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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Science in Interactive Arts and Technology (Coursework)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Science in Interactive Arts and Technology (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $6,198 CAD

  • Application fee

    $125 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    3 out of 4.33

Highlights
Thesis

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Project

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2024 2024-02-01

Overview

Master of Science in Interactive Arts and Technology

This program is geared toward students who wish to learn about designing, making, and using human-centred technologies

Methodological approaches in this degree are primarily drawn from scientific, computational, design, and engineering traditions of inquiry.

The program at SFU has the following objectives: 

  • Research and development of new computational technology in the context of complex human organizations and situations
  • Research into the process of creating and managing technology
  • Inquiry into and use of research methodologies that enable interdisciplinary collaboration and the development of new technologies
  • Research into the application of new digital technologies in society and industry, particularly related to improving human-technology interaction.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$15,934

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,800
Accommodation 1 bed room $9,736
Tuition 1 person $6,198

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Transcripts
  • Two reference forms
  • Letter of intent
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • English language proficiency test scores
  • Portfolio/interview
  • Passport

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
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writing
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speaking
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reading

TOEFL

93
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

Cambridge

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Academic background and requirement

an undergraduate degree in a field related to the proposed program of study: 

  • BSc in computer science
  • BASc engineering (electrical, communications, computer engineering)
  • BA or BSc in education, management, economics or communications
  • BFA in art, design or performing arts, BA in art, art history, architecture, linguistics, psychology or philosophy, BArch, BLArch, BID

OR an undergraduate degree in another, related discipline

In this instance, applicants must establish the relationship between the discipline in which they hold their previous degree(s) and this program, and explain how they would benefit from this program.

for applicants to this MSc program, a record of substantial university course work in scientific and/or technological areas

a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better at a Canadian university, or equivalent, for the undergraduate degree.

Career opportunities

  • Graphic Designer
  • Website Designer
  • Concept Artist
  • Illustrator
  • Technical Illustrator
  • Technical Writer
  • User Experience Specialist
  • User Interface Designer
  • Industrial Designer
  • Model Maker
  • Exhibit Designer
  • Set Designer
  • Movie Producer
  • Digital Media Specialist
  • Multimedia Developer
  • Visual Effects Technician
  • Social Media Strategist
  • New Media Specialist
  • Online Community Manager
  • Content Strategist
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Web Developer
  • Video Game Developer/Director
  • Video Game Designer
  • Photographer/Videographer
  • Communications Coordinator
  • Technical Project Coordinator
  • Art Director
  • Project Manager
  • Informatics Specialist
  • Information Systems Specialist
  • Information Architect
  • Visual Analytics Expert
  • Inventor
  • User Researcher
  • Creative Director

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