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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Design - Visual Communication Design (Thesis-Based)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Design - Visual Communication Design (Thesis-Based)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $8,874 CAD

  • Application fee

    $135 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    3 out of 4

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 15-January-2023 2023-01-15

Overview

Master of Design - Visual Communication Design

The Master of Design (MDes) program offers two areas of specialization. Applicants to the program select either industrial design or visual communication design

The MDes program focuses on research for the public good in the areas of Industrial Design (ID) and Visual Communication Design (VCD). Faculty members are engaged in research and practice, using interdisciplinary approaches and participatory methods. 

Industrial Design is concerned with the interface between the user and the built environment and the physical, cognitive, and emotional issues involved. 

Visual Communication Design focuses on information design and communication, in print and interactive new media, and includes design for needs relating to education, culture, health, and safety. Graduate students have presented their work at local, national and international conferences and exhibitions.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$15,790

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,536
Accommodation 1 bed room $6,916
Tuition 1 person $8,874

Hourly wage

Min wage

15 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Transcripts
  • Three referees are notified to submit a reference
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume
  • Statement of Intent
  • English Language Proficiency Requirement
  • Visa and Passport

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

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TOEFL

95
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PTE

65
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Cambridge

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Academic background and requirement

The Department's minimum admission requirements for all master's programs are a general undergraduate degree with a grade point average of 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate work (or graduate work) at the University of Alberta.

Career opportunities

  • Curator
  • Exhibitions Manager
  • Program Coordinator
  • Exhibition Designer
  • Assistant Curator

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