University of Alberta, Master of Design [M.Des] in Design Studies, Eligibility, Application Deadline, Fee Details, Scholarships

Requirement Type

Details

Department Name

Department of Art & Design

Academic Qualification

• Four-year Bachelor's degree (e.g., Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Arts) with relevant coursework and experience.
• Additional Coursework: Senior-level coursework in the History of Art, Design, and Visual Culture required.

• Portfolio: 12-15 projects in a single PDF (max 5MB), including research, prototypes, final results, and context. The file must be titled as "Name_MDes_Specialization."

Country Specific Requirement

60%; First Class Standing/Division; B

English Proficiency Requirement

• TOEFL: Minimum 95 iBT, with at least 21 in each section.

• TOEFL Paper- Based: Minimum 580.

• IELTS: Minimum 7.0 overall, with at least 6.0 in each band.

• PTE: Academic Minimum 68.

• Duolingo: Minimum 140, with no subscore below 120. (If you are in a region impacted by Pearson, IELTS, or TOEFL test centre closures, then Duolingo will be accepted)

• CAEL: Minimum overall score of 70 with at least 60 in each subtest.

Documents Required

• Official Transcripts.
• Degree Certificates.
• Mark Sheets.
• Proof of English proficiency Tests.
• CV/Resume.
• Statement of Intent (SOP).
• Reference Letters (LOR).
• Writing Samples.
• Work Experience (If Have, But not Mandatory).
• Passport Copy.

Application Form

Application Link

Application Fee

$ 135

Course Credits

18 units of Coursework + Thesis Work