$5,906 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Design [M.Des] Design Studies
- MSc in Design Studies at the University of Alberta allows students to complete this course in 2 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The different types of degree offered by the department of the university are:
- Master of Arts
- Master of Design
- Master of Fine Arts
- Doctor of Philosophy
- It is a thesis-based program and thesis development may take between 1-3 years, depending on the complexity of the project and the ability of the student.
- In this program, students and faculty members are engaged in research and practice, using interdisciplinary approaches and participatory methods.
- This program offers two specializations in these programs that are:
- Industrial Design
- Visual Communication Design.
- 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.
- The student-faculty ratio for this program is 21:1.
- In the first year of the program, students will normally be required to take 18 course weights of credit.
- The thesis is a project that allows the student to learn advanced working methods and to make an original contribution to their chosen field of design and it includes both a design product and a written document.
- The University of Alberta offers many scholarship opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students with outstanding academic potential.
- The Department of Art and Design brings together 3 practices: Design Studies, Fine Arts, and the History of Art, Design, Visual Culture, and depth of teaching, research, and creative endeavor to support collaborations in design thinking, hands-on studio practice, and critical visual and historical analysis.
- Job opportunities after MSc in Design Studies Re Advertising art director, Graphic Designer, etc and the average salary goes up to 45,110 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $5906 | $5906 |
| Total Fees | $5906 | $5906 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 95 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 310 | 340 | 2 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 125 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students are required to have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree, or its academic equivalent, from an academic institution, recognized by the University of Alberta.
- Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B Grade) on the University of Alberta's 4-point scale based on the recent two years of full-time study.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year UG degree with a 60% score i.e first-class division in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- GPA of 3.0/4.0 (B Grade) based on the recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent) is required.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.