$5,627 /Yr
- 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.
- 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.
- At least 5 weeks before the oral exam date, the supervisor provides the Graduate Advisor with exam details: date, time, location, thesis title and all committee member names and titles.The supervisor confirms the date and time of the oral exam with all committee members.
- 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
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
---|---|
Application Deadline For January 2025 Intake | Nov 1, 2024 |
Application Deadline For May 2025 Intake | Mar 1, 2025 |
Application Deadline For July 2025 Intake | May 1, 2025 |
Application Deadline For September 2025 Intake | Jul 1, 2025 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | $5627 (CAD 7604) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Housing | $7992 (CAD 10800) |
Food | $1998 (CAD 2700) |
Total Cost | $9990 (CAD 13500) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
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.
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Official Transcripts: Students have to submit a copy of their original official transcripts.
- Reference letters: Students will choose letter writers that will be able to comment on their academic record as well as other experiences or relevant skill sets.
- Three Letters of Reference: The online application system will notify the references and allow the student to upload their letters. Letters can be academic or business references.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Similar Programs
Program | Important Date | Total Fees | Median Exams Score | Action |
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Application Deadline For January 2025 Intake (1st Nov 2024) Application Deadline For May 2025 Intake (1st Mar 2025) Application Deadline For July 2025 Intake (1st May 2025) Application Deadline For September 2025 Intake (1st Jul 2025) | USD 8,443 /Yr CAD 11,409 /Yr |
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![]() 2 years | Application Deadline For Winter 2025 Intake (1st Aug 2024) Application Deadline For Summer 2025 Intake (1st Dec 2024) Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake (1st Feb 2025) | USD 14,820 /Yr CAD 20,027 /Yr |
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![]() 2 years | USD 14,159 /Yr CAD 19,134 /Yr |
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![]() 2 years | USD 14,551 /Yr CAD 19,663 /Yr |
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Application Deadline For 2025 Intake (1st Jul 2025) | USD 37,540 /Yr CAD 50,730 /Yr |
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Career and Placement after Course
Following are the career opportunities for students:
- Advertising art director
- Automotive engineer
- Furniture conservator/restorer
- Graphic designer
- Materials engineer
- Product manager
- Production designer, theatre/television/film
- Purchasing manager
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
UAlberta Master's Entrance Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES) | Scholarship per student$ 6,548/Yr$8,849 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
BrokerFish International Student Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 740/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Jared J. Davis Grant | Scholarship per student$ 740/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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