About Bachelor Of Design in MacEwan University

Part creative mind, part problem solver, you are a budding visual designer—and MacEwan University's Bachelor of Design wants to see you flourish.

In our four-year degree, you will be introduced to new ways of seeing and thinking about design. You will learn how to creatively transform a message, to craft a visual statement that persuades, informs, motivates or entertains. A balance of practice-based, hands-on research and theory-driven coursework prepares you to design effectively and solve communication problems to improve people’s lives.

Students can focus in visual communication design or user experience design or a combination of courses that suits their own interests. This program provides the option to exit with a diploma after the completion of the first two years.

Plan your program

To plan your degree you will need to refer to the program of study which outlines the core courses, general education core requirements, major coursework and elective requirements of your degree. Your graduation depends on fulfilling all degree requirements and regulations accurately. These requirements and regulations are determined by the year you are accepted to the program. Choose the appropriate recommended program of study and planning sheet from the list below to help you keep track of the courses you take to fulfill degree requirements. If necessary, contact your program advisor for help in selecting the correct planning sheet for your program of study.

Your Future

In MacEwan’s Bachelor of Design program, you learn to work collaboratively, to discuss big ideas, to consider the views of others and to think critically—about your peers’ work and your own. After four years, you are ready to take the design world by storm.

For many of our graduates, MacEwan University's Bachelor of Design program is a first step toward a life-long involvement in the world of design. Whether you decide to continue your studies or pursue a profession, you leave the program with the training and experience you need to take that important next step.

MacEwan's Bachelor of Design offers:

• innovative human-centred curriculum
• well-rounded degree with more than 40 design-specific courses
• study with industry-leading faculty in our brand new, state-of-the-art facility
• largest UXD/digital design program in the prairies

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent in high school courses

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :       overall band score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each band.
• TOEFL    :       86 and a minimum score of 21 in each section.
• PTE         :       overall score of 59 and a minimum score of 56 in each band.

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MacEwan University The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Before deciding to study in one of the Canadian universities, one must estimate the average cost of living in Canada. Tabulated below are the expenses one needs to incur on a monthly basis to study at MacEwan University. The tuition fees for international students are based on credits. Other fees include the service fees and course specific fees which can be checked online.

Cost of transportation is covered in tuition fee as the institute provides UPass.

MacEwan University English Proficiency Test Scores