Overview

The Visual Communication Design program at the University of Alberta provides advanced studies in Visual Communication Design (and Industrial Design) in the division of Design Studies.

The approach is interdisciplinary and our purpose is to equip graduates working methods that prepare them to face new problems in effective, meaningful and appropriate ways. Facilities and equipment in Visual Communication Design and Industrial Design include current technologies and large studio spaces and offices. Graduate students benefit from high contact and supervision time with a variety of academics in the Department.

Careers

A wide range of careers are available to you, such as:

Design Studio

Advertising Agency

Architectural Office

Magazine or Book Publisher

App Designer / Developer

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Visual Communication Design

Typography

Photography

Layout

Illustration

Information Design

Interactive Media

Book Arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Duolingo English Test

120

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts View 32 other Masters in Design in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Duolingo English Test

120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are normally required to have completed a four-year baccalaureate degree, or its academic equivalent, from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta.

An admission grade point average of 3 on most 4-point grading systems or B on most letter grading systems, based on your most recent two years of full time study (or equivalent) is required.

Tuition Fee

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International

9406 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9406 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

4732 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4732 CAD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Edmonton

1201 - 1992 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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