Overview
You will learn to think differently and aim to break through societal barriers to address the growing demand for access and inclusion
The Inclusive Design program from OCAD University benefits from accomplished faculty engaged with multi-disciplinary research and design practices, and you will bring valuable and diverse insights from your own educational and professional experiences, to both study and research projects.
You will explore equity and access issues through the lens of design thinking, leveraged by the application of inclusive digital technologies
The program prepares graduates for doctoral programs or advanced careers in:
- Digital Media and ICT Systems
- Public Sector Policy and Administration
- Design for Built Environments
- Arts and Culture
- Healthcare sector
- Graphic and Communication Design.
More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Unlearning & Questioning
- Inclusive Design Foundations
- Inclusive Research Methods
- Design Opportunities
- Inclusive Art, Design and Communication
- The Difference
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Deadline passed
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Language
English
Credits
8 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Design Graphic Design User Experience Design View 28 other Masters in Design in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. B+
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 90
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
Other requirements
General requirements
The application process for admission into the Master of Design in Inclusive Design at OCAD U is highly competitive. Applicants must hold a BA, BDes, BComm, BEng, BSc, BFA or comparable honours degree/certification in a program that provides a foundational grounding in information and communication systems and practices (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Studies, Culture and Technology or similar field) with an average of 75 per cent (B+) or better during the last two years of study, or must demonstrate exceptional experience/expertise as a practitioner in a relevant discipline.
Tuition Fee
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International
7472 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7472 CAD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
National
4374 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 4374 CAD per year and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
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