Overview

The Design MDes program at York University is a two-year, practice-based program that investigates cultural, social, and technological dimensions of design, information design, interaction design, motion graphics and design studies within the parameters of Communication Design. It prepares graduates for careers as designers, design theorists/researchers and educators by engaging students in design practice, theory, methodology, research as well as in design thinking and strategies of critical making.

Learning outcomes

The York University Master of Design was the first graduate program in graphic design established in Ontario. It is a two-year full-time program for students looking to challenge the conventions of their design experience. Our program accepts talented, highly motivated applicants, interested in a challenging, experimental and intellectually rigorous approach to the practice of design in contemporary context. The MDes program immerses students in an intense environment where they develop their individual and creative potential. The two-year experience begins with coursework and culminates in a thesis project that reflects each student's personal direction for design practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Theory and Criticism

Design Studio

Design Issues

Design Research Methods

Design Colloquium

Thesis

Type in Motion

Interactive Systems Design

Book Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

76

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100

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Design View 26 other Masters in Design in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

76

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100

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135

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Other requirements

General requirements

Resumé or CV
Statement of interest (500 - 750 words)
Portfolio of 10-15 pieces uploaded as a PDF

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Tuition Fee

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International

12550 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6275 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

2870 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1435 CAD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Toronto

1502 - 2563 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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