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Master of Design (MDes) at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

Master of Design (MDes) is a graduate programme at Carleton University offered through School of Industrial Design (Faculty of Engineering and Design).

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Design  |  Department: School of Industrial Design  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Programme requirements total 5.0 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The University's general requirements for admission are outlined in Section 2.1 of the General Regulations in the Graduate Calendar. Applicants must have successfully completed a bachelor's degree in a design discipline, or the equivalent, with B+ or higher overall. In addition to these academic credentials, applicants must submit the following materials in addition to the application form to the School of Industrial Design: Statement of Intent (1-2 pages) The quality of the statement of intent is critical to the likelihood of an applicant's admission. The writing should be succinct and should address at least the three following areas: Research area and focus. What is the area of intended research with specific reference to the program courses and the expertise of the faculty members?

Graduate programmes normally admit to the fall (September) term; some programmes also consider applicants for the winter (January) or summer (May) terms.

Apply online through Carleton360. Applications for most programmes for the upcoming Fall, Winter and Summer terms open on 1 June. Most programmes have two deadlines per term: the first for guaranteed consideration of admission and funding, the second if space and funds remain; deadlines vary by programme and may be as early as 9 months before start. Application fee: C$125 (C$175 for the MBA), non-refundable, paid by credit card and not waived.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.carleton.ca/

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