Bachelor of Communication - Information Design at Mount Royal University

Programme overview

Clarity matters. In Mount Royal University’s Bachelor of Communication — Information Design program, you’ll learn how to carefully plan the structure, context and presentation of data and information. You’ll create materials that meet the needs of users — whether it’s a website, safety poster or museum exhibit.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Communication Studies | Department: Information Design | Intake: Fall | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Learn to plan, design and test communication solutions that work for people.

Career pathways

Information design graduates are in demand for their ability to make information understandable and actionable. Roles include Digital experience designer, Visual designer, Service designer, Content strategist, Technical and scientific writer, User interface (UI) OR User experience (UX) designer, Information architect, Instructional designer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

English Language Arts 30-1 - 60%

International applicants: CAD 24,277 a year (2026). Year 1 (2026-27) international tuition for one full academic year (Sept-April, normally ten courses); tuition includes instructional equipment and lab fees; excludes mandatory fees ($2,432.68) and books. Year 2 onward listed as higher/subject to change. Source

Fall semester starts September (first day of classes Sept. 9, 2027); Winter semester starts January (first day of classes Jan. 5, 2027); Spring semester starts May (first day of classes May 3, 2027).

Fall 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1, 2026 to Feb. 1, 2027 (application and supporting documents required); application deadline for some programs Feb. 1, 2027; ongoing admission Feb. 2 to Aug. 31, 2027 based on program space and availability.

Fall 2027 international students: application deadline May 1, 2027 (students eligible to apply for a study permit under IRPR 214 may continue to apply after May 1); document deadline May 15, 2027.

Winter 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1 to Nov. 1, 2026; ongoing admission Nov. 2 to Dec. 15, 2026.

Spring 2027: applications open Oct. 1, 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mtroyal.ca/Admission/Apply/index.htm

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