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Bachelor of Design (Open Learning) at Thompson Rivers University

Thompson Rivers University, Canada

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Design program balances and integrates the academic and studio requirements specific to design with general education requirements.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Arts  |  Duration: 120 credits  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Ongoing  |  Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Career pathways

Related roles: Industrial Designer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Fashion Designer, User Experience Designer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are admitted on a case-by-case basis according to OL admission policies . Contact us to determine your eligibility for this program. Residency Requirements A minimum of 15 TRU credits (distance or on-campus)

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intakes: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Summer (May). Not all programmes have winter and summer intakes.

Applications open October 1. Domestic deadlines: Fall (September) intake May 1, Winter (January) intake September 1, Summer (May) intake January 1, unless a programme-specific deadline applies (Respiratory Therapy Diploma and Veterinary Technology Diploma: February 1). Application fee: $34.23 for Canadian citizens or permanent residents (charged at admission), $100.00 for international applicants (due at application). Fees are non-refundable.

International applicants: applications open October 1 for all intakes; Fall (September) intake open until further notice, Winter (January) intake closes November 1, Summer (May) intake closes February 1. Application fee $100, one time and non-refundable.

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