User Experience Design (BDes) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Design products and experiences that put people first. The User Experience Design (BDes) program at Wilfrid Laurier University, offered exclusively at the Brantford campus, combines design, technology and human behaviour to help you create intuitive, accessible and engaging digital experiences for an in-demand career. You'll learn industry-standard UX design methods, including user research, design thinking, prototyping and usability testing, while building a portfolio of real-world projects. Gr

Faculty: Faculty of Liberal Arts | Duration: four years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (fall term) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

user experience designer; user researcher; information architect; interaction designer; lead designer; marketing director; senior user experience consultant; startup lead; usability analyst; visual designer; web content designer

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Application information

Entry requirements

Average admission range: mid 70s English at 70%

Domestic applicants: CAD 7,222 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: CAD 36,624 a year (2026/27) Source

Fall (September) is the primary entry term; winter (January) entry is open for selected programmes (over 60 programmes for international applicants) and spring (May) entry is available.

Winter 2027 admission applications are open for international applicants through Laurier's Winter Term Application.

Fall 2027 admission: Jan. 15, 2027 for Ontario high school students, Apr. 1, 2027 for all other applicants. Winter 2027 admission: Nov. 22, 2026. Spring 2027 admission: Mar. 15, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international applicants can apply for winter with Laurier's Winter Term Application; part-time-only applicants can use Laurier's Part-Time Application. Fall applicants must submit transcripts and required documents by May 12, 2027.

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