Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Design - Social Sciences Route in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
33,968
(c. USD24,380.4)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Modern designers must now pay attention to psychological, social, and cultural aspects alongside material selection, production methods, and aesthetic elements. The Social Sciences pathway provides an excellent option for design students with theoretical interests, combining conventional design fundamentals with fields like psychology and sociology. This approach fosters human-centered design methodologies and cultivates abilities that are in growing demand across industries and communities. Designers develop groundbreaking solutions that influence our visual and functional environment, ranging from informational graphics and wayfinding systems to healthcare support equipment. Our Bachelor of Design program within the Faculty of Arts stands among North America's most progressive, emphasizing ethical and sustainable practices in both Industrial Design and Visual Communication Design.
The Faculty of Arts offers one of Canada's most comprehensive arts curricula, delivering exceptional learning experiences that equip students for professional achievement across all societal domains. With more than 900 specialized courses spanning humanities, social sciences, and creative arts, students can discover their ideal academic direction. Distinguished faculty members, recognized both nationally and globally, enrich classroom discussions by incorporating perspectives from their scholarly research and contributions to human understanding. Through academic rigor, creative solution-finding, and hands-on learning initiatives like Community Service-Learning and Arts Work Experience programs, students gain essential competencies to excel in today's multifaceted and evolving professional landscape.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
English is the primary language of instruction in all Faculties except Facult Saint-Jean. All undergraduate applicants to any program or course except Facult Saint-Jean need an adequate level of English language proficiency before admission, regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin. The University of Alberta reserves the right to use discretion in determining adequate levels of language proficiency to ensure success in academic programs.
Graduation from a recognized degree program offered by an accredited university at which English is the primary language of instruction or in a country where English is the primary language.
A score of at least 90 on the TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - Internet-based) with no less than 21 on each band.
A score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) with no band less than 6.0.
A score of at least 70 on the Canadian Academic English Language assessment: CAEL (paper) or CAEL CE (computer) with no band less than 60.
Graduation from a recognized degree program offered by an accredited university at which English is the primary language of instruction or in a country where English is the primary language.
A score of at least 90 on the TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - Internet-based) with no less than 21 on each band.
A score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) with no band less than 6.0.
A score of at least 70 on the Canadian Academic English Language assessment: CAEL (paper) or CAEL CE (computer) with no band less than 60.
Tuition
CAD
33,968