Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Design in Design Studies - Visual Communication Design in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,406
(c. USD6,814.21)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Designers are driven by societal demands to pioneer new solutions. By examining what communities require, they develop innovations that influence our environment's appearance and operations. The Visual Communication Design (VCD) curriculum equips you to craft messaging that informs, delights, teaches, and enhances overall quality of life.
Through our four-year Bachelor of Design (BDes) degree, you'll master strategic techniques for combining text, icons, and visuals to convey concepts across various media—including digital and print publications, brand identity systems, wayfinding solutions, mobile applications, online platforms, cartographic designs, and exhibition installations.
Designers' inventive thinking impacts nearly every aspect of modern living—from urban advertisements to smartphone interfaces.
Professionals in Visual Communication Design transform abstract ideas into tangible visuals—first manually, then digitally—producing work that captivates, educates, and motivates audiences. They organize visual presentations and oversee the execution of their creative visions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Prospective MDes students should hold a four-year Bachelor's degree (typically a Bachelor's of Design degree) from a recognized academic institution. Applicants who have strong academic records but have completed university degree programs other than a four-year BDes (for example, a four-year BA) are encouraged to apply. Applicants must provide evidence of work related to the intended area of study. It should be representative of a level of development equivalent to advanced undergraduate study in a university program. Completion of senior-level coursework in History of Art, Design, and Visual Culture also is required. A qualifying year of study prior to formal entry into the graduate program is possible for applicants who may need to supplement their undergraduate preparation or for those who have a three-year degree.
TOEFL in-person or special at-home edition, minimum overall score of 95 (internet-based) with at least 21 per band score, paper-based TOEFL minimum score is 580,
IELTS minimum overall score of 7.0 with a band score of at least 6.
TOEFL in-person or special at-home edition, minimum overall score of 95 (internet-based) with at least 21 per band score, paper-based TOEFL minimum score is 580,
IELTS minimum overall score of 7.0 with a band score of at least 6.
Tuition
CAD
9,406