Master of Design [M.Des]
- Country Canada
- Course Duration 2 Years
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification English
- Program Level Post-Graduate
- Education Required Graduate
- Admission intake January/ May/ September
- Minimum GPA 4.5
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
|---|---|
| INR 8,551 | INR 1,476,009 |
Program Description
- Master of Design at York University is offered as a 2-year practice-based program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The program is distinguished by its emphasis on design practice and its interdisciplinary approach to making graphic design.
- This degree program prepares advanced students for furthering the profession and studying the discipline through scholarly engagement and formal experimentation at the graduate level.
- It offers strongly supportive design studies courses that provide a foundation for doctoral studies in the rapidly developing area of design research.
- Students have to complete a total of 21 credits in the core courses, choose two elective courses (normally completed by the end of the second term), and one more elective course of their choice.
- The MDes program immerses students in an intense environment where they develop their individual and creative potential.
- The two-year experience begins with coursework and culminates in a thesis project that reflects each student's personal direction.
- York’s MDes aims to nurture and advance the next generation of global design leaders: alumni who envision, innovate, and educate.
- York Design offers the most technology-enriched design education facilities in Canada with 24-7 secure access to dedicated studios and Fabrication Labs.
- University prepares graduates for careers as practicing designers, design researchers, and educators by engaging students in critical practice, theory, and methodology.
- The average salary of the program goes up to 48,000 USD.
Other Requirements
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- Students must have a 4-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university.
- A GPA of at least 3.0 (B grade) out of 4.33 in the last two years of study is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a 3-year UG degree from an accredited institution.
Extra Notes
Required Document List
Following Documents are required to attend this program:
- Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
- Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
- Two letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and references should submit along with the application system.
- Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Students required a portfolio of 10-15 pieces uploaded as a PDF.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
