Loading...
Preparing your educational journey
Computational Media Design logo
University of Calgary logo

Computational Media Design

University of Calgary
Information last verified July 2026
Degree PhD / Doctorate
Deadline Please note: additional supervisors may be available.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab in the; FALL (For admission on September 1)
Delivery On-campus
Location Calgary, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

Computational Media Design is a PhD / Doctorate programme at University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Taught in English.

Key Program Features

  • Graduate / Professional level.

Career Opportunities

Game design and development, film, TV, web design, simulation, training, networking, interactive media, public displays, and mobile and wearable computing, dance, music, theatre and the visual arts. Academic careers as post doctoral fellow, lecturer, professor or researcher. A PhD in computational media design is usually considered a final degree. Thesis-based program Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

Visit Program Website

Admission Requirements

GPA A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree. Minimum education A master's degree from a recognized institution. Work samples A portfolio of up to 10 examples of research and creative work. Any combination of academic publications/reports, images, video, audio, musical scores, documentation of installations, written works. URL can be provided if upload isn't possible via application system. Documents One-page statement of interest (not a research proposal) in an area of interdisciplinary research of computer science alongside art, dance, drama, design, or music A C.V. Reference letters Two reference letters Test scores None Additional requirements Applicants must show a demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary research in art, dance, drama, design or music and computer science. English language proficiency (ELP) An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab in the Academic Calendar. *Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements. GPA; A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

Please note: additional supervisors may be available.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab in the; FALL (For admission on September 1)

About University of Calgary

University of Calgary logo

University of Calgary

Calgary, Canada

public research university located in Calgary, Alberta

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Please note: additional supervisors may be available.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab in the; FALL (For admission on September 1)
  • Start Date September
  • Language English