Program Overview
The Visual Communication Design at University of Alberta is a Master programme in Arts & Design, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Visual Communication Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: CAD 8,790 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,600 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Edmonton, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Visual Communication Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Mindfulness, Creativity, and Design Process
- Visual Narratives Co-created with Low Literacy Elders to Help Retain Cultural Heritage
- How Can Design Create Opportunities for Deep, Meaningful and Engaging Relationships Between Museums, Communities and Individuals
- Designing an Educational Game for Children to Promote Environmental Awareness.
- Information Design to Help Minimize Medication Error Caused by Confusion of Drug Names
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants to the MDES studio program must hold a four-year Bachelor\'s degree, normally a BDES degree, from a university or another recognized academic institution. Applicants who have completed university degree programs, other than the four-year BDES (for example, a four year BA), must provide evidence of work related to the student\'s intended area of study that is representative of a level of development equivalent to advanced study in a university program, and a transcript showing completion of senior level coursework in the History of Art and Design.
You require a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4 point scale (B average or 75%) in the last two years of study.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 8,790 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,600 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 8,790 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,600 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Alberta directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
public research university in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
University Profile- Language English
