School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
Design
BDesAt a Glance
Offered by
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
Offered at
Keele Campus
Degrees offered
BDes
Ways to study
Full-Time
Entry
- Fall - First year only
- Winter - No
- Summer - No
Applied Learning Opportunities
- Practicum
- Placement
- Project-based learning
OUAC Code
- YD (BDes)
About the Program
Dive into the world of design at York, where you’ll turn complex ideas into powerful, real-world experiences. Learn in small, collaborative classes with access to cutting-edge facilities and technologies, including our dedicated fabrication lab and 24/7 studio spaces.
Customize your learning through flexible course options and gain valuable industry experience through placements with leading companies across Canada and around the world. Along the way, you'll build a professional portfolio, expand your network, and prepare for a rewarding career in a rapidly evolving industry.
After a two-year common core, choose a concentration in Interaction Design (UX/UI), Information Design or Visual Communication Design, or create a personalized blend.
Requirements
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, the Baccalauréat Général with a minimum overall score of 14 is required.To gain admission to this program, the Baccalauréat Général with a minimum overall score of 14 is required.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the final year of Senior 3/Grade 12 level of study with a minimum overall average of 85% on all academic courses.To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the final year of Senior 3/Grade 12 level of study with a minimum overall average of 85% on all academic courses.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, minimum 4.5 or 80% average is required in the final year of senior studies.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum 4.5 or 80% average in the final year of senior studies.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum average of B is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of B.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the Twelfth Year of senior studies with a minimum overall average of 4.5/5.0 required.
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the Twelfth Year of senior studies with a minimum overall average of 4.5/5.0 required.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum IB diploma point scores of 30 is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum IB diploma point scores of 30.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, minimum 70% average in XII is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum 70% average in XII.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
OUAC code YD
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BDes
To be considered a mature student, you must:
be at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum A- (3.7) GPA on Grade 11 and 12 academic courses is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum A- (3.7) GPA on Grade 11 and 12 academic courses.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, minimum WAEC and/or NECO average of B2 is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum B2 average in the final year of senior studies.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BDes
Requirements for admission:
- February 5, 2027, for Fall 2027 entry
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
Start Your Application
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - January 15, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
deadline is February 5, 2027.
Applied Learning Opportunities
Gain experience through professional industry placements at top companies across Canada and around the world. You'll also build a strong network through industry events, design challenges, studio tours and competitions offered by Registered Graphic Designers (RGD). Opportunities such as Design Industry 51ÁÔĆć, DESNathon and student-led trips organized by the Design Students’ Association connect students with agencies, creative studios and working professionals. In upper years, the fourth-year exhibition brings together employers, alumni and industry professionals.
Recent grad Nawshin chats with us about her experience with the Career Centre and how she secured a full-time role within two months of graduating.
Potential Career Paths
- UI/UX designer
- graphic designer
- usability researcher
- information design specialist
- product designer
- creative director
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