Overview

Key Features

If you are inspired by the intersection of desire, viability, and technology, the Interaction Design program offered by Emily Carr University of Art + Design will prepare you to create innovative design solutions for everyday life.
Professional IxD designers focus on human needs through process-driven research, technological and evaluation methods. Demand is high for interaction designers to envision new and interactive products, systems, services and spaces in all industries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Core Studio Interaction Design

3D Modelling Mixed Realities

Health Design

Creating Networked Objects

Designing for Emerging Tech

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

56

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TOEFL^® IBT

84

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Duolingo English Test

110

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vancouver, Canada

Disciplines

User Experience Design Human Computer Interaction View 18 other Bachelors in User Experience Design in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

56

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TOEFL^® IBT

84

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Duolingo English Test

110

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum academic requirement for admission to Emily Carr University undergraduate programs is graduation from grade 12 secondary school, with five grade 12 subjects, including English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of 'C', two other grade 12 academic courses and two grade 12 elective courses. The minimum overall grade point average required for admission is 2.5 or C+ or 67%. All elective courses must be grade 12 and can be Ministry Approved, Board Approved or Locally Developed.

If English is not your first language you will need to submit an English Proficiency test.

The portfolio requirements are the same as for applicants from Canada - whether for Foundation Year or transfer student applicants.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

26139 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26139 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

5918 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5918 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Vancouver

1590 - 2686 CAD /month

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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