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 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

84

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vancouver, Canada

Disciplines

User Experience Design Human Computer Interaction View 20 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

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

84

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6.5

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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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28632 CAD / year

≈ 28632 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

6028 CAD / year

≈ 6028 CAD / year

Living costs

Vancouver

Canada

1590 - 2686 CAD / month

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Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Vancouver

Funding

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Available Scholarships

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