MA/MS in Design (MDes) is a master's degree in Applied Design programme offered by Concordia University in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 712 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Applied Design
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 712 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: concordia.ca ·
Program details
Overview
This Master of Design (MDes) is a two-year, 45-credit graduate program at Concordia University that broadens students' knowledge of design across the fields of visual communication, the built environment, interaction design, and design studies. Admission is research-oriented, requiring a portfolio of creative work, writing samples, a letter of intent, and a five-page preliminary research proposal, and the program culminates in an independent research or creative project. It is delivered on-campus at Concordia's Sir George Williams campus, with a single Fall intake each year. Applicants normally hold an undergraduate degree or graduate diploma in design, or an equivalent qualification in a relevant undergraduate field, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.30 scale. Graduates are prepared for advanced design practice, research, and leadership roles across visual communication, the built environment, and interaction design.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Applicants need an undergraduate degree or graduate diploma in design, or equivalent in a relevant undergraduate degree program, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.30 scale; a portfolio of creative work, writing samples, a letter of intent, and a five-page preliminary research proposal are also required. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency sufficient to pursue graduate studies.
