HD in Graphic Design

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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At Durham College in Oshawa, Canada, HD in Graphic Design is offered as a higher diploma in Applied Design programme. The programme runs for 6 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,965 per year (CAD 3,252 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Higher Diploma

Field: Applied Design

Duration: 6 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 3,252 / year

International tuition: CAD 15,965 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: durhamcollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

By the second and third year, students in the Graphic Design program apply design principles to advanced projects, for example building a full identity system for a fictional company that includes a logo, a type system and promotional pieces. Further assignments include designing editorial layouts, building digital interfaces, and tackling problems with a focus on the user, combining creative thinking with strategic execution.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status, plus English at Grade 12 (C or U), mathematics at Grade 11 (C, M or U), and then one of two things - a senior-level credit in Visual Arts or Media Arts, or else a portfolio. Where that senior-level credit (C, M or U) already appears on the high-school transcript, no portfolio is needed; where it does not, a portfolio must accompany the application.

Application Details

Start Date: September intake - the only intake listed on this program's page. Classes begin 8 September 2026 in the current cycle.

Application Deadline: Domestic (apply at ontariocolleges.ca): equal-consideration date 1 February for a September start - 1 February 2026 covered the September 2026 intake and the same rule applies to the next September intake. Applications completed after the equal-consideration date are still accepted and assessed while seats remain. International: apply through Durham College's own international application, not ontariocolleges.ca; Durham publishes no general international closing date and directs applicants to the Intakes and Availability table on the program page.

About Durham College

Type: College

Campus setting: Suburban

Founded: 1967

Students: 13,000

Programs: 156

Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does HD in Graphic Design award?

Durham College awards a Higher Diploma in the field of Applied Design on completion of this programme.

How long does HD in Graphic Design take?

The programme runs for 6 semesters.

How much does HD in Graphic Design cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,965 per year (CAD 3,252 per year for local students).

Can HD in Graphic Design be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Durham College.

What language is HD in Graphic Design taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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