At Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Canada, Diploma in Interactive Design - Web Design and Development is offered as a diploma in Applied Design programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 51,649 per total (CAD 23,149 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Applied Design
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 23,149 / total
International tuition: CAD 51,649 / total
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This two-year diploma from SAIT's Interactive Design program specializes in web design and development, combining design principles with programming and technical skills. Coursework covers design aesthetics, layout, typography, and colour theory alongside web development fundamentals, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and responsive design for multiple devices. Students use industry-standard digital design tools, apply data-driven design strategies, and develop problem-solving skills focused on innovation and user-centric solutions. The program includes collaborative project work, client interaction and presentation practice, and a focus on human-centred interactivity and user experience design. It is delivered in blended format, combining in-person instruction at SAIT's Main Campus with online coursework. The standard length is two years, with up to seven years allowed to complete all requirements. The program accepts international applicants, though SAIT does not guarantee individual eligibility for the Post-Graduation Work Permit.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants educated in Canada must demonstrate English language proficiency and complete Math 30-1 with a minimum of 50% or Math 30-2 with a minimum of 60%, and English Language Arts 30-1 with a minimum of 55% or English Language Arts 30-2 with a minimum of 60%, or equivalents; SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for applicants educated outside Alberta. Applicants educated outside Canada must demonstrate English language proficiency and provide an international document assessment confirming they meet the program's admission requirements.
