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BA/BS in Visual Communication Design

Université Laval

Québec, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #526 =

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At Université Laval in Québec, Canada, BA/BS in Visual Communication Design is offered as a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies programme. The programme runs for 3 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 903 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Communication Studies
Duration: 3 years
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 903 / credit

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Program details

Overview

This Bachelor of Design (B. Des.) program prepares specialists in visual communication design, teaching students to create messages, experiences, and communication systems that convey meaning. Over three years of full-time study (96 credits), the curriculum progresses from foundational design principles to complex, multi-platform projects through studio-based learning that combines theory and practice, including the use of artificial intelligence as a design tool. The program admits 125 students per intake, in the Fall term only, and requires a mandatory full-time course load. Any DEC qualifies Quebec applicants for admission, with no portfolio required. Applicants from outside Quebec need a secondary diploma plus one year of university study. International applicants require 13 years of pre-university education, 12 years plus one year of higher education, or a French secondary baccalaureate (general or technological).

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Any DEC qualifies Quebec applicants for admission; no portfolio is required. Applicants from outside Quebec need a secondary diploma plus one year of university study. International applicants require 13 years of pre-university education, 12 years plus one year of higher education, or a French secondary baccalaureate (general or technological). Non-francophone applicants must score at least 600/699 on the mandatory sections of the Test de connaissance du français (TCF-TP) and at least 14/20 on the written expression component (TCF-TP/EE); francophone students must complete ANL-2020 Intermediate English II to graduate.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Université Laval

“Deo favente haud pluribus impar”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1852
Students: 56,000
QS rank: #526 =
Programs: 543
Location: Québec, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Visual Communication Design award?

Université Laval awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Communication Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Visual Communication Design take?

The programme runs for 3 years.

How much does BA/BS in Visual Communication Design cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 903 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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