At University of Calgary in Calgary, Canada, Doctor of Design - DDes is offered as a doctorate in Applied Design programme. The programme runs for 3 years, delivered in a hybrid format.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Applied Design
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: Hybrid
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Doctor of Design (DDes) at the University of Calgary is a professional doctorate for mid-career practitioners in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, and related fields who want to explore design solutions to major societal issues such as the climate crisis, automation and digitization, and social inequality in urban environments. Delivery combines online and classroom instruction. The program is full-time and normally takes three years to complete, with a maximum completion time of six years. Admission requires a professional design degree from an accredited school, an admission GPA above 3.50 on a 4.0 scale, and at least seven years of professional experience in the applicant's discipline. Applicants must submit two reference letters, a portfolio, and a research statement, and complete a formal interview. Students are admitted for the September intake, with a May 31 application deadline. Graduates are positioned for advanced practice, leadership, and applied research roles in design-related professions.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.50 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a professional design degree from an accredited school, an admission GPA above 3.50 on a 4.0 scale, and a minimum of seven years of professional experience in the applicant's discipline. Applicants must submit two reference letters, a portfolio, and a research statement, and complete a formal interview. Applicants whose primary language is not English must meet the university's English language proficiency requirement as detailed in the Academic Calendar. The application deadline for the September intake is May 31.
