BA/BS in Design at York University in Toronto, Canada is a bachelor's degree in Applied Design programme. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 40,574 per year (CAD 9,180 per year for local students).
Also offered as: Master's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Applied Design
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 9,180 / year
International tuition: CAD 40,574 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This Design program, offered by the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design at the Keele Campus, leads to a Bachelor of Design (BDes) studied full-time. Classes are kept small and collaborative, with access to a dedicated fabrication lab and studio spaces, and the curriculum incorporates flexible course options along with industry placements in Canada and internationally that contribute to building a professional portfolio. After a two-year common core, students choose a concentration in Interaction Design (UX/UI), Information Design or Visual Communication Design, or a personalized combination of these areas. Learning includes a practicum component alongside class-based study. Admission requires a supplementary application through the Ontario University Application Centre in addition to the standard application, with an additional non-refundable fee. The program suits students seeking a studio-based design education with room to specialize and build practical, industry-facing experience before graduating.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants complete a mandatory supplementary evaluation with an online component, due by 5 February 2027 for guaranteed Fall 2027 consideration, alongside the usual senior English prerequisite and four to five additional Grade 12 academic subjects (course codes vary by province). Admission is competitive, targeting a low-80s academic average with a final average of 80% required to maintain an offer; equivalent thresholds apply internationally, including 30 IB diploma points, a GCE average of B, 4.5/5.0 on the Hong Kong HKDSE, 70% on Indian (AISSCE/HSC/ISC) credentials, and a 3.7/4.0 GPA on US high-school Grade 11-12 courses. College or university transfer applicants need an overall average of at least 3.3 on a 4-point scale, and mature applicants must be 21 or older, out of full-time high school for two or more years, with less than one year of prior post-secondary study. Unless exempt, applicants must meet York's general undergraduate English proficiency minimums: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 120, or CAEL 60.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:In addition to York's general application deadline, this AMPD program requires a Supplementary Application due February 5, 2027 for guaranteed consideration for Fall 2027 entry; applications continue to be reviewed after that date until the program is full.
