Industrial designers are responsible for the concept, the design and the details that are worked out before the manufacturing process of any product can begin. They work behind the scenes to determine the features, appearance, materials and ergonomics of the many products from toasters to cell phones that we use every day.
Industrial designers are the specialists who determine the features, appearance, materials and ergonomics of the many products we use daily from toasters and cell phones to sporting goods and tools. Industrial designers play a vital role on product development teams to ensure the connection between a product and its end user.
Future opportunities
Carleton Industrial Design graduates are well-prepared to join any professional design team. Carleton graduates can be found working as design entrepreneurs and consultants and/or as members of design teams in companies such as Bata, Teknion, Lee Valley Tools, Mitel, Canada Post, Mountain Equipment Co-op and Umbra.
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September 2025
Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Drive,
OTTAWA,
Ontario (ON),
K1S 5B6, Canada
Secondary school (high school) graduation is the typical level required for admission to the first year of an undergraduate program. Academic performance in previous studies is the main determining factor for admission to undergraduate degree program.
Entry requirements vary country by country.
Students who submit any of the scores below may be eligible for an offer with no further ESL requirement and may begin full time degree studies.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum score of 70 overall with a minimum score of 60 on each band
Internet Based (iBT) TOEFL - 86 (22 in writing and speaking, 20 reading and listening)
IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 IELTS (min 6.0 each band)
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - 60 (min 60 in each Communicative Skill)
Cambridge English Language test - 176 or above on C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency – min 169 in each component
Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120 (with no subtest score below 95)
Application deadline: March 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Ranked top 10 in Canada for student employability, Carleton University offers immersive learning through degree-related work experience and research.
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