What will I learn?

Join a community of innovative design leaders and bridge the gap between technical and creative worlds. The Master of Design (MDes) is a professional graduate program for students who want to turn ideas into results. Rooted in critical design thinking, creative practice and design principles, the MDes program empowers students to tackle real-world challenges alongside industry, community and public sector partners. MDes is a 12-month, full-time, in-person professional program that prepares graduates to lead at the intersection of design, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

CAD$52,600.00 (31,90,005) per year

Start date

May 2027

Venue

UBC Okanagan Campus

3333 University Way,

Kelowna,

British Columbia (BC),

V1V 1V7, Central Okanagan, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

The Master of Design program is designed for graduates of bachelors degrees from engineering, technical, business, creative and arts backgrounds. Applicant will need to meet the following eligibility criteria:Relevant academic experience with a minimum overall gradeEnglish language proficiencyProgram-specific requirementA complete application package will contain(To apply youll use the e:vision portal. To begin, youll be asked to create a CWL account if you dont already have one)online application and application fee,CV or resume,names of two referees, andunofficial transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended are required for the application package; however, if admitted, students are required to submit official transcripts to the College of Graduate Studies.