Emily Carr University of Art + Design : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Emily Carr University of Art + Design, established in 1925, is a world leader in education and research. Encouraging experimentation at the intersection of art, design, media and technology, its learning community merges research, critical theory and studio practice in an interdisciplinary environment. Alumni and faculty are internationally recognized as award-winning creators and thought leaders who have an enormous impact on both the cultural sector and economy. Emily Carr engages students, industry, and society to continuously explore and think differently about creativity and how it shapes the world.

Emily Carr University of Art + Design has recently opened the doors to a state-of-the art campus for 21st century learning at Great Northern Way. The university is at the center of a new social, cultural, educational, and economic engine for British Columbia. Emily Carr is dedicated to fostering an educational environment that is professional, practice-oriented and at the same time, rooted in history and critical theory. Students are encouraged to develop new and innovative ways of thinking and creating. The school’s curriculum is flexible, personal, multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and based on the learning needs of students. Students have the opportunity to apply for co-op credits, internships and an exchange program that currently features membership with 75 art and design schools in Canada, the US, Mexico, and Europe. Faculty are practicing artists, designers, and scholars who encourage research and experimentation within every artistic medium and every field.

The facilities and resources available at the university support student learning and academic programs. Earning a degree at Emily Carr involves more than just learning a body of information or a set of skills -- graduates leave with critical thinking skills and professional values that they will use in life and in the pursuit of new knowledge throughout their careers. Emily Carr provides a unique learning environment with a diverse faculty and student body. The school welcomes students from around the globe, and in recent years, has hosted international students from over 50 countries.

About Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Emily Carr University of Art + Design, established in 1925, is a world leader in education and research. Encouraging experimentation at the intersection of art, design, media and technology, its learning community merges research, critical theory and studio practice in an interdisciplinary environment. Alumni and faculty are internationally recognized as award-winning creators and thought leaders who have an enormous impact on both the cultural sector and economy. Emily Carr engages students, industry, and society to continuously explore and think differently about creativity and how it shapes the world.

Emily Carr University of Art + Design has recently opened the doors to a state-of-the art campus for 21st century learning at Great Northern Way. The university is at the center of a new social, cultural, educational, and economic engine for British Columbia. Emily Carr is dedicated to fostering an educational environment that is professional, practice-oriented and at the same time, rooted in history and critical theory. Students are encouraged to develop new and innovative ways of thinking and creating. The school’s curriculum is flexible, personal, multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and based on the learning needs of students. Students have the opportunity to apply for co-op credits, internships and an exchange program that currently features membership with 75 art and design schools in Canada, the US, Mexico, and Europe. Faculty are practicing artists, designers, and scholars who encourage research and experimentation within every artistic medium and every field.

The facilities and resources available at the university support student learning and academic programs. Earning a degree at Emily Carr involves more than just learning a body of information or a set of skills -- graduates leave with critical thinking skills and professional values that they will use in life and in the pursuit of new knowledge throughout their careers. Emily Carr provides a unique learning environment with a diverse faculty and student body. The school welcomes students from around the globe, and in recent years, has hosted international students from over 50 countries.

Emily Carr University of Art + Design is a specialized, accredited, public, post-secondary university. We offer undergraduate, graduate degrees, and applied research in the fields of art, design and media, as well as professional certificates, pre-university and continuing studies in these areas.

Our four-year undergraduate degrees, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Media Arts merge critical theory with studio practice.

Education

Emily Carr is dedicated to fostering an educational environment that is professional, practice-oriented and at the same time, rooted in history and critical theory. We encourage students to develop new and innovative ways of thinking and creating. Our curriculum is flexible, personal, multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and based on the learning needs of students. Students have the opportunity to apply for co-op credits, internships and an exchange program that currently features membership with 75 art and design schools in Canada, the US, Mexico, and Europe. Our faculty are practicing artists, designers and scholars who encourage research and experimentation within every artistic medium and every field. Our facilities and resources support student learning and academic programs.

Experience

Earning a degree at Emily Carr involves more than just learning a body of information or a set of skills -- graduates leave with critical thinking skills and professional values that they will use in life and in the pursuit of new knowledge throughout their careers.

Emily Carr provides a unique learning environment with a diverse faculty and student body. We welcome students from around the globe, and in recent years, have hosted international students from over 50 countries.

Arts and Humanities (2)

Critical and Cultural Practices

Illustration

Industrial Design

Interaction Design

Photography

Visual Arts

Social Sciences and Management (2)

2D & Experimental Animation (BMA)

3D Computer Animation Major (BMA)

Communication Design

Film & Screen Arts (BMA)

New Media & Sound Arts (BMA)

Emily Carr offers you the highest calibre of interdisciplinary faculty and progressive research opportunities as the only Canadian institution solely dedicated to creativity. As a practicing artist and aspiring professional, the Master of Fine Arts degree (Resident and Low-Residency) or Master of Design degree will enhance your opportunities to contribute to contemporary creative society.

The Jake Kerr Faculty of Graduate Studies carefully selects a limited number of design, media and visual arts students to each program, emphasizing opportunities for synergy and collaboration among students, faculty and researcher labs/studios. The result is a dynamic program of study combining practical studio exploration in a professional context, including internship/independent study period, integrated written/visual thesis and a public exhibition.

Arts and Humanities (1)

Master's Degree in Design (Interaction) (MDes) (Taught)

Master's Degree in Design (Interdisciplinary) (MDes) (Taught)

Master's Degree in Fine Arts (Full-Residency) (Taught)

Master's Degree in Fine Arts (Low-Residency) (Taught)

Admission

General

GPA

3+

IELTS

7+

TOEFL

90+

Bachelor

IELTS

6+

TOEFL

84+

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.