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In our complex world, effective, clear communication through visual design is always in demand. Learn to design strong solutions and solve communication challenges with our Communication Design Major. Studies combine theory and practice, exploring cultural, historical, technical, ecological, and theoretical issues. With this knowledge, you will be ready to develop an engaging and sought after visual design practice. Communication Design offers progressively challenging experiences over the final three years of study in your four-year degree program. The focus is on developing comprehensible design of messages and experiences.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
BDes
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
In our complex world, effective, clear communication through visual design is always in demand. Learn to design strong solutions and solve communication challenges with our Communication Design Major. Studies combine theory and practice, exploring cultural, historical, technical, ecological, and theoretical issues. With this knowledge, you will be ready to develop an engaging and sought after visual design practice. Communication Design offers progressively challenging experiences over the final three years of study in your four-year degree program. The focus is on developing comprehensible design of messages and experiences.
Admission Requirements
6.5+
110+
24+
84+
56+
All our majors commence upon completion of our Foundation Year requirements. For international students, completion of the highest level of secondary education available in your home country, in a program leading directly to university entrance. You require at least a C+ (67) average in the five courses that most closely match the British Columbia requirements. // For further information on admission requirements please check with the University for entry.
4 Years
Jan-2026
Sep-2026
Tuition fees
Domestic
19,923 CAD
International
73,334 CAD
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Communication Design
Emily Carr Campus, Vancouver, Canada
48 monthsProgramme duration
73,334 CADTuition Fee/year
Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
BDes
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
BDes
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
All our majors commence upon completion of our Foundation Year requirements. For international students, completion of the highest level of secondary education available in your home country, in a program leading directly to university entrance. You require at least a C+ (67) average in the five courses that most closely match the British Columbia requirements. // For further information on admission requirements please check with the University for entry.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
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