Graduates of recognized universities and colleges will be considered for admissions.
Industrial Design will be hosting a Master of Design Workshop & Info Sessions:
Dates will be announced in September
Admission requirements
Deadline: Febraury 28
Apply now to receive early consideration for admission. Admissions are open until the program is filled or February 28. Admissions that include funding will be offered after the admission deadline.
The University’s general policy on admission as outlined in Section 2.1 of the General Regulations in the Graduate Calendar must be met. For admission to the Master of Design program, applicants should preferably hold a bachelor’s degree in a design discipline, or the equivalent, with at least a B+ standing.
The number of admissions is limited by the availability of supervisory capacity. Possession of the minimum admission requirements does not, in itself, guarantee admission. Priority will be given to applications of the highest quality and relevance.
Statement of intent (1-2 pages)
The quality of the statement of intent is critical to the likelihood of an applicant’s admission. The writing should be succinct and should address at least the three following areas:
- Research area and focus. What is the area of intended research with specific reference to the program courses and the expertise of the faculty members? Contextualize your area of research interest with specific references to the expertise of potential supervisors, and present your research question and goal.
- Academic background and professional experience. How do your academic background and professional experience relate to the program?
- School of Industrial Design. An explanation of the specific reasons for choosing the School of Industrial Design at Carleton University.
Supervisor Preferences Form
When completing your application please fill the provided supervisor form with the names of 3 preferred supervisors chosen among the SID faculty members. Explicit 1st, 2nd and 3rd preference, and explain why. They will be taken into consideration for the supervisor’s assignment according to an assessment of aligned focus and availability.
Curriculum vitae
An overview of your academic accreditation, work experience, interests, and other activities that may be relevant to the Master of Design program.
Two Letters of Recommendation
Applicants must provide two (2) names and e-mails of referees who will provide confidential letters of recommendation via a link sent to them.
Language Proficiency
Proficiency in English is necessary to pursue graduate studies at Carleton University. All applicants are required to meet the requirements set out in Section 3.6 of the General Regulations of this Calendar. See https://graduate.carleton.ca/international/english-second-language/ for more details
Writing Sample
An academic manuscript (article, paper, essay) written as part of previous studies.
Portfolio submission
The portfolio should provide the best examples of creative intellectual activity and recent professional work that indicates the applicant is sufficiently prepared to pursue studies in the program. These activities may be represented by proposals, reports, and/or analysis documents. Emphasis should be placed on evidence of understanding the communication of design ideas in visual form.
Financial support
Top ranked students receive financial support from Carleton University in the form of teaching assistantships and scholarships based on academic excellence. Applicants do not need to apply for these types of assistantships or scholarships as all applicants will automatically be considered at the time of admission.
If offered admission, applicants will be notified of any funding in their Offer of Admission and Funding.
Admission decision
The School of Industrial Design will review your application, which may not occur until after the application deadline has passed.
Once the School has selected the applicants we would like to admit, recommendations are made to Graduate Studies for final approval. If approved, an email is sent to the you with an Offer of Admission and Funding and Statement of Standing on Admission.
Start your application
Applications are managed by the Graduate Admissions Department, and portfolios are submitted online to Slideroom.