MDes Timetables

 

 

 Fall 2026

Winter 2027

 

MDes Student Handbook

 

2023-2024/ 2024-2025

2025-2026/ 2026-2027

 

2023-2024/ 2024-2025 2025-2026/ 2026-2027
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MDes Path to Completion MDes Path to Completion

 

Accelerated Pathway Information and Application

 

Supervisor
MDes Thesis Supervisor Form September 30, 2026 (supervisor only)
December 23, 2026 (co-supervisor)
Milestones
Milestone 1 (Word) or (PDF) December 23, 2026
Milestone 2 (Word) or (PDF) May 31, 2027
Milestone 3 (Word) or (PDF) September 30, 2026 (students who started Fall 2025)
September 30, 2027 (students who started Fall 2026)
Thesis
MDes Thesis Template

*Due Date (for full-time students who started Fall 2026)

Writing Support:

The Faculty of Graduate and Postgraduate Affairs (FGPA) offers various types of writing support open to graduate students across campus – https://carleton.ca/gradpd/writing-support/.

There is a new pilot program being offered this term called Academic Writing for English Language Learners. Students can register for selected sessions that have a specific focus on grammar for academic writing, writing structure, academic vocabulary or syntax. The one-hour sessions take place Fridays at 10 a.m. and will be hosted via MS Teams. Please visit our website for more information or send us an email at csas@carleton.ca.

Graduate Professional Development:

As a graduate student at Carleton, you have access to a variety of professional development resources. These include skill workshops, one-on-one career and writing consultations, career-oriented events, and even structured programs. Challenge yourself by acquiring new skills that can help you boost your employability. To learn more, visit the Graduate Professional Development website at carleton.ca/gradpd.

Trajectories: Professional Development Certificates

Trajectories is a new professional development program for graduate students that allows you to develop transferable skills and earn non-credit certificates. There are currently three certificates available:

  • Professional Writing
  • Communications & Engagement
  • Research Management

Information and registration: https://carleton.ca/gradpd/trajectories/