Bachelor Of Industrial Design (Optional Co-op)

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Bachelor of Industrial Design (Optional Co-op) program at Carleton University, applicants must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• Minimum Academic Performance: High school graduation is the normal minimum level of study required for admission. Academic performance in previous studies is the main determining factor.
• Transcripts: Applicants must provide transcripts from their final years of high school along with their graduation diploma or certificate, and any graduation exam results. If an application is made during the final year of study, mid-year or interim marks will be reviewed for an early/conditional offer.
• Prerequisite Courses:
  • Physics
  • Math
  • Courses in visual arts and/or technological design are recommended.
• Portfolio: An additional requirement is to submit a portfolio.
• Application Deadline: The deadline to apply is March 1, and the portfolio deadline is March 3.

For international students, it is essential to ensure that all documents are submitted in a timely manner. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact LOA Portal's advisors for clarification and support.

Note: “Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.”

Language Requirements

The language of instruction at Carleton is English. For admission into Carleton’s graduate programs, you will need to demonstrate that your knowledge and use of English are strong enough for graduate studies at an English-language university.

If your first language is not English, you can demonstrate your language proficiency by:

• Presenting one of the official Language Proficiency (ESL) test scores as defined in the table below;
• Showing that you have completed ESLA 1900 or ESLA 1905 at Carleton University with a final grade of B- or higher; or
• Presenting official certification (transcripts) that you have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at a university in any country in which the primary language is English, where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution was English, and the language of instruction in their most recently completed undergraduate or graduate degree was English.

Applicants who present their most recent degree and transcripts from a Canadian institution are exempt from language proficiency requirements, unless otherwise required by an individual program.

Note: Letters from your universities stating the medium of instruction is English are not acceptable.

Minimum Language Proficiency (ESL) test score requirement:

* IELTS One-Skill Retake is accepted

**TOEFL MyBest Scores is accepted

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.