HOW TO APPLY
The application deadline for this program has passed. We are no longer accepting applications for the 2012/2013 academic year.
The application process for admission into the Master of Design in Inclusive Design at OCAD University is highly competitive. Applicants must hold a BA, BDes, BCom, BEng, BSc, BFA or comparable honours degree/certification in a program that provides a foundational grounding in information and communication systems and practices (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Studies, Culture and Technology or similar field) with a GPA of A-(80%) or better during the last two years of study, or must demonstrate exceptional experience/expertise as a practitioner in a relevant discipline. All applicants must demonstrate creative, technical and conceptual competence at a high level, as well as the clear potential for acquiring a sufficient level of expertise in the diverse disciplines relevant to this degree to create a truly innovative, germane and implementable project at the Master’s level.
For consideration by the admissions committee, applicants must submit the following:
- Graduate Studies Application Form
- A statement of intent (1,000 words maximum) that describes the applicant’s key area of intended research in the program, how their academic background and professional experience relates to the program, and how the intended research aligns with the objectives of the program. Appendices including bibliography may be included.
- Samples of relevant student or professional work produced in the last five years. Software, user experience designs, analysis reports, proposal documents, web applications, websites, etc., may be included. A representative sample of the applicant’s best work should be presented.
- A current resume or CV.
- One copy of official academic transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions.
- Three completed Reference Forms.
- $100 CDN application fee.
Short-listed candidates will be invited for a teleconference or in-person interview.
**Please visit the Admission Requirements page for more detailed information.
Last Modified:5/8/2012 10:05:13 AM
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