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Bachelor of Art and Design
Southern Connecticut State University
- New Haven, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Cross-disciplinary major in art and design from concept to production.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Art and Design. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Product design
- Visual communication
- Information design
- 2D and 3D art practice
- Industry
- Academia
Curriculum
- Begins with 4.021 and 4.053
- Adds a third studio in junior year
- Four core subjects (design
- Art
- Computation
- History)
- Four electives across three themes and a thesis-preparation subject
- Leading to a senior thesis.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Equivalent of a US high school diploma with official transcripts and a NACES-approved credential evaluation; English proficiency (TOEFL 72
- IELTS 6
- PTE 53
- Duolingo 100
- ELS 112
- SAT 900 or ACT 19). Transfer applicants need about a 2.0 GPA
- No separate international minimum published; 2.7 cumulative GPA and top 50% class rank for strong first-year candidates
Minimum GPA
2.7
Accepted academic background
Equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma, official transcripts plus course evaluation from a NACES-approved agency (World Education Services etc.)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 72
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 100
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Secondary Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,938 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | New Haven campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Art and Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships may be available to qualifying students; graduate awards can require completed credits and program eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
6 Aug 2027
264 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 6 Aug 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $16,938 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $15,765 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.7. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 100, IELTS Academic 6.