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Diploma of Interaction Design
- Toronto, Canada
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A three-year degree on designing interactive products, Services and experiences.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Interaction Design. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.
Career outcomes
- Designer
- Creative Coordinator
- Digital Media Designer
- Art Director
- Content Designer
Curriculum
- Year 1: sensing and storytelling
- Thinking through making
- Consult-create-collaborate
- Communication design history. Year 2: instigation and activation
- Make-test-prototype
- Agency in context
- Critical issues in innovation design. Year 3: a 60-credit connections-with-purpose practice module and critical and cultural positions.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Senior secondary school graduation or equivalent (Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent on programme pages)
- Grade 12 English (C or U) and
- For most programmes
- Grade 11 or 12 Math
- Some programmes add subject prerequisites
- An audition
- Interview or portfolio. English proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 54 or equivalent
- Unless exempt.
- No minimum grade published
- Programme-specific prerequisite courses.
Accepted academic background
Senior secondary school graduation or equivalent (requirements vary by country and credential on the admissions page), Programme prerequisites such as Grade 12 English (C/U) and Grade 11 or 12 Math.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each band)
- Duolingo 110 (min production 90)
- PTE Academic 54 (min 50 each band)
- Cambridge 169 (no skill below 162)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Portfolio (If Applicable)
- Audition Materials (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Advanced Diploma in Interaction Design at George Brown Polytechnic. Apply through the George Brown international applicant system for an available program intake. Submit academic transcripts and English proficiency results together with any program-specific supporting material. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,300 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $110 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Waterfront Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Business, Creative Industries, and Culinary Arts |
| Department | Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship options may depend on nationality, Merit and current funding. Check the published award criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
9 Mar 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
143 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 5 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $22,300 CAD per year. The application fee is $110 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each band), Duolingo 110 (min production 90), PTE Academic 54 (min 50 each band), Cambridge 169 (no skill below 162).