Bachelor of Design
- Boston, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Design is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Design and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Graphic designer
- Creative agencies
- Marketing and digital advertising
- Software and publishing companies
Curriculum
- Studio sequence in two- and three-dimensional design
- Graphic design
- Typography
- Photography
- Web design
- Motion graphics
- Animation
- Social media
- History of design and research and development
- Working in a Mac lab with industry-standard software and ending in production and installation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed secondary education (diploma
- IB
- A-Levels or equivalent) that qualifies for bachelor study at home
- Transcripts with grades 9
- 10 and 11 or equivalents and final or predicted national exam results
- English proficiency unless waived
- SAT/ACT optional.
Accepted academic background
Documents you’ll need
- High School Transcripts
- Secondary School Report
- Counselor Recommendation
- Teacher Recommendation
- English Proficiency Evidence.
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines for your round. Apply online with the Common Application or Coalition Application and pay the 75 USD application fee. Send school transcripts for grades 9-11 (or equivalents) directly from your school
- Final exam results or predicted grades
- English test scores unless waived. Third-party video interviews (InitialView
- Vericant) are optional
- There are no Northeastern interviews. If admitted
- Pay the enrollment deposit (600 USD for Boston) and the one-time 350 USD International Student Fee. Request the I-20 through myOGS and apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $69,425, $71,050 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $600 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Boston campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts, Media and Design |
| Department | Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 128 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Qualifying international undergraduate students may be considered for Northeastern University International Scholars Award, A competitive merit award of up to USD 28,000 per year. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left
Scholarships
Qualifying international undergraduate students may be considered for Northeastern University International Scholars Award, A competitive merit award of up to USD 28,000 per year.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $69,425, $71,050 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $600 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,023 USD.
Qualifying international undergraduate students may be considered for Northeastern University International Scholars Award, A competitive merit award of up to USD 28,000 per year.