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Bachelor of Community Centered Design

University of Vermont

Burlington, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor's degree in collaborative design for communities.

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

Understand foundational and advanced concepts in Community-Centered Design
Apply relevant disciplinary methods and ideas
Analyse questions and evidence in the field
Communicate findings clearly

Career outcomes

Design-process roles in many fields

Curriculum

Creative collaboration and design processes for complex issues
With a concentration in Applied Design or Relational Design and emphasis on theory
Critical thinking
Reflection and community work.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary school (or equivalent) with official transcripts and certified English translation; holistic review of grades and course rigour; at least one recommendation; English proficiency test unless waived; college-specific course prerequisites; proof of one year of funds.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion (first-year) or prior college coursework (transfer), Official transcripts with certified English translation, One teacher recommendation, Proof of funds for one year

Language tests

Duolingo 110
TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence if required
Recommendations or references if required
Financial evidence for international study if required

How to apply

Check requirements and deadlines: Early Action/Early Decision I 1 November and Early Decision II and Regular Decision 15 January. Apply online through the Common Application or Coalition with Scoir. No application fee. Send the official secondary school transcript with English translation and mid-year grades and one recommendation (preferably a teacher) and English test scores (DET 110 and TOEFL iBT 80 and IELTS 6.5). SAT/ACT optional. Show one year of funds with a bank statement. Pay the acceptance fee after admission. Request the I-20 through the Office of International Education and apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$49,713 - $50,713 USD
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Burlington campus
Faculty or school	College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Department	Community Development and Applied Economics
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Full-time
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	The Presidential Scholarship is available to academically outstanding eligible first-year out-of-state and international undergraduate students. Published awards can reach 30000 USD annually for up to four years subject to renewal conditions. Admissions applicants are considered automatically.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.