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Master of Inclusive Design

OCAD University

  • Toronto, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Master

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OCAD University campus

About the program

Two-year master's degree on designing for human diversity, Delivered in a hybrid format.

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

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Inclusive Design to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in theory
  • A research methods course and a laboratory stream. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Doctoral study
  • Digital media and ICT systems
  • Public sector policy
  • Built-environment design
  • Arts and culture
  • Healthcare
  • Graphic and communication design

Curriculum

  • Two-year programme with hybrid delivery (online and in-person downtown Toronto). Five connected parts: foundation courses
  • Theory
  • A research methods course and a laboratory stream
  • Leading to a Major Research Project. Second-year colloquium
  • Graduate symposium and group projects with inclusive design experts.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Honours bachelor degree in a relevant field with at least B+ (75%) in the last two years
  • Or significant professional experience
  • Plus statement or proposal
  • Samples of work
  • CV
  • Two recommendations and transcripts
  • B+ (75%) average in the last two years of the bachelor degree (or significant professional experience).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree or equivalent honours degree in a relevant field (Inclusive Design: information and communication systems related disciplines, SFI: any discipline) with at least B+ (75%) in the last two years, Or significant professional experience, Statement of intent and samples of work.

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.0
  • TOEFL iBT 5.0
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 66
  • Cambridge 185
  • IELTS Academic 7

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Work experience details

Relevant professional experience is required for admission. Exact experience criteria depend on the program and applicant profile.

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check programme requirements and the 2027-03-15 final deadline. Apply online and pay the 110 CAD non-refundable fee per programme. Upload the statement or proposal
  2. Samples of work
  3. CV
  4. Two recommendations and transcripts. Wait 12 to 14 weeks for review. Offers are accepted through the portal within about two weeks. Meet any offer conditions before registration
  5. Then apply for the study permit with proof of funds. Classes begin early September 2027.

Other costs

Tuition per year$26,201, $28,275 CAD
Application fee$110 CAD
Deposit$54,446 CAD

Program details

CampusToronto
Faculty or schoolSchool of Graduate Studies
DepartmentInclusive Design
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value36,60
Study paceFull Time,Fixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Mar 2027

    121 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.