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Master of Digital Futures in MDes

OCAD University

  • Toronto, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Two-year master's degree in creative digital practice, Available as MDes or MFA.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • 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 Digital Futures in MDes to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in techniques and critical theory
  • Core courses in digital methods. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • App
  • Web and games development
  • Digital project leadership
  • Cultural production
  • Start-up creation
  • Digital film and transmedia production
  • Digital strategy and education

Curriculum

  • Two-year full-time programme. Foundation courses in creative computation
  • Techniques and critical theory
  • Core courses in digital methods
  • Research and practice
  • Intensive prototyping
  • Electives
  • Individual research under a principal advisor. Ends with a creative digital thesis project and supporting paper. Summer internship or study abroad possible.

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

Honours bachelor degree (BA, BFA, BDes or equivalent) in a relevant field with at least B+ (75%) in the last two years, Or significant professional experience, Programme-specific research proposal or statement and samples of work.

Language tests

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

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

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$34,208 CAD
Application fee$110 CAD
Deposit$54,446 CAD

Program details

CampusToronto
Faculty or schoolSchool of Graduate Studies
DepartmentDigital Futures in MDes
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
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.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.