Bachelor of Design
- Lawrence, 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
- Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale for all previous coursework
- proof of secondary-school graduation for the applicant's country
- academic records
- English proficiency scores must be submitted (no minimum for admission)
- the school or department may add requirements.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 53
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Transcripts
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines: for students outside the US
- fall 1 May and spring 15 Nov. Apply online and pay the 90 USD application fee (cannot be waived). Upload proof of secondary-school graduation
- academic records (unofficial accepted at application
- official before enrolling)
- English proficiency scores and
- if applicable
- a gap statement. SAT or ACT only where the school requires them.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $33,854 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Lawrence campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Architecture and Design |
| Department | Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International first-year undergraduate applicants may be eligible for competitive merit awards, generally USD 8,000 to USD 16,000 per year; international transfer awards can differ. Final eligibility depends on admission pathway, merit and scholarship deadlines. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Scholarships
International first-year undergraduate applicants may be eligible for competitive merit awards, generally USD 8,000 to USD 16,000 per year; international transfer awards can differ. Final eligibility depends on admission pathway, merit and scholarship deadlines.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $33,854 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,301 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 53. A portfolio is required.
International first-year undergraduate applicants may be eligible for competitive merit awards, generally USD 8,000 to USD 16,000 per year; international transfer awards can differ. Final eligibility depends on admission pathway, merit and scholarship deadlines.