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Bachelor of Craft and Design - Industrial Design
- Oakville, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Four-year honours degree following the whole industrial design process from research to product.
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
- Apply core principles of Craft and Design - Industrial Design
- solve subject-relevant problems
- and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: sketching
- drawing
- digital 2D communication.
Career outcomes
- Industrial designer
- product designer
- small-batch manufacturer and related design roles
- further graduate study
Curriculum
- Eight semesters (124 credits). Industrial design studios from research to finished product
- sketching and drawing
- digital 2D communication
- digital modelling
- art and design history
- design practices and approaches
- and alternate media courses in ceramics
- furniture
- glass and textiles.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with Grade 12 U/M courses set per programme (English ENG4U in all
- plus subjects such as mathematics
- biology or visual arts)
- usually a minimum overall average of about 65%
- or postsecondary study. Some programmes require a portfolio or audition
- degree-completion routes require a related college diploma.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent including programme-specific Grade 12 U/M courses (e.g. BScN: ENG4U, SBI4U, MDM4U/MCV4U/MHF4U, SCH4U plus two more), or postsecondary study; international applicants must meet the course equivalencies
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (no section below 21
- Duolingo 2026 scale 4.5
- PTE Academic no section below 4.5)
- Cambridge Duolingo 115 (no integrated subscore below 95)
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Choose a degree and check availability and admission requirements on its page. Apply online through Sheridan's International Application Portal and pay the 110 CAD application fee. Upload transcripts with notarized English translations; portfolio or audition instructions appear in the Applicant Portal if required (assessment fee applies). Accept your offer in the portal. Pay the 2
- 000 CAD tuition deposit and remaining fees by the due date. Apply to IRCC for a study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,529 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $110 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Trafalgar Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 124 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $20,529 CAD per year. The application fee is $110 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 88 (no section below 21, Duolingo 2026 scale 4.5, PTE Academic no section below 4.5), Cambridge Duolingo 115 (no integrated subscore below 95), IELTS Academic 6.5. A portfolio is required.