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Bachelor ofInterior Design

Online +On-Campus

About Yorkville University

Yorkville University is a Canadian university with a national presence, offering professional, practitioner-

oriented programs. At Yorkville University, students experience the flexibility needed

to earn a degree while balancing other commitments in a supportive, collaborative

and interactive learning community.

The mission of the Bachelor of Interior Design program is to cultivate student knowledge, and foster exploratory and critical skills through educational experiences that are relevant to effectively meet the demands of their future professional career and the betterment of society.

The Bachelor of Interior Design offers students the opportunity to connect, collaborate, innovate and enhance the physical world around them through design. Designed for creative minds with a passion for aesthetics and function, the program lays the foundation to creating beautiful, practical, healthy and safe spaces.

YASAMAN SAEIDIBachelor of Interior Design Graduate

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ProgramOverview

The program is designed to:

Teach you to apply critical, analytical and technical skills in high level design processes.

Help you gain expertise in the latest technical and digital media.

Develop creative and collaborative problem solving skills, visual literacy, cultural and ecological awareness.

Grow a real understanding of the design industry’s business side and how to market yourself.

STRENGTHSPROGRAM

INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND NETWORKS

Learn from instructors who are experienced, practicing professionals with active connections to the design industry and professional networks.

SMALL CLASSES

On-campus and online courses maintain an average class size of 20 students for personalized instructor feedback and a heightened level of interaction.

I chose Yorkville University to realize my ambition of being a globally accepted designer. Winning the IDEC Student Award confirmed I made the right

Domestic Students

Delivery ChoicesAccommodate your schedule and lifestyle by choosing to take your courses online or on-campus.flexible weekly schedule.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Interior Design, you will have developed the ability to think critically, looking at design solutions through global human perspectives, work proactively and manage complex design projects, from an initial concept through to a successful, detailed resolution. You will be in high demand for a variety of rewarding career opportunities including:

Industry ReadinessPrepare for your professional career through a hands-on, practical approach to learning that includes 180 internship hours and 20 hours of volunteering.

180Hoursof real-world industryexperience

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International Students

International

NCIDQ CertificationTo be eligible to sit for the NCIDQ Examination specific education and work experience are required. Completing our CIDA-accredited Bachelor of Interior Design prepares you to apply for the exam and join a 30,000-strong network of proven interior designing experts. NCIDQ certification is required for the practice of many types of interior design in regulated jurisdictions throughout North America.

Professional Accreditation

Accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)

Recognized by the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) and the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC).

Hospitality Design

Health Care Design

Corporate Workplace Design

Institutional Design

Residential Design

Retail Design

Lighting Design

OUTCOMESCAREER

Employment Opportunities

Degree program graduates who have completed the majority of their coursework on-campus become eligible to apply for their Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

International students are eligible to work part-time (up to 20 hours) during their studies and fulltime during scheduled breaks.

International RecognitionDesignated Learning Institute and able to host international students (DLI # O19396019511)

Approved by Ministry of Education in China.

With a repertoire of in-demand design, technical and analytical skills, our graduates have gone on to work with some of the industry’s biggest brands.

Jean Akerman Interior Design

Yabu Pushelberg

Hudson Kruse Gensler LMG Drafting

Taylor Hannah Architect

Gluckstein Design Planning

DePM Inc. HOK

Intakes

CORE BENEFITS

Why Study at Yorkville University General Admission Requirements

English Language Proficiency

4 annual intakes to get you started as soon as you are ready for a challenging and rewarding academic program.

START DATES:

January, April, July and October.

PROGRAM LENGTH:

3 years (4-year degree equivalent) of continuous enrolment.

FLEXIBILITY

Attend school in Toronto with flexible learning hours to maximize your on-campus and off-campus work hours.

ACCELERATED PROGRAM

Complete a 4-year degree in as few as 3 years of continuous enrolment.

ASSISTANCE FROM THE START

From the admission process through to graduation, student services is committed to your success.

FULL-TIME TUTORING

Learning support services are available 24/7 for math, research, writing and resource challenges.

WRITING LAB

Interactive resource and proof-reading service to enhance and refine writing and grammar skills.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PATHWAY PROGRAMStudents who plan on applying for the Bachelor of Interior Design

program need to meet the following requirements.

High School diploma with at least a 65% average in six courses from the University or University/College stream, including:

Grade 12 English

One Grade 11 or 12 Math (U and/or U/M level or equivalent)

Four or Five other Grade 12 subjects at the U and/or U/M level

or equivalent to a minimum of six grade 12 courses

NEXT STEPS:

Complete an online Application Form

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Submit required documents such as transcripts, resume, detailed course descriptions for transfer credits consideration, and a Statement of Interest.

Pay the application fee

If English is not your primary or native language and you completed your previous education in a language other than English, you will need to provide proof of English language proficiency:

TOEFL with a score of at least 550 (written version) or 80 (Internet-based version)

IELTS with overall bandwidth of at least 6.0

Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) with a score of 60 or higher

A score equivalent to these scores on another test of English language proficiency recognized by the university

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RESOURCE AND SUPPORT

The English Language Pathway Program enables students, with less than the minimum required IELTS scores, to be accepted to Yorkville University programs in Ontario, under the following conditions.

Students whose IELTS score (or equivalent) is lower than 4.5 will have to successfully complete Level 1 and Level 2 of the English Language Pathway Program.

Students whose IELTS score (or equivalent) is 4.5 or higher but lower than 5.5 will have to successfully complete Level 2 of the English Language Pathway Program.

All students completing Level 2 of the English Language Pathway Program are eligible to start their academic program but will enroll in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course in Term 1.

Students with an IELTS score (or equivalent) of 5.5 but below 6.0 are eligible to start their academic program but will enroll in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course in Term 1.

Students with an IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) will enroll in Yorkville University’s regular academic program without condition.

Students without an IELTS score will be asked to complete the Oxford Placement Test to determine their placement in either (a) Level 1, (b) Level 2 or (c) enter their degree program directly or with a concurrent English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course.

For more information visit: www.yorkvilleu.ca

DISCLAIMER:

In Ontario, Yorkville University offers a Bachelor of Interior Design (BID), which is delivered on-campus and online. The institution has been granted a consent by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this program for a 5-year term starting 04/06/2017. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions.)

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