Industrial Design
Degree
- Bachelor of Industrial Design (B.I.D.)
Admission Requirements
First Year
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. The six 4U or M courses must include Advanced Functions and Physics. Calculus and Vectors, Design Technology and Visual Arts are strongly recommended. Equivalent courses may be substituted between the old and new Ontario mathematics curriculum.
Note: candidates must present a portfolio of any kind of work that could demonstrate creativity and aptitude for the study of industrial design. Attending an information session at the School is recommended.
Advanced Standing
Applications for admission to second or subsequent years will be assessed on their merits and on space availability in the program. Advanced standing will be granted only for those courses that are determined to be appropriate and is subject to space availability.
Co-op Option
Admission Requirements
1. Direct Admission to the First Year of the Co-op Option
Applicants must:
- meet the required overall admission cut-off average and prerequisite course average. These averages may be higher than the stated minimum requirements;
- be registered as a full-time student in the Industrial Design program;
- be eligible for work in Canada (for off-campus work placements).
Meeting the above requirements only establishes eligibility for admission to the program. The prevailing job market may limit enrolment in the co-op option.
2. Continuation Requirements for Students Previously Admitted and Admission to the Co-op Option after Starting the Program
Students must:
- be registered as a full-time student in the Industrial Design program;
- normally have obtained a CGPA of 8.00 or higher in industrial design core courses and an overall CGPA of 6.50 or higher;
- be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work placements);
- have successfully completed an interview with the School. The School's interview is an essential component of the admission process and students must demonstrate a mature, professional attitude to successfully enter the co-op option.
In addition, students whose first language is not English who are admitted to Carleton based on CAEL, IELTS, TOEFL or MELAB assessments are also required to take the Spoken English Test for Co-op students and attain a minimum score of 5.0.
Meeting the above requirements only establishes eligibility for admission to the program. The prevailing job market may limit enrolment in the co-op option.
