This section presents the requirements for programs in:

• Master of Design
• Master of Design with Collaborative Specialization in Accessibility

Regulations

See the General Regulations section of this Calendar.

Industrial Design does not permit the C+ option as stipulated in Section 11.2 of the General Regulations.

Admission

The University's general requirements for admission are outlined in Section 2.1 of the General Regulations in the Graduate Calendar.

Applicants must have successfully completed a bachelor's degree in a design discipline, or the equivalent, with B+ or higher overall.

In addition to these academic credentials, applicants must submit the following materials in addition to the application form to the School of Industrial Design:

Statement of Intent (1-2 pages)
The quality of the statement of intent is critical to the likelihood of an applicant's admission. The writing should be succinct and should address at least the three following areas:

• Research area and focus. What is the area of intended research with specific reference to the program courses and the expertise of the faculty members? Contextualize your area of research interest with specific references to the expertise of potential supervisors, and present your research question and goal.
• Academic background and professional experience. How do your academic background and professional experience relate to the program?
• School of Industrial Design. An explanation of the specific reasons for choosing the School of Industrial Design at Carleton University.

Supervisor Preferences Form
When completing your application, please fill in the provided supervisor form with the names of three (3) preferred supervisors chosen among the SID faculty members. Indicate an explicit first, second, and third preference, and explain why. They will be taken into consideration for the supervisor's assignment according to an assessment of aligned focus and availability.

Curriculum Vitae
An overview of your academic accreditation, work experience, interests, and other activities that may be relevant to the Master of Design program.

Two Letters of Recommendation
Applicants must provide two (2) names and email addresses of referees who will provide confidential letters of recommendation via a link sent to them.

Language Proficiency
Proficiency in English is necessary to pursue graduate studies at Carleton University. All applicants are required to meet the requirements set out in Section 3.6 of the General Regulations of this Calendar.

Writing Sample
An academic manuscript (article, paper, essay) written as part of previous studies.

Portfolio
The portfolio should provide the best examples of creative intellectual activity and recent professional work. Emphasis should be placed on evidence of understanding the communication of design ideas in visual form.

The presentation of the portfolio should be professional and facilitate the review process of the content. The portfolio can be submitted by providing a link to your portfolio website or through SlideRoom.

Qualifying Year Program

Candidates with admission deficiencies would be required to successfully complete additional prescribed courses to qualify for admission. Applicants without a degree in design may be required to register for up to 2.0 credits of courses selected from the undergraduate Bachelor of Industrial Design program, in consultation with the Graduate Program Coordinator.

All courses must be approved by the Graduate Program Coordinator of the School in consultation with Graduate Studies. (See General Regulations Section 2.3, “Completion of the Qualifying Year”, for more details.) Completion of the Qualifying Year is not a guarantee of admission to the Master of Design. Re-application to the M.Des. program is required.

Accelerated Pathway

The accelerated pathway in Industrial Design is a flexible and individualized plan of graduate study for students in the final year of the Bachelor of Industrial Design.