Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Interaction Design

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Program Information

School:Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Faculty:Ian Gillespie Faculty of Design + Dynamic Media
Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:Design and Applied Arts, Other
Human Computer Interaction
Description:Are you excited to work at the cutting edge of design, creating meaningful experiences with emerging technologies? The Interaction Design program places you at the centre of new creative practices such as strategic design, information architecture, game design, creative coding, visual + sound design, and behavioural insights.

Learn human-centered design methods and make sense of complex problems for more-than-human centered contexts. Choose your own path and learn to design games, services, medical applications and interactive spaces, using hybrid technologies as basic as pen and paper, or as sophisticated as virtual reality.
URL:Interaction Design at Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Course Based:Yes
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $25,156


  • Domestic tuition + mandatory fees will total approximately $5,799.20 per year (or $23,196.80* for a four-year degree)
  • Returning International tuition + mandatory fees will total approximately $21,495.50 per year (or $85,982.00* for a four-year degree)
  • New International tuition + mandatory fees will total approximately $25,156.40 per year (or $100,625.60* for a four-year degree)
Careers:Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit and Other Creative Designers

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
The minimum academic requirement for admission to Emily Carr University undergraduate programs is graduation from grade 12 secondary school, with five grade 12 subjects, including English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of 'C', two other grade 12 academic courses and two grade 12 elective courses. The minimum overall grade point average required for admission is 2.5 or C+ or 67%. All elective courses must be grade 12 and can be Ministry Approved, Board Approved or Locally Developed. For more information, visit First Year Academic Requirements.
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Portfolio

All applicants must submit a portfolio online through SlideRoom as part of the admission process.


* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on September 21, 2023