Overview

The Doctor of Design at the University of Calgary is a terminal academic credential catering to mid-career professionals with at least five years' experience in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design and related disciplines.

Graduates of the program will bring an enhanced skill set with valuable, fresh expertise to their disciplines and practices, ultimately benefiting their clients and society as a whole. The DDes credential will also prepare design professionals to explore opportunities teaching in a post-secondary program.

The DDes is designed to meet the needs of busy professionals interested in pursuing an academic credential without having to step away from their practices for extended periods. Students may carry on their professional activities while completing the program. Symposia are held over long weekends every spring and fall, giving students opportunities to engage with colleagues and a wide range of experts.

Outcomes

Architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, government/civil service, municipalities, planning, research institutions, private practice. A DDes in design is usually considered a terminal degree.

Programme Structure

Completing this program:

Core Courses: Design practice research project, Contexts of design practice research and Strategies for design practice research.
Thesis research proposal: Students must submit a written proposal describing the project and its relation to professional practice.
Candidacy: Students will complete a Field of Study (FoS) oral exam.
Thesis: Students will be required to submit and defend an original research thesis.
Exhibition: The thesis will be presented through a public exhibition along with an oral presentation and thesis defence.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

TOEFL^® IBT

105

Credits

9 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Design View 8 other PhDs in Design in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Other requirements

General requirements

GPA

An admission grade point average (GPA) above 3.50 on a four-point scale.

Minimum education

A professional design degree from an accredited school

Documents

Portfolio: A digital portfolio providing examples of or illustrating the applicant's design work, professional work, consulting reports, policy reviews, research, creative thinking, community action, planning products, or graphics and visual communication.
Research Proposal
CV/Resume: A summary of your experiences in education, work, volunteering, and other relevant areas.

Professional experience

5-7 years of professional experience in their discipline.

Additional requirements

Applicants may be required to participate in a formal interview.

Reference letters

Two

Tuition Fee

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International

10404 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5202 CAD per semester during 36 months.
National

10404 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5202 CAD per semester during 36 months.

fees per term

Living costs for Calgary

1247 - 1953 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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