Online + On-Campus

Bachelor of Interior Design

Change the world through design.

www.yorkvilleu.ca Yorkville University is a Canadian About university with a national presence, offeringprofessional , practitioner- oriented programs. At Yorkville University, Yorkville students experience the flexibility needed to earn a degree while balancing other University commitments in a supportive, collaborative and interactive learning community. Program Overview

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 Change the future professional career and the betterment of society. World through 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 The Bachelor of Interior Design offers students the how to market yourself. 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. PROGRAM STRENGTHS

I chose Yorkville University to realize my ambition INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS SMALL CLASSES of being a globally accepted designer. Winning the AND NETWORKS On-campus and online IDEC Student Award confirmed I made the right Learn from instructors who are experienced, practicing courses maintain an average class size of 20 students YASAMAN SAEIDI professionals with active for personalized instructor Bachelor of Interior Design Graduate connections to the design feedback and a heightened industry and professional level of interaction. networks. Domestic Students

Delivery Choices Industry Readiness Accommodate your schedule Prepare for your professional and lifestyle by choosing to career through a hands-on, take your courses online or practical approach to learning on-campus.flexible weekly that includes 180 internship schedule. hours and 20 hours of volunteering.

Hours + of real-world industry 180experience CAREER International OUTCOMES

International 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 Students resolution. You will be in high demand for a variety of rewarding career opportunities including: Hospitality Design Residential Design Employment International Recognition Health Care Design Retail Design Opportunities Designated Learning Degree program Institute and able to Corporate Workplace Design Lighting Design graduates who have host international completed the majority students (DLI # Institutional Design O19396019511) of their coursework on- campus become eligible Approved by Ministry of to apply for their Education in China. Post-Graduation Work Professional Accreditation Permit (PGWP). Accredited by the NCIDQ Certification International students Council for Interior To be eligible to sit for the NCIDQ Examination specific education are eligible to work Design Accreditation and work experience are required. Completing our CIDA-accredited part-time (up to 20 (CIDA) Bachelor of Interior Design prepares you to apply for the exam and join hours) during their Recognized by the a 30,000-strong network of proven interior designing experts. NCIDQ studies and fulltime Association of Registered certification is required for the practice of many types of interior design in during scheduled Interior Designers of regulated jurisdictions throughout North America. breaks. Ontario (ARIDO) and the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC). With a repertoire of in-demand design, technical and analytical skills, our graduates Jean Akerman Yabu Hudson Kruse Gensler LMG DePM Inc. HOK Taylor Hannah Gluckstein have gone Interior Design Pushelberg Drafting Architect Design Planning on to work with some of the industry’s biggest brands. Why Study at Yorkville University General Admission Requirements

ENGLISH LANGUAGE Students who plan on applying for the Bachelor of Interior Design CORE BENEFITS PATHWAY PROGRAM program need to meet the following requirements. FLEXIBILITY High School diploma with at least a 65% average in six courses The English Language Pathway Program from the University or University/College stream, including: Attend school in Toronto with flexible learning hours to enables students, with less than the maximize your on-campus and off-campus work hours. minimum required IELTS scores, to be ACCELERATED PROGRAM Grade 12 English accepted to Yorkville University programs in Ontario, under the following conditions. Complete a 4-year degree in as few as 3 years of One Grade 11 or 12 Math (U and/or U/M level or equivalent) continuous enrolment. Four or Five other Grade 12 subjects at the U and/or U/M level Students whose IELTS score (or or equivalent to a minimum of six grade 12 courses equivalent) is lower than 4.5 will have to successfully complete Level 1 and Level 2 of the English Language Pathway NEXT STEPS: RESOURCE AND SUPPORT Program. Students whose IELTS score (or ASSISTANCE FROM THE START Complete an online Application Form equivalent) is 4.5 or higher but lower than From the admission process through to graduation, www.yorkville.ca Contact Us Apply Now 5.5 will have to successfully complete student services is committed to your success. 1 Level 2 of the English Language Pathway Program. FULL-TIME TUTORING Submit required documents such as transcripts, All students completing Level 2 of the Learning support services are available 24/7 for math, resume, detailed course descriptions for transfer credits research, writing and resource challenges. English Language Pathway Program are consideration, and a Statement of Interest. eligible to start their academic program WRITING LAB 2 but will enroll in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course in Term 1. Interactive resource and proof-reading service to Pay the application fee enhance and refine writing and grammar skills. Students with an IELTS score (or equivalent) of 5.5 but below 6.0 are 3 eligible to start their academic program but will enroll in an English for Academic Intakes Purposes (EAP) course in Term 1. English Language Proficiency Students with an IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) will enroll in Yorkville University’s regular academic program 4 annual intakes to get you started as soon as you without condition. are ready for a challenging and rewarding academic If English is not your primary or native language and you program. completed your previous education in a language other than Students without an IELTS score will be English, you will need to provide proof of English language asked to complete the Oxford Placement proficiency: START DATES: Test to determine their placement in either (a) Level 1, (b) Level 2 or (c) enter January, April, July and October. TOEFL with a score of at least 550 (written version) or 80 their degree program directly or with PROGRAM LENGTH: (Internet-based version) a concurrent English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course. 3 years (4-year degree equivalent) of continuous IELTS with overall bandwidth of at least 6.0 enrolment. Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) with a For more information visit: score of 60 or higher www.yorkvilleu.ca A score equivalent to these scores on another test of English language proficiency recognized by the university Stay In Touch

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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.)