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University Certificate - Foundations in Design

Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Richmond · Richmond, Canada

Tuition

CA$22,228

Application fee: CA$120

Submit by March 1, 2027 · 132 days left · not confirmed by the school · starts September 1, 2027

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Length
12 months
Starts
September 1, 2027not confirmed by the school
IELTS
6.5 overall
Post-study work
Not available, as published
Taught in
English
Application fee
CA$120
Cost of living (annual)
CA$23,448

Overview

Foundations in Design is a one-year (2-semester) certificate program that will develop students' skills and your understanding of design as a career. Explore the diverse options open to the design professional, and grow their skills with hands on projects. This program gives students the opportunity to focus their studies in a creative environment lead by design professionals. Study fundamental design skills such as drawing, 2D and 3D design plus develop methods in the creative process essential to their success. Complete their year with a dynamic portfolio of work that will open the door to future studies in any number of design disciplines.

Designers are found in many industries creating everything from furniture to fashion, gadgets and sports equipment, branding, websites, publishing and the built environment. With the completion of the FIND certificate, graduates often seek further design education to find a design-related career.

Entry requirements

As the university states them. Whether you meet them depends on your own results — ask us and a consultant will check with you.

English
  • PTE: 61 overall or above
  • IELTS: 6.5 overall or above
  • TOEFL: 88 overall or above
  • Duolingo: 110 overall or above
Prior study
Secondary school

Fees and living costs

Tuition
CA$22,228
Application fee
CA$120
Cost of living (annual)
CA$23,448

Published as Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Richmond publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.

Intakes

  • September 1, 2027

    Starts September 1, 2027 · apply by March 1, 2027

    not confirmed by the school

  • September 1, 2028

    Starts September 1, 2028 · apply by March 1, 2028

    not confirmed by the school

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