- Diploma
- 12 months
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
Ask about this course- 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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