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York

Design (BDes)

OUAC YD

Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–87%Mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • 5 additional 4U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • Submit your application for admission to the OUAC by January 15, 2026, for guaranteed consideration to this program.Applications received after this date will be reviewed if space is available.
  • In addition to applying for admission to York via the OUAC, applicants must complete an audition, interview and/or portfolio review. Find out more at
  • ampd.yorku.ca/apply.
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published50
What you studyDesign
What it isA Bachelor of Design teaches you to create visual and physical solutions to real problems, combining art, technology, and user needs. You'll learn design thinking, digital tools, and how to present ideas clearly rather than focusing narrowly on fine art or engineering alone. This program suits people who want to solve practical problems through creativity and aren't sure whether they're more interested in making things or making them look good.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceYork University on OUInfo

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