College Diploma – Interactive Design – User Experience (Optional Co-op)

The Interactive Design – User Experience (UX) 2-year diploma program prepares students to combine creative vision with technology to build user-centered digital products that solve complex business problems.

• Core Focus & Curriculum: Covers visual design principles, data-driven design, human-centered workflows, and interactive technology. The User Experience (UX) major focuses on software interaction, user research, interview-driven insights, prototype development, usability testing, and strategic design planning under business uncertainty.

• Portfolio & Hands-on Experience: Students build a comprehensive professional portfolio through collaborative project planning, iterative design testing, and an applied second-year capstone project. Includes an optional work placement term after Year 1.

• Job Insights:

  • Canada: Average salary of $70,924/yr (Range: $44K – $110K) | 508 jobs advertised (July 2026).

  • Alberta: Average salary of $73,853/yr (Range: $49K – $111K) | 43 jobs advertised (July 2026).

Academic Background:

• Minimum Level of Education Completed: Grade 12 / High School

• Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Language Requirements:

• Minimum Language Test Scores: IELTS 6.0 | TOEFL 80.0 | PTE 53.0 | Duolingo 115

• Conditional Admission: Available by completing English courses prior to the academic program if valid test scores are not yet provided.

PGWP Eligibility: This program is PGWP eligible for international students, provided they are enrolled in the on-campus delivery mode or complete more than 50% of their coursework on campus (if taking the blended option). International students attending all classes online will NOT be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
IRCC Disclaimer: The final decision on PGWP approval rests solely with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) based on official criteria.
General Admission Note: Program requirements serve only as a guide and do not guarantee admission.