Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

College Diploma – Interactive Design – Web Design and Development (Optional Co-op)

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Canada

College / Diploma CA$24,060/yr

Program overview

The Interactive Design – Web Design and Development 2-year diploma program equips students to build responsive, interactive web experiences, combining front-end and back-end development skills with human-centered digital design.

  • Core Focus & Curriculum: Covers digital design fundamentals, data-driven design, workflow techniques, and media production pipelines. The Web Design and Development major focuses on full-stack web concepts, front-end and back-end development, responsive web architecture, interactive features, accessibility standards, data models, and next-generation web content creation.

  • Portfolio & Hands-on Experience: Features collaborative project planning, an optional work placement term after Year 1, and an applied Year 2 capstone project solving real-world community or business problems while building a professional design portfolio.

  • Job Insights:

    • Canada: Average salary of $66,610/yr (Range: $40K – $104K) | 517 jobs advertised (July 2026).

    • Alberta: Average salary of $67,800/yr (Range: $42K – $102K) | 51px / 51 jobs advertised (July 2026).

Eligibility & requirements

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.

Additional notes

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.

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