Bachelor of Design (Honours) (1336C) (Co-op)

The Bachelor of Design is a four-year degree in visual design complemented by courses in entrepreneurship, marketing, and management, preparing graduates to build market-ready design solutions with strategic business knowledge. Unique in Ontario, the program blends visual design, entrepreneurship, and liberal studies with co-op opportunities, small class sizes, and access to advanced studio, printing, and technology facilities. Through a project-based learning approach, students take courses spanning typography, color theory, interactive design, branding, and business management, while engaging in dynamic studio projects for both in-class and real-world clients that address key issues like accessibility and sustainability.

Academic Qualification: High School / Grade 12 completion.

Minimum GPA: 65.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 88.0

• PTE: 58.0

• Duolingo: 120

Conditional Admission: Available for applicants who do not meet language test requirements by completing designated English pathway courses prior to academic study.

Value: $1,500 – $2,500 CAD (automatically applied after Day 10 of the term).

Award Breakdown:

70% – 79% average: $1,500 CAD

80% – 89% average: $2,000 CAD

90% – 100% average: $2,500 CAD

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be enrolled in Year 1 of an eligible degree program across any Conestoga campus (Fall, Winter, or Spring terms).

Minimum 70% admission average required.

Exclusion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students are ineligible.

Maintenance Requirement: Continuing students must maintain a minimum 70% Program Weighted Average to retain funding.