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Program description - January 2027
Create bold visuals and build brands with Conestoga's Bachelor of Design.
If you're a high school graduate with a passion for creativity, visual storytelling and entrepreneurship, this Bachelor of Design program is your launchpad into the world of professional design. This four-year honours degree blends artistic skill with business strategy to prepare you to craft compelling design solutions for today's rapidly changing markets.
You'll learn in small classes with expert faculty, work in advanced studio spaces and gain hands-on experience through co-op placements. From typography and illustration to branding and marketing, you'll build a portfolio that showcases your talent and sets you apart in the design industry.
What you'll learn
- Visual design fundamentals, including typography, colour theory, drawing and illustration
- Branding, marketing and business strategy for creative professionals
- Interactive and digital design using advanced technology
- Project-based learning with a focus on sustainability and accessibility
- Real-world experience through co-op and studio-based projects
Program details
Estimated tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2026 and later will be available Spring 2026.
Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2026 and later will be available Spring 2026.
Canadian
International
Canadian fee details
Returning student tuition & fees
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International fee details
Returning student tuition & fees
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View all International tuition & fee details for all levels
Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Awards & scholarships
The Conestoga College Degree Entrance Scholarship is awarded to students accepted into their first term of eligible degree programs with an average of at least 70%.
Co-op information
- Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn money while you apply what you've learned in a real workplace environment. Visit Co-operative education for more information.
- The College cannot guarantee co-op employment. All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Department of Co-op Education.
- Students are responsible for their own transportation and associated costs in order to complete work term requirements. Work locations may not always be readily accessible by public transportation.
- In order to participate in a WIL experience/Co-op work term, students must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Students who are not eligible for co-op or do not secure the first work term by the start of the work term semester will be offered the option to enrol in the 15 credit Career Management in Canada GCM70000 co-op alternative. This co-op alternative involves guided activities involving approximately 2 hours of coaching and advising time per week and additional project work.
- If GCM70000 is selected, students cannot transfer back into the co-op stream and cannot complete a co-op term for their first work term.
- GCM70000 is delivered online with virtual group coaching/advising session of 2 hours per week.
- GCM70000 is only an alternative for the first co-op work term of the program, students will still complete at least one mandatory co-op work term if they choose GCM70000.
Delivery sequence - January 2027 - Kitchener – Doon
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