Carleton University · Engineering, architecture and design

Design

Reference year : 2026-27

Specializations and variants

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Program Requirements Master of Design (5.0 credits) The program may be completed over two years. Consult the School regarding registration sequence. Requirements: 1. 1.5 credits in: 1.5 IDES 5101 [0.5] Interdisciplinary Design Development Seminar IDES 5102 [0.5] Design Research Methods IDES 5103 [0.5] Interdisciplinary Design Development Studio 2. 1.5 credits in elective courses, chosen in consultation with the Graduate Program Coordinator. A minimum of 1.0 credit should be selected from outside the MDes program, 0.5 credit may be in Directed Study. Exceptions subject to approval. 4.5 credits of the credits presented for this degree must be at the 5000-level or higher. 1.5 4. 2.0 credits in: 2.0 IDES 5909 [2.0] Thesis (in the specialization) Total Credits 5.0 Master of Design with Collaborative Specialization in Accessibility (5.0 credits)

Program pathways and conditions

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Pathway 1
Requirements:
1. 1.5 credits in:1.5
IDES 5101 [0.5]Interdisciplinary Design Development Seminar
IDES 5102 [0.5]Design Research Methods
IDES 5103 [0.5]Interdisciplinary Design Development Studio
2. 1.0 credit in:1.0
ACCS 5001 [0.5]Critical Disability Studies
ACCS 5002 [0.5]Accessibility and Inclusive Design Seminar
3. 0.5 credit in elective course0.5
4. 2.0 credits in:2.0
IDES 5909 [2.0]Thesis (in the specialization)
Total Credits5.0

Courses

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Sources and references

Reference year : 2026-27

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