Master of Science (MSc) Thesis-based in Computational Media Design

Deadlines for the submission of complete applications are available on the Future Students website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/graduate/explore-programs/computational-media-design-master-science-thesis-based.

In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies admission requirements, the CMD program requires:

a) While applicants from any discipline will be considered, undergraduate degrees in Art, Computer Science, Dance, Design, Drama, English or Music are preferred. An academic or professional background in one area is possible, but ideally applicants would have a background in two areas.

b) For applicants required to provide proof of proficiency in English, a minimum TOEFL score of 105 (internet-based test), a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 (minimum of 7.0 in each section), a minimum CAEL score of 70  (minimum of 70 in each component), a PTE score of 59 or higher, or a Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 200 is required. This requirement can also be met by completing the Academic Communication Certificate with a minimum grade of A- in each course.

c) A single page statement of interest. This is not a proposal, but a declaration of interest in interdisciplinary research in Art, Dance, Design, Drama, English or Music, and Computer Science.

d) Applicants must submit a portfolio that provides up to ten examples of their research and creative work. This may include any combination of academic publications and reports, images, video, audio recordings, musical scores, documentation of installations, and written works. Applicants may provide a URL to portfolio items that cannot be uploaded through the application system.

e) A curriculum vitae.

f) Two reference letters.