Environmental Design — Master of Environmental Design (MEDes)
CanadaCourse at a Glance
- BachelorDegree level
- Main Campus, CanadaLocation
- School of Architecture, Planning and LandscapeField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- Main CampusCampus
- Master of Environmental Design (MEDes)Awards
- $3,078Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
The Master in Environmental Design (MEDes) is an innovative thesis-based degree program offered by the Faculty of Environmental Design (EVDS). If you wish to expand your current professional or design-related background with advanced interdisciplinary practice-based research and study, then the MEDes program is for you.
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Blurring traditional disciplinary definitions, you'll undertake your studies in one or more areas included in EVDS, including the science of sustainable design and planning, digital design and fabrication, the history, pedagogy, process and practice of design and urban analysis and planning. Undergraduate study is required - you cannot enter the MEDes program directly from high school. The most up-to-date admission requirements can be found at evds.ucalgary.ca.
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What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 6.5
- Study modefull-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 86; PTE Academic 60; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: English Language Proficiency may be met without a test by any one of: three years of formal full-time study in English at a secondary school in a University of Calgary exempt country or accredited to offer Canadian, American or British curricula; two years of formal full-time study in English at an accredited or recognised post-secondary institution in Canada or a University of Calgary approved English-speaking country; 80% or better in Alberta English Language Arts 30-1 or equivalent; 5 or better in IB Higher or Standard Level English A (Literature or Language and Literature) or 6 or better in Higher Level English B; 4 or better in Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition or English Language and Composition; grade A or B (6 or higher on the GCSE 9-point scale) in GCSE-level, A/S-level or A-level English (non-ESL); three years at a school in English that is an accredited member of the Council of International Schools including a senior academic English course; or a University of Calgary English credit course, comparative literature course or university equivalent with a final grade of B- or better. The published exempt-country list is: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cameroon (English curriculum), Cayman Islands, Cook Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta, Marshall Island, Mauritius (English curriculum), Montserrat, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Puerto Rico (English curriculum), Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Saint Helena, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States of America, US Virgin Islands, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Sources: https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/admissions/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements and A.12 English Language Proficiency, https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/pages/e9845c2c03e84596bcaf892d52666fbf · Application fee: CAD 145.00 for applicants with any international education (CAD 125.00 for applicants with Canadian education only), non-refundable, paid on submission of the online application. Source: University of Calgary How to apply, https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/admissions/how-to-apply
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- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$3,078 CAD total programme cost≈ $2,263 total programme cost
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsThe University of Calgary states it offers more than CAD 22 million in scholarships, awards and bursaries each year to prospective high school students and that the Entrance Award program is available for both Canadian and international applicants; 35% of incoming students receive an award in their first year. Automatic admission awards include the President's Admission Scholarship, valued at CAD 5,000, given to any student with an admission average of 95% or higher. High School Awards and Bursaries cover 1,100+ awards ranging from CAD 500 to CAD 10,000. Prestige awards are valued from CAD 20,000 to CAD 100,000 and many are renewable. SourceView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Environmental Design — Master of Environmental Design (MEDes) cost?
CAD 3,078 total programme cost.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
What are the entry requirements?
English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 86; PTE Academic 60; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: English Language Proficiency may be met without a test by any one of: three years of formal full-time study in English at a secondary school in a University of Calgary exempt country or accredited to offer Canadian, American or British curricula; two years of formal full-time study in English at an accredited or recognised post-secondary institution in Canada or a University of Calgary approved English-speaking country; 80% or better in Alberta English Language Arts 30-1 or equivalent; 5 or better in IB Higher or Standard Level English A (Literature or Language and Literature) or 6 or better in Higher Level English B; 4 or better in Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition or English Language and Composition; grade A or B (6 or higher on the GCSE 9-point scale) in GCSE-level, A/S-level or A-level English (non-ESL); three years at a school in English that is an accredited member of the Council of International Schools including a senior academic English course; or a University of Calgary English credit course, comparative literature course or university equivalent with a final grade of B- or better. The published exempt-country list is: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cameroon (English curriculum), Cayman Islands, Cook Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta, Marshall Island, Mauritius (English curriculum), Montserrat, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Puerto Rico (English curriculum), Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Saint Helena, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States of America, US Virgin Islands, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Sources: https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/admissions/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements and A.12 English Language Proficiency, https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/pages/e9845c2c03e84596bcaf892d52666fbf · Application fee: CAD 145.00 for applicants with any international education (CAD 125.00 for applicants with Canadian education only), non-refundable, paid on submission of the online application. Source: University of Calgary How to apply, https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/admissions/how-to-apply
Is there a scholarship?
The University of Calgary states it offers more than CAD 22 million in scholarships, awards and bursaries each year to prospective high school students and that the Entrance Award program is available for both Canadian and international applicants; 35% of incoming students receive an award in their first year. Automatic admission awards include the President's Admission Scholarship, valued at CAD 5,000, given to any student with an admission average of 95% or higher. High School Awards and Bursaries cover 1,100+ awards ranging from CAD 500 to CAD 10,000. Prestige awards are valued from CAD 20,000 to CAD 100,000 and many are renewable. Source View scholarship page
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