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Industrial Design (BID) at Carleton University
BID (Bachelor of Industrial Design) · Faculty of Engineering and Design · Ottawa campus
What average do you need for Carleton Industrial Design (BID)?
What courses do you need?
Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Required
- PortfolioDue 5 March 2027
See these dates on the deadline calendar, with your other programs, and add them to your own calendar.
How much does Carleton Industrial Design (BID) cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $9,700 first year, $39,000 in all
- Student fees
- $1,400 to $3,700 first year, $5,700 to $14,700 in all
- Books and supplies
- $1,800 first year, $7,400 in allSchool's estimate from 2025-26
- Residence and meals
- $14,000 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $34,500 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Ottawa-Gatineau, $958 a month
What careers does Carleton Industrial Design (BID) lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- ArchitectDesign buildings and take legal responsibility for them. Two degrees, a long internship and an exam before you can use the title.$81kTypical pay9 to 11 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Industrial DesignerDesign the objects people buy: products, furniture, vehicles. A 4-year degree and a portfolio. A small market in Canada, a big one in the US.$75kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- UX DesignerUX (user experience) designers decide how an app or website works before anyone writes code. A portfolio gets you hired, not a diploma.$70kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Architectural TechnologistTurn an architect's ideas into drawings a builder can use. A 2 or 3 year college diploma, Revit and the building code.$63kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- GIS AnalystTurn location data into maps and answers. GIS (geographic information systems) work sits behind city planning, utilities, mining and emergency response.$79kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Interior DesignerPlan the inside of buildings so they work, pass code and look right. A 4-year degree, two years of practice and a national exam. Not decorating.$60kTypical pay6 to 8 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study architecture and design?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural ScienceTMU, Ontario | 90%+ | $9,742 |
| Architectural StudiesLaurentian, Ontario | A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | $9,903 |
| Architectural StudiesToronto, Ontario | High 80s and above | $6,100 |
| ArchitectureWaterloo, Ontario | Individual selection from the mid-80s | $9,322 |
| Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Design: Experiential Learning (4 years)Ottawa, Ontario | 75% minimum (English program); 75% minimum (French program) | $8,421 |
| Game Design and DevelopmentLaurier, Ontario | Mid 70s | $6,180 |
| Landscape ArchitectureGuelph, Ontario | No average published | $9,429 |
| User Experience DesignLaurier, Ontario | Mid 70s | $7,222 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: admissions.carleton.ca (opens in a new tab) ((degree: Industrial Design (BID)))
- Entering average (Common University Data Ontario, fall 2022): couprodpublicreports.tgtsolutions.com (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: carleton.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: housing.carleton.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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