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Baccalauréat en design de communication visuelle at Université Laval
Baccalauréat en design (B. Des.) · Faculté d'aménagement, d'architecture, d'art et de design · Quebec City campus · Taught in French
What average do you need for Laval Baccalauréat en design de communication visuelle?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. Laval works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
No: Laval asks for a year of university, or its own 30-credit preparatory year, before the program
What courses do you need?
Laval's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
The school lists no specific courses for this program, or we could not read them: check its page (opens in a new tab).
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
- An OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) alone is not enough: Laval asks for a high school diploma plus one year of university. This is a limited-capacity program, and Laval does not allow entry into the preparatory year for most such programs: a Grade 12 graduate first applies to a non-quota program to take the 30-credit preparatory year (with this program's prerequisite courses), then applies to this program during that year, with no guarantee of a place
- Required
- If primary and secondary school were not in French: French test TCF (Test de connaissance du français, a French test) tout public; Laval may then add French as a second language courses (Cheminement en immersion francaise)
How much does Laval Baccalauréat en design de communication visuelle cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $3,100 first year, $9,400 in all
- Student fees
- $1,200 to $1,600 first year, $3,500 to $4,800 in all
- Rent after first year
- $15,300 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Québec, $638 a month
What careers does Laval Baccalauréat en design de communication visuelle 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ArchitectureMcGill, Quebec | Low to high 90s (top 6); low to high 90s (math and science courses) | $12,986 |
| DesignConcordia, Quebec | High school: C+ (Ontario 67 to 69% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
| 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 |
| Architectural Studies: Conservation and SustainabilityCarleton, Ontario | 78% | $9,806 |
| Architectural Studies: DesignCarleton, Ontario | 78% | $9,806 |
| ArchitectureWaterloo, Ontario | Individual selection from the mid-80s | $9,322 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: ulaval.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: ulaval.ca (opens in a new tab) (cdn-contenu.quebec.ca (opens in a new tab) ; ulaval.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: residences.ulaval.ca (opens in a new tab) (residences.ulaval.ca (opens in a new tab) ; ulaval.ca (opens in a new tab))
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Université Laval. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.