Yorkville University

The Bachelor of Interior Design is a CIDA accredited and ARIDO recognized program offered on-campus. The program’s practitioner oriented and skills-based approach equips students with the skill required to become an interior designer and launch a rewarding career in a growing and competitive marketplace.

Through immersive studio experiences and industry internships, Yorkville equips students with technical skills, well-developed visual literacy, and creative problem-solving skills to prepare them for the next step in their career. Yorkville's Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) and Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) accredited program culminates in a thesis project where students design their dream space and enhance the role of interior design in serving the society. Graduates also move closer to becoming registered interior designers by taking their National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam.

The curriculum is taught by a diverse faculty of industry-connected, working professionals who prepare students to become design leaders in the industry. Projects include the design of residences, hotels and restaurants, offices, and industrial spaces.

The Bachelor of Interior Design program at Yorkville University is structured in a three-term year. Students first-year tuition will be for three semesters.

Total Tuition: $76,625.00

Admission Requirements:

• Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
• Min GPA: 50.0% Convert grades
• English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 50

  • Min IELTS overall: 5.5

  • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 85

  • Min PTE overall: 42

  Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.

  This program has nationality specific English requirements.

  For conditional admission, instead of submitting language proficiency test scores, applicants may complete English courses prior to the academic program. The length of the English course is determined based on the applicant's level of English proficiency.

Other fees:

• Health Insurance Fee: $616 per year

Program Description:

If English is not the applicant's primary or native language and they completed their previous education in a language other than English, those applicants will need to provide proof of English language proficiency. The Yorkville University English Language Pathway Program enables students, with less than the minimum required IELTS scores, to be accepted to Yorkville University programs in Ontario, under the following conditions.

Bachelor of Interior Design (Ontario)

• Students whose IELTS score (or equivalent) is lower than 4.5 will have to successfully complete Level 1 and Level 2 of the English Language Pathway Program.
• Students whose IELTS score (or equivalent) is 4.5 or higher but lower than 5.5 will have to successfully complete Level 2 of the English Language Pathway Program.
• All students completing Level 2 of the English Language Pathway Program are eligible to start their academic program but will enroll in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course in Term 1. (This course is a credit course that counts towards the completion of the degree.  There is no additional charge for the EAP course.)
• Students with an IELTS score (or equivalent) of 5.5 but below 6.0 are eligible to start their academic program but will enroll in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course in Term 1.  (This course is a credit course that counts towards the completion of the degree.  There is no additional charge for the EAP course.)
• Students with an IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) will enroll in Yorkville University’s regular academic program without condition.

Bachelor of Business Administration (Ontario)

• Students whose IELTS score (or equivalent) is lower than 4.5 will have to successfully complete Level 1 and Level 2 of the English Language Pathway Program.
• Students whose IELTS score (or equivalent) is 4.5 or higher but lower than 5.5 will have to successfully complete Level 2 of the English Language Pathway Program.
• All students completing Level 2 of the English Language Pathway Program are eligible to start their academic program but will enroll in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course in Term 1. (This course is a credit course that counts towards the completion of the degree.  There is no additional charge for the EAP course.)
• Students with an IELTS score (or equivalent) of 5.5 but below 6.5 will enroll in the regular academic program but will enroll in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course in Term 1. (This course is a credit course that counts towards the completion of the degree.  There is no additional charge for the EAP course.)
• Students with an IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) will enroll in Yorkville University’s regular academic program without condition.

Level 1 and Level 2 are 12 weeks in duration and involve 25 hours of instruction per week. All students will have access to on-going language and international student services during their studies at Yorkville University. 

Tuition per session is $3,908.

Admission Requirements:

• Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School

Program Description

Acting for Film, TV & the Theatre Diploma

Master the craft of acting and harness the full range of performance techniques under the mentorship of professional actors.

The Acting for Film, TV & the Theatre program applies the Stanislavski Method (living truthfully under imaginary circumstances) to blend film and television acting with the critical foundations of stage technique. Students will explore the artistic, technical and business facets of acting through practical, hands-on training. From movement to voice and improvisation, students will learn the foundations of acting for the camera and the stage, as well as the skills needed for voice over, hosting, screenwriting, pitching, producing, directing, video editing, auditioning and career management. In addition to being an acting and drama school, the Toronto Film School equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the entire industry.

Extend the diploma with a Bachelor of Creative Arts Degree

Students can combine their creative talents with the advanced business and leadership skills needed to succeed in their chosen creative industry with a Bachelor of Creative Arts degree from Yorkville University.

Designed for students who already have a specialized diploma in the creative arts, the Bachelor of Creative Arts degree program from Yorkville University complements students' creativity with the advanced business and leadership skills they need to succeed in the creative arts industries.

Students will master a complete understanding of their chosen creative industry, including talent management, project budgeting, financial planning, and more.

How the Bursary Works

• The $19,500 Yorkville Bursary will be applied over the two years of their BCA program, and the $10,000 ApplyBoard bursary will be applied across the entire four years of the TFS + BCA terms of study
• The bursary amount shown below is for illustrative purposes only. The actual per term bursary amount is calculated based on the number of courses a student is enrolled in.

Tuition Schedule (with $29,500 bursary) - ApplyBoard bursary of $10,000 over twelve terms, Yorkville bursary of $19,500 over final six terms

Total tuition after bursary: $65,969

Admission Requirements:

• Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
• Min GPA: 50.0% Convert grades
• English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 50

  • Min IELTS overall: 5.5

  • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 85

  • Min PTE overall: 42

  Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.

  For conditional admission, instead of submitting language proficiency test scores, applicants may complete English courses prior to the academic program. The length of the English course is determined based on the applicant's level of English proficiency.

Other fees:

• Health Insurance Fee: $616 per year