DIGITAL EXPERIENCE DESIGN
Admission REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet the academic requirements listed under the categories of admission and ensure you meet additional admission criteria.
2025/26
You must meet the following requirements to apply for Fall 2025 or Spring/Summer 2026 intake. If you are applying to start your studies in Spring/Summer 2025, you must meet requirements outlined in the 2024/25 Academic Calendar.
Categories of admission
Applicants may be admitted to one of the following:
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar // Admission in this category does not imply or guarantee the transfer of any coursework and/or credential unless a block transfer agreement (internal or external) is in effect and published in the calendar by the Office of the University Registrar. In addition, transfer of coursework does not imply or guarantee than an applicant will be admitted.
Applicants must have completed one of the following from a recognized institution:
- A diploma
OR
- A bachelor's degree
Additional admission criteria
All applicants must meet the following:
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar | Applicable to all admission categories
All applicants must meet an acceptable level of English language proficiency. We will require official documents such as high school or post-secondary transcripts or proof of successful completion of standardized language evaluation. Full details are available in MacEwan’s academic calendar or online at MacEwan.ca/ELP.
Do I need to know how to draw?
There is no need for students to know how to draw or to have a background in fine art to do Digital Experience Design. DXD is a highly multidisciplinary field and digital experience designers have diverse skill sets and come from various disciplines such as design, business, social science, computer science and communication.
We want your admission experience to be successful and straightforward. To help you along the way, we've prepared a step-by-step guide to the admission process.