About the course

The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Design Studies is a non-studio, liberal arts program that provides an interdisciplinary orientation to the history and theory of the design disciplines, material culture and design thinking. Design Studies focuses on the properties of objects and environments as reflections of the social, historical, technological and physical contexts in which they are produced. It presents the formative role of design in shaping human values and experiences. This major is for students whose interests and talents in design are more general, cross-disciplinary, and span the five disciplines offered in the College of Design. The Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies is geared towards students who are interested in an interdisciplinary orientation to design and material culture. At the core of Design Studies is an investigation into the formative role of design in shaping human values and experiences by engaging students in the critical evaluation of design through research, writing, and exhibition. In addition to design history, theory and criticism, students in Design Studies also engage in applying design processes and methods to fields outside of design, such as business, education, social causes and cultural initiatives. Design Studies produces students who are fluid in working with designers because of their insight into the design process. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Raleigh
Summer (May), 2024	Raleigh
Summer (June), 2024	Raleigh
Fall (August), 2024	Raleigh
Spring (January), 2025	Raleigh
Summer (May), 2025	Raleigh
Summer (June), 2025	Raleigh
Fall (August), 2025	Raleigh
Spring (January), 2026	Raleigh
Summer (May), 2026	Raleigh
Summer (June), 2026	Raleigh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for North Carolina State University - Raleigh

Apply via Common Application or Coalition Application by Undergraduate Admissions deadlines.

　　We HIGHLY recommend that you put a second-choice major. If you are not selected for your first choice major, you could be under consideration for your second choice major. Your second choice major cannot be another studio-based major and should be something that interests you.

　　2. Complete ?To-Do List? in WolfPAW account.

　　* NO portfolio required for Design Studies applicants.

　　IELTS Academic-6.5 or higher (minimum of 6.5 in each sub score)

　　TOEFL IBT-85 or higher (minimum of 18 in each sub score)

　　TOEFL Paper Based-563 or higher. PTE Academic-62 or higher (minimum of 53 in each sub score)

　　Freshman applicants should submit an official copy of Their high school transcript.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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