Liberal Arts Co-op Program
Bachelor of Design, User Experience Design (UXD)
The User Experience Design program is part of the Faculty of Liberal Arts, located in Brantford. As a Laurier UXD student, you will gain in-depth knowledge of design thinking, information architecture, interface design, interaction design, usability testing and product research and development. You develop strong technical skills in lab and studio environments, and can apply your skills in industry, government or community organizations during your extended work term.
The extended work term of 12 to 16 months allows you to engage in a project of reasonable complexity and see it to completion. User Experience Design co-op positions include:
- Business Analyst
- User Experience Analyst
- Information Architect
- Marketing Designer/Director
- Usability Specialist
- Visual Designer
- Service Design Lead
You are required to apply for admission to co-op at the end of second year and participate in a competitive entry process. Recruitment begins in January for work terms that start in May.
| Year | Fall (September–December) | Winter (January–April) | Spring (May–August) |
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Study Term | Study Term | Break |
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2 |
Study Term | Study Term | Break |
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3 |
Study Term | Study Term | Work Term |
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4 |
Work Term | Work Term | Work Term |
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5 |
Study Term | Study Term |
Visit the undergraduate calendar for a complete and current list of courses.
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Year 1: Design Thinking I: Foundations |
Year 2: Graphic Design I |
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Year 3: Interaction Design I |
Year 4: Capstone Design Project |
| Industry | Highest | Median |
| Government | $845 | $828 |
| Industry/Commerce | $1,240 | $961 |