Design (R63)

Open University
Undergraduate BDes (Hon) Distance learning 6 Years ArtFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic designProduct designEngineering and technology

About this course

Design shapes our world. From the products and services we use to the systems that make up our society. Our design degree (BDes) will nurture your creativity, develop your problem-solving and help you turn ideas into action. You’ll learn through practical projects that introduce you to the world of professional design across industries – from designing a humble T-shirt to tackling real-world problems facing our future. By the end, you’ll have a respected degree, a professional portfolio and the technical and creative skills needed to launch you into your chosen career.

Key features

  • Explore how design thinking can drive positive change for people, places and our planet

  • Develop a toolkit of technical and creative skills to support your design career

  • Learn from practising design experts and build a professional portfolio of creative solutions

  • Collaborate, experiment, share ideas and grow your network through our online studio
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    2126 Aerospace engineers
    2123 Electrical engineers
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    2129 Engineering professionals
    3116 Planning, process and production technicians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Design (with Honours) - BDes (Hon)
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    6 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Product design, Engineering and technology