Design (R63)
Open UniversityUndergraduate 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.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
Key features
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