Design (T54)
Open UniversityUndergraduate CertHE Distance learning 1-2 Years ArtFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic designProduct designEngineering and technology
About this course
Our Certificate of Higher Education in Design introduces you to design thinking and skills you can apply in different contexts. It explores the creative thinking and practices used in design, outlining design competencies and transferable skills for professional applications. You’ll explore design as a catalyst for change and understand how it can be used effectively to tackle various societal challenges. You’ll undertake projects that help you build design skills and develop your own design identity as you begin to compile your professional portfolio..Build an understanding of design thinking and skills and their applications in diverse contexts Begin to recognise the potential of design to respond to societal opportunities and challenges Develop your confidence and ability to work on projects and to respond to feedback constructively Recognise the value of design capabilities as transferable skills and as part of your professional development Begin to frame your own design identity and values.
Key features
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
2126 Aerospace engineers
2123 Electrical engineers
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
2122 Mechanical engineers
3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
Course Details
- Qualification
- Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
- Study Mode
- Distance learning
- Duration
- 1-2 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