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Design (W23) at Open University - UCAS

Open University

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: The Open University

Design (W23)

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Course summary

Our Diploma of Higher Education in Design builds and enhances your design skills, empowering you to apply a design-led creative approach to today’s social, ecological, and technological challenges. It explores design theory and practice, portraying design as a catalyst for change and its potential to tackle issues across various domains. Through project-based learning, you’ll develop core professional design competencies, participate in activities that refine your skills, integrate knowledge from a spectrum of disciplines, and gain valuable collaborative experiences. Moreover, you’ll have opportunities to craft design projects and develop your unique design identity, working towards collating a professional portfolio. Key features

  • Cultivate your design identity, values and field of practice
  • Develop confidence and ability to work with diverse groups across different disciplines
  • Deepen your scholarship on design history, theory and practice
  • Explore how you can use design to enhance our capabilities to live sustainably
  • Learn how social and professional networks can work to address real-world challenges and opportunities

Modules

This diploma of higher education has two stages, each comprising 120 credits. In Stage 1, you’ll study two 60-credit modules. In Stage 2, you’ll study two 60-credit modules.


How to apply

To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

There are no qualification requirements for this course.


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £14544 Whole course
Republic of Ireland £13968 Whole course
Scotland £4752 Whole course
Northern Ireland £4636 Whole course
Wales £5248 Whole course
EU £14944 Whole course
International £14944 Whole course
Channel Islands £14944 Whole course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Fee information is valid for modules starting before 31 July 2025. Fees typically increase annually.
Design (W23) at Open University - UCAS