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Course summary
Design and innovation isn’t just about creating things. It’s about finding creative solutions to problems that affect every aspect of our lives. With our design and innovation degree, you’ll learn how to use design thinking to make things better for people, places and our planet, developing the creative mindset and skills employers increasingly demand. You’ll also have the flexibility to combine design with a complementary subject of your choice – from engineering to the arts – to build a BA or BSc qualification that’s unique to your passions and career goals. Key features of the course
- Tailor your degree to your career goals by combining design with another subject
- Develop technical and innovative problem-solving skills you can use within the creative industries and beyond
- Explore the design process and how design approaches can be used to find solutions to diverse real-world problems
- Use our supportive online learning spaces to share with fellow students and ignite new ideas
Modules
This design and innovation degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits. In Stage 1, you’ll study one 60-credit design module and 60 credits of option modules in a complementary subject from your chosen designation – BA (Bachelor of Arts) or BSc (Bachelor of Science). In Stage 2, you’ll study one 60-credit design module and 60 credits of option modules from your chosen designation. In Stage 3, you’ll study one 60-credit design module and 60 credits of option modules from your chosen designation. We’ve created themes to guide you and help you choose your 180 credits of option 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 | £23352 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £21996 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £7632 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £7440 | Whole course |
| Wales | £7872 | Whole course |
| EU | £24552 | Whole course |
| International | £24552 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £24552 | 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 2026. Fees typically increase annually.
Provider information
Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ