BSc (Honours) Design and Innovation

• This general design degree focuses on developing creative thinking and practical work to address many problems, not just those in the creative industries. The design modules feature online design studios, social networking and inspiring study materials alongside a significant practical component. As well as design, you’ll study modules in complementary subjects, gaining skills and knowledge in an area that fits your needs and interests.

  By choosing the BSc (Bachelor of Science) designation (to follow the Energy route, Engineering route, Environment route, or Interfaces and interaction route), we’ll award you our BSc (Honours) Design and Innovation.

  
  Key Features

  • Recognised by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)
  • Build a portfolio of design work to show your ideas and skills.
  • Learn about several different design specialisms.
  • Focuses on the process and application of design and innovation in real-world contexts.

  
  Course details

  This 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
  • 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.

  To find out more about modules combinations, including curriculum and assessment details, please visit our website.

  Further Information

  If you have already studied at university level, you may be able to count it towards your Open University qualification – which could save you time and money by reducing the number of modules you need to study.

  If you feel you may need additional support, please visit our disability support page to read about what we offer.

  Visit our website to read more about our range of modules and flexible learning models.