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. By combining design with a complementary subject of your choice – from engineering to the arts – you'll 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 to use design approaches to find solutions to diverse real-world problems- Use our supportive online learning spaces to share with fellow students and find inspiration
Which department am I in?
The Open University
Study options
Online/Distance
(3 Years)
Tuition fees
£8,840.00 (9,63,173)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
February 2027
Online/Distance
(3 Years)
Tuition fees
£8,840.00 (9,63,173)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
October 2026
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.