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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Design and Innovation (Q61)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£7,428Home Fee
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA/BSc Design and Innovation (Q61) at Open University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. 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. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Design Thinking and Problem-Solving
Principles of Design and Innovation
User-Centred Design Methods
Design Process and Prototyping
Sustainable Design Practices
Digital Tools and Design Applications
Innovation Strategy and Implementation
Design Project and Professional Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£18,000£27,000£41,500
5 years£18,000£29,500£43,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 13% above UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 23% above UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

73%Working
4%Studying
9%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
47%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
84%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
86%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
66%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
47%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Open University

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