Design shapes our world. From the products and services we use to the systems that make up our society. Our design degree (BDes) will nurture your creativity, develop your problem-solving and help you turn ideas into action. You’ll learn through practical projects that introduce you to the world of professional design across industries – from designing a humble T-shirt to tackling real-world problems facing our future. By the end, you’ll have a respected degree, a professional portfolio and the technical and creative skills needed to launch you into your chosen career.
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Design shapes our world. From the products and services we use to the systems that make up our society. Our design degree (BDes) will nurture your creativity, develop your problem-solving and help you turn ideas into action. You’ll learn through practical projects that introduce you to the world of professional design across industries – from designing a humble T-shirt to tackling real-world problems facing our future. By the end, you’ll have a respected degree, a professional portfolio and the technical and creative skills needed to launch you into your chosen career.<br/><br/>**Key features**<br/>- Explore how design thinking can drive positive change for people, places and our planet<br/><br/><br/>- Develop a toolkit of technical and creative skills to support your design career<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from practising design experts and build a professional portfolio of creative solutions<br/><br/><br/>- Collaborate, experiment, share ideas and grow your network through our online studio<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
6 Years
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Distance Learning
Varied
Application deadline
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Course Code
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Institution Code
O11
Points of Entry
Year 1
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Northern Ireland | £7,440 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £7,632 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
Wales | £7,872 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £21,996 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England | £23,352 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, Channel Islands, International | £24,552 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |