Study Design at the OU

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  • Welcome to Design at The Open University

    • If you're thinking about studying design at The Open University and want to know if you're ready for it, then this is the place for you.

      When you're ready to take it further, you can find out more and register here.

    •  What will I study?

      Find out more about what design is at the OU and how that might be different to what you're expecting.

    • What qualifications or skills do I need?

      Find out what qualifications and skills you need to study design - you might be surprised. 

    • What's it like being an OU student?

      Hear from OU students about what it's like to study design with us.

    • How much time does it take?

      Find out more about the time it takes to be a designer and how it would fit with your circumstances.

    • Which design qualification is right for me?

      Explore the qualifications and awards we offer in design and how these fit with your study aims

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      Are you ready?

      When you're ready to begin you design journey:

      More on our Bachelor of Design (Honours)

      Explore our other design degrees, funding, and OU study.