Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2027
- Starting February 2028
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 87
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Design
Overview
About the programme
We have expertise in interdisciplinary research and have worked and supervised studies which straddle the disciplines of architecture, placemaking, engineering, graphic design, computing, media and communications and social innovation among others. This Collaborative Design programme is offered at The Open University UK.
Programme Structure
Our research interests include:
- Designing inclusive environments
- Communication and collaboration in design teams
- Cross-cultural collaboration
- Empowering marginalised groups through design (e.g. ethnic minorities, older people, design with neurodiversity, design for mental health
- Online engagement and collaboration
- Collaborative storytelling and making
- Social innovation and creative citizenship
- Enabling design capabilities and community leadership
- Participatory design practices
- Co-designing futures
- Collaboration and community engagement in the built environment
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 87
Other requirements
General requirements
Entry requirements
- Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 30,874 AUD / year (≈ 16,420 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,413 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Living costs
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
1,594-2,529 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
