Online Design Degree :: Accredited Universities

This degree program balances and integrates the academic and studio requirements specific to design with general education requirements. TRU-OL offers some courses that fulfill both lower-level and upper-level degree requirements. However, students who have not previously taken art or design studio courses or who are not currently working as an artist or designer may need to complete most studio credits through classroom courses from other recognized post-secondary institutions and transfer the credit to the degree program.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants to specific programs are required to fulfill program admission requirements.
• Upon reading suggested or required course requisites, applicants registering in Open Learning courses must determine if their level of education or experience is suitable to meet course prerequisites and be prepared to support this declaration, if required. Once registered, students are affirming they either meet course prerequisites or are taking responsibility for their enrolment in courses, as applicable. In doing so, students are acknowledging personal responsibility for their educational proficiency and performance in the courses they have enrolled in. Open Learning students wishing to take courses on campus may have to prove that they meet certain prerequisites.
• Applicants must have proficiency in English at a level suitable to the course or program of study for which they are applying. University-level courses require English proficiency equivalent to Grade 12 English or higher. While most courses and programs offered through TRU-OL do not require any particular English proficiency tests, prospective students who have English as a second language may be asked to provide information concerning their proficiency in English.

Other Fees

• $91.78 Course Extension

• $86.13 Course Administration Fees

• $17.16 Technology Fees (Per 3 Credit)

• $114.60 Formal Grade Appeal

• $143.25 Program Planning Fees

• Shipping & Handling Fees

 Canadian Mailing Address: $21.00

 USA Mailing Address: $70.00

 International Address: $140.00

• $252.84 Material Fees (not including shipping)

Notes

• All persons are eligible for general admission to Open Learning and can apply for course registration as well as admission into credential programs. Differential fees and services may apply to applicants who are classified as international students as well as non-permanent residents of British Columbia.
• Applicants do not require a specific grade point average (GPA) and are not required to submit transcripts from secondary school to be admitted to TRU-OL and to register in courses.
• International students required to write their exams outside of Canada must submit a Statement of Presiding Supervisor form. Students are required to locate their own exam supervisor and once the student and supervisor have completed their portion of the form, it should be faxed or mailed to Open Learning.
• Currently Open Learning has exam centres in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan and Korea where students can access exam supervisors. Please contact the Open Learning Exams department at exams@tru.ca for contact information at these locations, or for any exam related questions.

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Design and innovation have a huge impact on society well beyond the creative industries – finding solutions to problems that affect every aspect of our lives. This ground-breaking course features online design studios, social networking, and inspiring study materials, and each module has a significant practical component. Alongside design and innovation you will study a complementary subject – choosing from arts, business, engineering or environment – to gain knowledge and skills that will be useful in a wide range of careers.

Key features of the course
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Focus on the process of design, working with and for others, and applying design and innovation in real-world contexts

Put your learning into practice as you study

Build a highly relevant portfolio of design work

Entry Requirements

None

Other Fees

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This course is validated and awarded by our partner Staffordshire University, the Certificate will state 'Staffordshire University' and the Graduation ceremony is part of the Staffordshire University Awards Ceremony. The course is delivered by the National Design Academy via part-time online distance learning.

Anyone who is serious about becoming an interior designer who has an existing Foundation Degree or HND (or equivalent) in a relevant design subject may top-up to BA (Hons) Design for Outdoor Living. This top-up degree gives you the opportunity to gain a qualification in two distinct disciplines of interior design.

Mature students with extensive experience in the Interior Design profession can also receive recognition through this qualification.

This Degree is validated and awarded by Staffordshire University.

If you have to juggle family commitments, full-time or part-time work and want the flexibility offered by studying part-time by distance learning, then this is the course for you.

The National Design Academy is listed within the 'listed bodies' of Recognised UK Degrees, ensuring your qualification is Nationally and Internationally recognised.

Entry Requirements

You will need to have achieved:

A Foundation Degree in Interior Design (All NDA FdA Interior Design graduates are guaranteed a place on this BA (Hons) course)
HND/HNC in Interior Design (HNC students may require access additional FdA Modules)
An equivalent qualification
Students who have completed qualifications other than the NDA's Foundation Degree, may need to access additional FdA Modules.

Applications are welcome from those aged 21 with extensive experience in the interior design profession. Please submit a portfolio of evidence showing an entire project to include; sketches, plans, estimates and a final design pack.

Other Fees

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This postgraduate course in Design Management has been developed to enable you to professionally and knowledgeably manage the design process from inception through to completion and beyond. Please note there will be no intake to this course in 2014/15.

In the Engineering, Architecture and Construction sector, the number of stakeholders, design and construction teams, and sub-contractors is diverse. Managing projects within these sectors demands accurate communication, continuous collaboration and seamless data exchange between these segmented parties. It is suitable for architects, construction and property professionals and other related disciplines.

Developed in close collaboration with industry, our MSc Design Management is continually kept up to date with world-wide developments and professionally focused content in areas such as:

- Innovations in design process management

- 3D Modelling

- Project Data Modelling
- Building Information Modelling (BIM)

By developing the managerial, technical and interpersonal skills necessary for the management of complex design processes this course enables you to meet the challenge of pursuing your personal and career objectives. Ensuring that on completion of this course you will understand and be able to strategically manage the people, processes and infrastructure associated with the design management process.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a good Undergraduate Honours degree. Consideration will also be given to students with extensive professional experience.

All international students for whom English is not their first language must provide evidence of linguistic ability, by gaining either IELTS 6.5 or equivalent in TOEFL, prior to receiving an unconditional offer of a place on the course.

Other Fees

Detailed tuition fee

Year 1 - £2,065

Year 2 - £2,065

Year 3 - £1,370 MSc Dissertation stage

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The course is designed for those who wish to work within the creative industries but who would also like to acquire the skills and knowledge which will help them develop their careers as creative project managers or to help them become more effective designers. This course responds to the recommendations of the Cox report (2005) by promoting understanding, awareness and knowledge of the industry whilst encouraging creativity, innovation and ambition. All of which contribute to an ‘enterprise culture’.

The course provides an opportunity for you to consider how design is managed in the context of different organisations. You will consider how design relates to other business functions like marketing, finance and production, particularly in the new product development process. You will learn how organisational structure, culture and strategy can encourage design. Modules offered, include: marketing, creativity and innovation, research methods and design futures. The final major project offers you the opportunity to select a topic based on personal interest or career aspirations which is negotiated between you and your tutor.

Entry Requirements

2.2 Honours degree or above, or relevant professional experience.

Other Fees

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