Design studies is an essential background for clothing designers, landscapers, urban planners, and product researchers. Coursework helps enable students to professionally apply their learning to new areas of design, such as wearable technology.

Many degree programs require students to be proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Those who lack these skills can take an undergraduate pathway program where they may acquire a satisfactory English language mastery.

Online learning refers to use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning one has the flexibility to access their studies at any time and from anywhere they can log on.