MSc Design Engineering at Imperial College London

Programme overview

Create innovative products, systems, or solutions through an interdisciplinary approach in engineering, design, and entrepreneurship. Gain an enhanced background in Design Engineering and related subjects. You will acquire advanced skills in design methods, systems thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

What you will study

Core modules include Contextual Design Engineering, This module uses multiple tools, Innovation Management, Design Master’s Project, In this, Design Engineering Practice, Foundational Transdisciplinary Research Methods.

Career pathways

Graduates of our Department go on to succeed in a wide range of sectors, launch their own start-ups, or go on to further study. Typical roles include PhD in automated manufacturing, AI system designer, UX system designer, Experience designer, MedTech start-up.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First-Class Honours in a Science, Technology and Engineering discipline (or a comparable qualification recognised by Imperial). A 2:1 equivalent with more than 2 years professional experience or further studies in a related area may be considered. In addition to demonstrating you have met our entry requirements, we ask you to supply the following: Two academic references A digital portfolio in PDF showcasing your past projects (up to five projects) highlighting your skills and technologies used, which could include clickable links to project outcomes, e.g. videos. English language: Imperial's higher university requirement.

Domestic applicants: GBP 20,350 for the whole programme (2027/28). tuition fee for 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 47,250 for the whole programme (2027/28). tuition fee for 2027 entry Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://myimperial.powerappsportals.com/

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