MSc Design and Systems Engineering at Kingston University

Programme overview

The MSc in Design and Systems Engineering at Kingston University is designed for creative and technically-minded individuals who are passionate about designing innovative products. Join this accredited degree course, recognised by the Engineering Council and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Please note: this course was previously named Advanced Product Design Engineering & Manufacturing MSc.

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering | Duration: 2 years part time / 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement | Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional professional placement year) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This programme is structured to provide you with the latest developments in this still-evolving discipline of digital product development. It gives you with hands-on experience of the latest computing applications throughout the entire product development cycle, from simple 3D modelling techniques to an extended capability of 3D laser scanning to generate complex Class A surfaces. Modules - core modules: Quality Management Systems, Integrated Engineering Simulation, Advanced CAD/CAM Systems, Product Design Lifecycle Analysis, Research Techniques, Innovation and Sustainability, Dissertation; optional modules (choose one): Advanced Product Modelling, Industrial Robotics. Professional placement: Professional Placement.

Career pathways

This MSc prepares you for an exciting career in product design engineering. Graduates are equipped to work across a variety of sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare and sustainable technologies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline, and/or suitable industrial experience. Electronics and electrical engineering degrees must contain an element of design and/or CAD/CAM. Please note: we assess each application on an individual basis and your application may be subject to additional requirements, such as undertaking short course(s), work experience and/or English language qualification(s). If the postgraduate admissions tutor requires further information, they will contact you directly. They may wish to invite you to further assessment by interview. English language: IELTS academic test in English with an overall score of 6.5, with no element below 6.0, or meet the scores listed on the alternative online tests.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,300 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 21,500 a year (2027/28). International full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 2 years part time / 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement

Apply through the official page: https://osis.kingston.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=PPDSG1DSG20FD01&code2=0001

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