MSc Design Engineering with Advanced Product Development at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A specialist stream of the accredited Design Engineering MSc for graduates who want to deepen technical knowledge and practical design skills through state-of-the-art manufacture applied to product development. It is accredited by the IET, the Institution of Engineering Designers and IMechE.

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Sustainable Product Design & Manufacturing, Digital Manufacturing & Smart Products, Design Methods & Management, Global Design, Product Modelling & Visualisation, a 40-credit Postgraduate Group Project (industrial client project) and a 60-credit Postgraduate Individual Project. The compulsory specialism comprises Mechatronics Systems Design Techniques, Engineering Risk Management and Advanced Materials & Production Technology.

Career pathways

Graduates go into aerospace and automotive industries, computing and software development, construction and building services, design and engineering consultancies, and energy utilities including nuclear.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first-class or second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant engineering, technology or science discipline. International applicants must provide evidence of English proficiency (scores set in the university's English language requirements, not stated for this course). Applicants out of full-time education for over two years provide a CV.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,550 a year (2027/28). Full-time; same fee for Scotland and England/Wales/Northern Ireland. Part-time normally charged at 50% of the full-time fee per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,800 a year (2027/28). Full-time. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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