MSc Design Engineering with Sustainability
Course overview
The University of Strathclyde's MSc Design Engineering with Sustainability master’s programme combines engineering, design, and sustainability. Students learn how to develop new products and improve existing ones with greener materials, processes, and practices. The course covers product development, technical design, rapid prototyping, design evaluation, design methods, and tackling global market demands for better, cheaper, personalised goods. It aims to equip students to meet modern challenges in innovation, environment, and sustainability.
The programme can be taken full-time over 12 months or part-time over 24 months. Students complete core design engineering theory, technical design modules, and sustainability and materials work. There is also an Industrial Group Project with real clients, so students apply skills in a team. Accreditation is by engineering bodies such as IET, IED, and IMechE. Learning methods include lectures, workshops, seminars, design studios, and hands-on practical workshops. Students also perform rapid prototyping, computer-aided modelling, and evaluation of designs. Assessments are through project work, portfolios, design briefs, and the group project.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements
- Applicants typically need to have a first- or second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in engineering, design, or a related science/technology subject.
English Proficiency
- International students need to demonstrate English proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no section below 5.5 in all skill sections.
Scholarships
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Masters Study
The value of the scholarship award is £6,000 and will be deducted from your tuition fees.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Engineering: Dean’s International Excellence Award for Masters Study
Dean’s International Excellence Awards for Masters Study worth between £9,000 and £12,000 to exceptional applicants joining a postgraduate taught programme in September 2026.
Up to £9,000Faculty of Science International Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduate Taught Masters Students
The scholarships value will range from £7,000 to £8,000.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship
Scholarships of £6,000 are available to new international fee-paying students.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Science International Scholarship for MRes Physics
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international students joining the MRes Physics in the academic year 2025/26.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science Scholarship for Online Masters Students
Scholarships of £1,900 are available to new students joining one of our online programmes in September 2026.
Up to £1,900Humanities & Social Sciences Alumni Scholarship: Postgraduate Taught
Value: 20% tuition fee discount.
Up to 20% of feesHumanities & Social Sciences Dean's International Excellence Scholarship
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences is delighted to offer a number of Deans Excellence scholarships worth £10,000 to international students.
Up to £10,000Humanities & Social Sciences: International Masters Scholarships
The scholarships will be awarded to the value of £6,000 or £8,000.
Law Postgraduate Community Bursary
Value: £700
Up to £700Masters Scholarship for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international fee-paying students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Department of Physics in September 2026.
Up to £7,000MBA Part Time - Female Leader of the Future Scholarship
he value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500MBA Part time Visionary Scholarship
The value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500SBS International Masters Scholarship
Scholarship awards will range from £7,000 to £9,000, depending on the programme and course fee.
Up to £7,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Award for International Students
Value: Varies by course fee - Between £10,000 and £12,000
Up to £10,000Strathclyde Full Time MBA 60th Anniversary Scholarships
Value: 50% of Full Time MBA tuition fee.
Up to 50% of feesTuition Fee Reduction of 25% for NHS Employees
Up to 25% of tuition fees
Career opportunities
Graduates of MSc Design Engineering with Sustainability from the University of Strathclyde may take roles such as:
- Product Design Engineer
- Industrial Design Engineer
- Design Project Manager
- Technical Engineer in manufacturing
- Research and Development Engineer
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students to study MSc Design Engineering with Sustainability at the University of Strathclyde is £31,100 for full-time study.
Admission
Applications for the University of Strathclyde MSc Design Engineering with Sustainability programme can be sent through the university’s official website. If you need assistance, you can reach out to one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.
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