University of Strathclyde

MEng Product Design Engineering

University of Strathclyde

Course overview

The MEng Product Design Engineering at the University of Strathclyde is a programme that prepares you for a career as an innovative product designer. It is a programme that is all about learning how to design products that look good, work effectively, meet user needs, and can be manufactured efficiently. In this course, you will be trained to tackle real-world challenges in industries like consumer electronics, medical devices, transportation, and sustainable design.

This is an integrated master’s degree that takes you further into advanced topics than the BEng route. You will study specialist areas more than the BEng and work on complex projects that prepare you for leadership and management roles in design and engineering.

Students on the programme also benefit from industry placements, international study exchanges, and design competitions, which allow you to showcase your skills and gain valuable experience. You will learn through a combination of lectures, design studios, workshops, and group projects, many of which are like professional design processes.

Entry requirements

To apply, submit a personal statement that showcases your passion for product design engineering and details your academic background. A reference from a teacher or employer is required, and a CV highlighting relevant experience.

Grade Requirements

  • Applicants require AAA at A Level (including Maths and Physics) or AAAAB at Scottish Highers (with Maths and Physics/Design & Manufacture at A).
  • For Year 2 advanced entry, A*AA at A Level (Maths A, Physics A) or A1A1A2A2 at Higher (Maths A1, Physics A1) is required.
  • International Baccalaureate applicants need 36 points, with HL6 in Maths and Physics.
  • Equivalent international qualifications are accepted—contact Strathclyde for specifics.

English Proficiency

  • Non-native English speakers need an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5.
  • Other tests like TOEFL or PTE are accepted—check the university’s website for specific scores.

Scholarships

  • Asylum Seeker Scholarship

    Value: Cost of tuition fees and essential study costs.

  • BBA International Scholarship

    25% fee reduction per year (three years in total).

  • Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Undergraduate Study

    Value: 15% of tuition fees for each year of study - typically £4,650 for first year.

  • Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students

    Scholarships of between £6,000 - £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students joining an eligible undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2026/27 academic year.

    Up to £6,000
  • Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship

    Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Awards (Undergraduate)

    Value: 25% fee reduction per year.

  • Undergraduate Scholarships for Physics International Students

    Scholarships of £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students.

    Up to £7,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MEng Product Design Engineering are equipped for roles like:

  • Product Design Engineer
  • Product Development Manager
  • Manufacturing Process Engineer
  • CAD / CAM Systems Specialist
  • Design Consultant

Cost of study

International students pay £29,350 for the MEng Product Design Engineering.

Admission

Apply through UCAS for the MEng Product Design Engineering or the university's international application form. For further assistance, kindly reach out to one of our trained counsellors.

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