MSc Design Engineering with Advanced Product Development

The MSc in Design Engineering with Advanced Product Development is a creative Master's degree that combines design concepts with engineering knowledge and practice. It addresses the need for better, more affordable, and personalised products in a rapidly changing market by focusing on improving existing products and their manufacturing processes. The course is for those who want to improve their technical knowledge and practical design skills by applying modern manufacturing methods to real-world design problems.

Students on this programme will specialise in advanced materials, production technology, product design techniques, and engineering risk management. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in design theories, process models, computer-supported product modelling, and rapid prototyping. A key part of the course is an industrial group project where students work with clients to solve practical problems, providing valuable professional experience.

The University of Strathclyde is a leading technological institution located in the heart of Glasgow, one of the UK's largest cities. Founded in 1796 as "A Place of Useful Learning," it has a history of providing an excellent education and has a student population from over 140 nations. It is also the only university to have been named the Times Higher Education University of the Year twice (in 2012 and 2019). The university offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in a wide range of fields, including Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, and the Arts.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying to the course and providing other relevant information about their studies. An academic and/or employer reference is also necessary. Students can also upload a CV with their application to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements

• Applicants should hold a first-class or second-class honours degree, or an international equivalent, in a relevant engineering, technology, or science discipline.
• Alternatively, a different degree may be acceptable if the student has enough relevant work experience in a related field.

English Proficiency

• Applicants from a non-English speaking background must meet the university's English language requirements. An overall score of at least 6.5 in the International English Language Test System (IELTS), with no individual score lower than 5.5, or submit equivalent test scores.
• The university's website provides full details of the required test scores, such as IELTS or equivalent SELT scores.

The tuition fee for the full-time MSc Design Engineering with Advanced Product Development is £31,100 for international students.

The University of Strathclyde invests millions of pounds annually to support postgraduate students through scholarships. Eligible international applicants may automatically receive a Glasgow 850 International Master's Scholarship valued between £5,000 and £8,000.

Additionally, the Faculty of Engineering offers a limited number of Dean's International Excellence Awards, which are worth between £7,000 and £10,000 for exceptional international applicants.

The university also provides a Strathclyde Alumni Scholarship, which offers a 15% tuition fee discount for its graduates pursuing postgraduate taught courses. This is a great benefit for students who wish to continue their academic journey at the institution after completing their undergraduate degree.

Upon completion of the course, graduates can pursue careers in a variety of roles, including:

• Product Design Engineer
• Mechanical Design Engineer
• Advanced Product Development Specialist
• Research and Development (R&D) Engineer
• Design and Innovation Consultant

Applications for the MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering by Modular Study programme can be submitted online through the university's website. But we strongly suggest and advise applicants to contact AHZ's trained counsellors for help with the process.