MSc Advanced Product Design Engineering Manufacturing

The MSc Advanced Product Design Engineering & Manufacturing at Kingston University brings together design creativity with engineering and manufacturing knowledge. This course is for students who want to learn how to design and build products that are useful, manufacturable, and environmentally responsible.

Your classes will focus on important areas like how well a product performs, how much it costs to make, how easy it is to use, and how it affects the environment. You will use useful tools such as CAD (Computer-Aided Design), CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing), and CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering). You will also learn how to make smart choices using two important ideas: Product Lifecycle Assessment (PLA) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).

At the end of the course, you will complete a final project. This gives you a chance to choose a topic you are interested in, develop your ideas, and build a strong project for your portfolio. You may also have the chance to write a short academic paper based on your work.

Studying MSc Advanced Product Design Engineering & Manufacturing at Kingston University helps you build the skills and experience needed to work in product design, engineering, manufacturing, or consultancy.

Kingston University started in 1899 as Kingston Technical Institute and became a university in 1992. It is in Kingston upon Thames, a town by the river in South West London.

The university is known for teaching students useful skills that help them get good jobs after they finish studying. Many people respect Kingston University for helping students prepare for work. Many of its courses help students get real-world practice through projects and work placements, giving them valuable experience. Kingston also does important research in many fields.

Kingston University makes sure students are well supported. They offer various types of help, like advice for studies, guidance for future careers, and support for personal well-being.

To be enrolled, you need to submit a personal statement and a reference letter. You may be invited for an interview or asked to submit your portfolio for further assessment. 

Grade Requirements: 

• A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline, with suitable industrial experience, is required to study this course. Electronics and electrical engineering degrees must contain an element of design and/or CAD/CAM.

English Proficiency:

• Non-native speakers of English are expected to show proficiency in English. To do this, an IELTS score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each of the four components is required. 

• Alternative equivalent tests, such as TOEFL or PTE Academic, are also accepted.

For the 2025/2026 academic session, the tuition fee to study an MSc in Advanced Product Design Engineering & Manufacturing at Kingston University is £17,600. Kindly note that fees are provisional and subject to change.

Kingston University offers scholarships and financial help to support students with their studies. One example is the International Scholarship. This scholarship gives up to £5,000 to help pay for tuition fees in the first year.

To apply, you must already have an offer to study a taught postgraduate course at Kingston University. This scholarship not only helps with money—it also gives you the chance to attend a special event with university staff and teachers.

Graduates of an MSc in Advanced Product Design Engineering & Manufacturing from Kingston University will be well-equipped to take on roles such as the following:

• Product Designer 
• Design Engineer 
• Innovation Consultant 
• Sustainability Specialist 
• Prototyping and Materials Engineer 

Applications for this course are made using the online application portal of the university. If you have any questions about this process, you can consult any of our trained counsellors at AHZ.