Product Design Engineering
About this course
BEng/MEng in Product Design Engineering, a mechanical engineering and fashion design degree centred on the integration of engineering with design. Core topics include Programming, Entrepreneurship. The course is jointly delivered by the University and The Glasgow School of Art. The first year covers the foundations through Analogue Electronics 1, Engineering Skills 1, Materials 1 and Dynamics 1. The second year focuses on Design and Manufacture 2, Power Electronics 2, Thermodynamics 2 and Engineering Skills 2. The third year continues with Control 3, Heat Transfer 3, Design and Manufacture 3 and Simulation of Engineering Systems 3, alongside optional choices such as Advanced Programming and Software Engineering 3 and Fluid Mechanics 3. The fourth year includes Mechanics of Solids 4, PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING 4B*, DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE 4B* and Business Planning and Management for Engineers. The final year involves Robotics 4, Advanced Manufacture 5, HUMAN FACTORS* and PrODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING 5*.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB or BBB or AAA (Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Physics (Design & Technology may be accepted in place of Physics, 3D or Product Design options only).) IB: 34 (6,5,5) or 38 (6,6,6) (Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Physics. (SL6 can be accepted for either Mathematics or Physics).) Scottish Higher: BEng : AABB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA. (AB or BA may be considered). MEng : AAAB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA. Scottish Higher (widening access): BEng: MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) BEng: MD40 : AABB* Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 66%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 19%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 70%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Design occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 11%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 75%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Modules
- Analogue Electronics 1
- Engineering Skills 1
- Materials 1
- Dynamics 1
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Statics 1
- Thermodynamics 1
- PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING 1*
- Design and Manufacture 2
- Power Electronics 2
- Thermodynamics 2
- Engineering Skills 2
- Mechanics of Structures 2A
- Dynamics 2
- Fluid Mechanics 2
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING 2*
- Control 3
- Heat Transfer 3
- Design and Manufacture 3
- Simulation of Engineering Systems 3
- Mechanics of Solids 3
- Dynamics 3
- Mechanical Engineering Skills 3
- PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING 3*
- Advanced Programming and Software Engineering 3
- Fluid Mechanics 3
- Mechanics of Solids 4
- PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING 4B*
- DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE 4B*
- Business Planning and Management for Engineers
- DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES*
- PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING 4*
- Robotics 4
- Advanced Manufacture 5
- HUMAN FACTORS*
- PrODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING 5*
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Product Design Engineering at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £37,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of Product Design Engineering at University of Glasgow do next?
97% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Product Design Engineering at University of Glasgow?
76% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Product Design Engineering at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 199 UCAS points.
Is Product Design Engineering at University of Glasgow accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Does Product Design Engineering at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Product Design Engineering at University of Glasgow?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.