MEng Product Design Engineering
About this course
MEng (Hons) in Product Design Engineering, a robotics engineering degree focusing on the integration of manufacturing processes, technology, and engineering science to create functional physical products. Core topics include Programming, Embedded Systems, Statistics, Project Management, Engineering Design, Ethics & Professional Practice, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Design & Creative Practice. The first three years are shared with the BEng route, while the MEng qualification meets the educational requirements for later professional registration as a Chartered Engineer. The first year covers fundamental engineering and design through Mathematics for Product Design Engineering, Applied Engineering, Engineering Science, and Product Design Methods. Year 2 advances into dynamic and production systems with Energy Demand & Engineering Science, Engineering Modelling and Software, Machine Design: From Concept to Control, and Manufacturing Processes and Digital Production Technologies. Year 3 introduces core professional practice via Engineering Systems and Management and an Individual Project, alongside optional study areas such as Organisation Structure and Strategy, Sustainable Product Lifecycle Engineering, and Computer Aided Engineering. Year 4 offers advanced specialisations through options like Engineering Research Challenge Team Project, Industry Based Engineering Team Project, Robotic Applications in Sport and Healthcare, and Industrial Machine Vision with AI.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Maths and either Physics or Design and Technology (Design Engineering/Engineering Design/Product Design). IB: 37 (6,6,6 HL) including HL Maths and either Physics or Design Technology at HL. BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*D*D* in a relevant subject plus A level Maths at Grade A. Grades DD in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering plus Grades AA from two A levels. Grade D in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering plus Grades AA from two A levels. A level subjects: All offers include Maths and either Physics or Design and Technology (Design Engineering/Engineering Design/Product Design). Preferred BTEC: Engineering, Manufacturing or Mechanical.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MEng Product Design Engineering (HHD7) at Loughborough University for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 70%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 195 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 19%
- South East: 23%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) 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.
- 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).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematics for Product Design Engineering
- Applied Engineering
- Engineering Science
- Product Design Methods
- Integrated Product Design
- Materials and Manufacturing Processes
- Energy Demand & Engineering Science
- Engineering Modelling and Software
- Machine Design: From Concept to Control
- Manufacturing Processes and Digital Production Technologies
- Application of Product Design
- Human Measurement and Experimental Design
- Engineering Systems and Management
- Individual Project
- Organisation Structure and Strategy
- Sustainable Product Lifecycle Engineering
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Product Innovation Management
- Metrology
- Additive for Healthcare and Innovation
- Machine Learning and AI for Engineering
- Horizon Technologies for Sport and Health
- Material Performance and Failure
- Laser and Energy-Assisted Manufacturing Processes
- Manufacturing Automation and Control
- Design Methods and Communication
- Engineering Research Challenge Team Project
- Industry Based Engineering Team Project
- Robotic Applications in Sport and Healthcare
- Lean and Agile Manufacturing
- Sustainable Product Design
- Consultancy and Professional Practice
- Polymer Engineering Design, Processing and Manufacture
- Advanced Digital and IoT Communication Technologies
- Sports Equipment Engineering
- Systems Ergonomics for Product Design
- Additive Manufacturing and Reverse Engineering
- Industrial Machine Vision with AI
- Biomanufacturing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Product Design Engineering at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,500 and £52,000. The £42,500 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Product Design Engineering at Loughborough University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Product Design Engineering at Loughborough University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Product Design Engineering at Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
Is MEng Product Design Engineering at Loughborough University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) 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. 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 MEng Product Design Engineering at Loughborough University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Product Design Engineering at Loughborough University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.