BEng Product Design Engineering
About this course
BEng in Engineering, integrating electronics, design, and manufacturing. Core topics include circuit design, signal processing, control systems, computer architecture, programming, and mathematical modelling. Accreditation from the IET, IMechE and IED on behalf of the Engineering Council partially satisfies the academic requirement for Chartered Engineer registration. The programme includes a major individual project from proposal to working prototype, and offers optional work placements and study abroad opportunities.
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Entry requirements
A level: Year 1 entry: ABB-BBB Year 2 entry: AAA-ABB (Maths and Physics) IB: Year 1 entry: 34-32 (Maths HL5, Physics HL5) Year 2 entry: 36-34 (Maths HL6, Physics HL6) A Level, Higher or HL Art & Design, Design & Manufacture or Graphic Communication recommended
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 65%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 835 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 5%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 76%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully 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 a Chartered Engineer.
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Modules
- Engineering Mechanics 1
- Integrating Studies 1
- Introduction to Production Engineering & Management
- Mathematics 1D
- Total Design 1
- Elective classes
- Engineering Materials
- Electrical Machines & Control
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Design & Manufacturing Management
- Integrating Studies 2
- Production Techniques 1
- Heat & Flow 1
- Total Design 2
- Engineering Design
- Product Development
- Production Techniques 2
- Multidisciplinary Integrating Project
- Individual Integrating Project
- Product Programming
- Mechatronics Design & Applications
- Optional classes
- Advanced Design Methods
- Advanced Product Design & Manufacture
- Individual Project 1
- Industrial Group Project 1
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Product Design Engineering at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £46,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Product Design Engineering at University of Strathclyde do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Product Design Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Product Design Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 206 UCAS points.
Is BEng Product Design Engineering at University of Strathclyde accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully 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 a Chartered Engineer. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Does BEng Product Design Engineering at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Product Design Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.