MEng Product Design Engineering
About this course
MEng in Engineering, integrating product design, manufacturing, and mechatronic systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, and Engineering Design. The programme holds accreditation from the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and Institution of Engineering Designers for Chartered Engineer registration. An industrial group project with a design engineering organisation is available as part of the course.
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Entry requirements
A level: Year 1 entry: AAB-BBB Year 2 entry: A*AA-AAB (Maths, Physics) IB: Year 1 entry: 36-32 (Maths HL5, Physics HL5) Year 2 entry: 38-34 (Maths HL6, Physics HL6) A-Level, Higher or HL Art & Design, Design & Manufacture or Graphic Communication recommended
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MEng Product Design Engineering (H770) at the University of Strathclyde for 2027 entry so far.
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
- Industrial Group Project 2
- Individual Project 2
- Research Studies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng Product Design Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 206 UCAS points.
Is MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng Product Design Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.