MSci Product Design & Innovation
About this course
MSci in Product Design & Innovation, an undergraduate product design degree focused on engineering design, manufacturing processes, and technological product development. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Project Management, Marketing, Engineering Design, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can optionally complete a year abroad in locations such as Australia and Singapore. The course is professionally accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers and the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Year 1 establishes fundamental concepts and skills through compulsory modules including Integrating Studies 1, Total Design 1, Introduction to Production Engineering & Management, Technology Concepts, and Entrepreneurship, Theory & Practice. Year 2 builds upon these foundations with Total Design 2, Design & Manufacturing Management, Design Prototyping, Integrating Studies 2, Production Techniques 1, and New Venture Planning. Year 3 advances technical and professional capabilities through Design Emotion and Experience, Product Development, Production Techniques 2, Innovation Management, Multidisciplinary Integrating Project, Individual Integrating Project, Mechatronics Design & Applications, and Product Programming. Year 4 introduces advanced application via Industrial Group Project 1, Advanced Product Design & Manufacture, Advanced Design Methods, and Individual Project 1, alongside department-approved optional classes. Year 5 concludes the master's study with Industrial Group Project 2, Individual Project 2, and Research Studies.
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Entry requirements
A level: Year 1 entry: AAB-BBB Year 2 entry: A*AA-AAB (Maths or Physics or Design & Technology or Art & Design: 3D Design) IB: Year 1 entry: 36-32 (Maths HL5 or Physics HL5) Year 2 entry: 38-34 (Maths HL6 or Physics HL6) A Level, Higher or HL Art & Design, Design & Manufacture or Graphic Communication recommended
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 25%
- Design occupations: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Modules
- Integrating Studies 1
- Total Design 1
- Introduction to Production Engineering & Management
- Technology Concepts
- Entrepreneurship, Theory & Practice
- Elective classes
- Total Design 2
- Design & Manufacturing Management
- Design Prototyping
- Integrating Studies 2
- Production Techniques 1
- New Venture Planning
- Design Emotion and Experience
- Product Development
- Production Techniques 2
- Innovation Management
- Multidisciplinary Integrating Project
- Individual Integrating Project
- Mechatronics Design & Applications
- Product Programming
- Industrial Group Project 1
- Advanced Product Design & Manufacture
- Advanced Design Methods
- Individual Project 1
- Optional classes
- Industrial Group Project 2
- Individual Project 2
- Research Studies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Product Design & Innovation at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £30,000. The £28,000 median after fifteen months is £2,500 more than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of MSci Product Design & Innovation at University of Strathclyde do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Product Design & Innovation at University of Strathclyde?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Product Design & Innovation at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 194 UCAS points.
Is MSci Product Design & Innovation at University of Strathclyde accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does MSci Product Design & Innovation at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Product Design & Innovation at University of Strathclyde?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.