Product Design courses

University of Strathclyde

Msc/pgdip Design Engineering With Advanced Product Development in University of Strathclyde

  • Duration : 1 Year
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Postgraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 20,900 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 80
  • PTE : 58


About Msc/pgdip Design Engineering With Advanced Product Development in University of Strathclyde

Study with us

  • combine design thinking with engineering knowledge and practice in this highly creative Masters degree
  • address the issues associated with a rapidly changing market and the demands for better, cheaper and personalised products, developed within the shortest possible time
  • focus on improving existing products and the processes used for making them

What you'll study

The course will provide you with a thorough training in design theories and process models, design methods, design techniques, computer-supported product modelling, analysis, evaluation and physical rapid prototyping of a design solution. In addition, you'll gain the enterprise skills necessary to launch brand new products to market.

Studying within the Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management provides you with access to some of the leading academics in the whole product development life cycle, learning from their time in industry, current research projects and advancements in those fields. We are the only department in the UK that combines end-to-end multidisciplinary expertise from creative design, through engineering design, manufacture and management of the entire system. This is more commonly split between art school and engineering faculties, however, we can provide you with a broader understanding of the overall process, and expertise in each area, all in the one department.

Facilities

The Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management has a range of innovative purpose built design and manufacture laboratories. Our students have access to a range of workshops and facilities including a digital design and manufacture studio. It brings together:

  • data capture
  • CAD
  • 3D visualisation
  • rapid prototyping capabilities

Careers

Design engineers use technical knowledge, mathematical and design skills to create innovative solutions to problems across a diverse range of industries.

This course will propel your design engineering career forward because it will:

  • provide you with the knowledge and skills to develop your own abilities to tackle more complex roles
  • enhance your CV with a competitive edge through gaining a Masters
  • develop industry experience through the Postgraduate Group Project module which provides you with first hand industry experience which can be used as example work during any future interviews

Academic qualification equivalents

  • For entry to Strathclyde postgraduate programmes, we'd look for a first-class undergraduate degree (approx 60%) from a
    recognised Indian institution.

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS    :     6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
  • TOEFL  :    80+ overall,with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening:17 Reading: 18 Speaking:20 Writing:19
  • PTE      :     58+ overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component

University of Strathclyde Highlights

Type of University Public
Established 1964
Rank Scottish University of the Year, 2020
Common Deadline January 15
Number of Programs available 250 undergraduate and 200 graduate courses
Academic Departments 4
Test Scores Accepted IELTS or equivalent
Acceptance rate 42%
Financial Aid Available as Scholarships and awards

University of Strathclyde Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Fee for various range of courses available at the university varies as per their duration, level and type of program. Some of the popular courses with their respective fees are as mentioned below.

Undergraduate Courses (2020-2021)

Name of Faculty/Program Fee (in GBP)
BBA 17,500
Biomedical Engineering 21,500
Computer & Information Sciences 18,100
Mathematics & Statistics 15,300
Architecture 18,100

Graduate Courses (2020-2021)

Name of Faculty Fee (in GBP)
Faculty of humanities & social science 15,300
Strathclyde Business School 24,300
Faculty of Science 20,350
Faculty of Engineering 20,900

Cost of Living

List of expenses apart from the basic tuition fee are as compiled below.

Cost Amount (GBP per week)
Accommodation 100 to 142
Food, local travel, laundry, among others 100
Books and supplies, clothing, graduation fees, et al. 16.22
Total 216.22 – 258.22

Note that candidates looking for their private rented accommodation will require 100 to 125 GBP, per week, for a room in a shared plus other expenses.

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
Student Visa in UK Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
Intakes in UK There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October.
Top Job Sectors in UK IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc.
Economy in UK Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 20,900

Total

£ 20,900