The Masters in Product Design Engineering will develop your ability to design products with significant engineering content, addressing user needs and optimising designs for specific markets.

• This is the only programme of its kind in Scotland and is a joint programme between the University and The Glasgow School of Art.
• You will have the opportunity to visit relevant companies and benefit from guest lectures, workshops and seminars. You may be able to undertake your final project in collaboration with industry.
• The studio programme explores cultural, management, perceptual, process and psychological issues, and an understanding of the role of the design engineer in society.

Programme structure

• MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

You will attend lectures, seminars and tutorials and take part in lab, project, team  and studio work and workshops.

Core courses

• Core research skills for postgraduates
• Product design engineering introduction project
• Advanced manufacture
• Micro-electronics in consumer products 
• Human factors
• Integrated engineering design
• MSc final project.

Optional courses

• Software engineering
• Instrumentation and data systems
• The Glasgow School of Art elective (you will choose from a list of options).

Career prospects

Career opportunities include product research and development, system design, product manufacture and engineering design. Examples of companies that employ our Product Design Engineering graduates are Apple, DELL, Dyson, Jaguar-Land Rover, TomTom and Smart.

Entry requirements are normally a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent (eg GPA of 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject area (product design engineering, mechanical engineering, electronic and electrical engineering being of particular relevance) or equivalent professional practice. Depending on your previous experience and qualifications you may be asked to complete a design engineering assignment as part of your application.

English language

If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. See English Language Requirements.

Students should apply for this degree through Glasgow School of Art. The application procedures can be found on the Glasgow School of Art: how to apply.