Digital Design and Manufacturing (Taught)

Gain future-facing expertise in Industry 5.0 technologies, digital engineering, and intelligent manufacturing systems aligned with the evolving needs of global industry.

Our innovative MSc in Digital Design and Manufacturing will equip you with advanced knowledge and practical skills in digital product development, smart manufacturing, rapid prototyping, and Industry 5.0 technologies. Designed for aspiring engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals, the programme connects creative design thinking with advanced digital tools and real-world manufacturing applications.

You will study a focused set of compulsory modules that develop your expertise across the full digital design and manufacturing lifecycle. Through modules such as Product Design Engineering, Computer Aided Manufacturing, Collaborative Design and Problem Solving, Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing, and Digital Engineering, you will learn how to create, evaluate, optimise, and manufacture products using modern engineering approaches.

The programme also includes Research, Planning and Communication and Strategy and Management, helping you develop the research, communication, leadership, and strategic decision-making skills required for professional engineering practice. A substantial 60-credit Individual Research Project will allow you to investigate a specialist area of digital design, manufacturing, product development, or emerging engineering technologies in depth.

By combining digital engineering, CAD/CAM, collaborative design, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing strategy, this course prepares you to respond to the changing needs of modern industry. You will gain the skills to support innovation, improve manufacturing efficiency, develop sustainable product solutions, and contribute to the digital transformation of engineering and manufacturing sectors.

This programme may include a range of learning activities such as on-campus teaching, practical sessions, workshops, project-based learning, and independent research. These activities form part of the core learning experience and are designed to help you apply advanced digital design and manufacturing concepts to real-world engineering challenges.

What you should know about this course

• Prepare for high-demand careers in electronics, robotics, artificial intelligence, design, manufacturing, and technology sectors

• Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading tools and techniques

• This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Kent.