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Product Design and Innovation

  • MSci
  • 5 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
University of Strathclyde
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Course summary

Creative, analytical and practical skills all contribute to the design and development of ideas into innovative products.

Why Product Design & Innovation at Strathclyde?
Ranked Number 6 in the UK for Product Design by the Guardian University Guide 2025.
Learn how to develop new and innovative technology products for the global marketplace.
Work with cutting-edge design and making technologies including 3D digital design and 3D printing.
Gain skills and knowledge in design, making, creativity, innovation, technical analysis and communication.
Undertake summer placements in industry.
Study abroad options include Australia and Singapore.
Professional accreditation by the Institution of Engineering Designers and Institution of Engineering and Technology.

Your Career
Gain access to an outstanding career in design and innovation. Our graduates are positioned in world-leading firms such as Apple, Dyson, Triumph Motorcycles, Chivas Brothers, Reid Heath Audio, i4 Product Design, Jaguar Land Rover, PA Consulting, Shore Design, and 4c Design.

Recent graduate roles include:
CAD Technician
Design Engineer
Management Trainee
Product Designer
Product Design Engineer

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Strathclyde

Study options

  • MSci • Full-time • 5 Years

Start dates

  • 14/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
W241
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
W241
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - AAB - BBB

Year 2 entry: A*AA-AAB (Maths or Physics or Design & Technology required)

Scottish Higher - AAAA

Maths or Physics or Engineering Science

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 - 32 points

Year 1 Entry: Maths HL5 or Physics HL5; Year 2 Entry: 38-34 points (Maths HL6 or Physics HL6)

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher - ABBB - BBBBB

Maths and Physics/Engineering Science

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Student Outcomes

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85 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

95 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

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