Program Overview

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Program Overview

The BSc Hons Product Design & Innovation program at the University of Strathclyde is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the product design industry. The program focuses on developing students' understanding of business, including customer experience, product interaction, and brand loyalty, as well as production and manufacturing techniques.

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: W240
• Accreditation: Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET); Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)
• Second-year entry: available for suitably-qualified students

Study with Us

Studying a BSc (Hons) Product Design & Innovation at the University of Strathclyde provides students with the opportunity to learn at an award-winning academic institution. The program covers a range of topics, including:

• developing new and innovative technology products for the global marketplace
• working with cutting-edge design and making technologies, including 3D digital design and 3D printing
• opportunity to study abroad in Europe, Australia, and Singapore
• gaining skills and knowledge in design, making, creativity, innovation, technical analysis, and communication
• undertaking summer placements in industry
• accreditation has been awarded for this program from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting, in part, the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer

Why this Course?

Product design is an exciting industry that continually evolves alongside technology, product advancements, and the demand for quicker turnaround times, unique and personalized products, and environmentally friendly supply chains and production. The program encompasses a variety of skills, including an engineering theoretical understanding with marketing, branding, user experience, entrepreneurship, and provides graduates with all the skills to successfully benefit both their own ventures or to become innovators within other businesses.

What You’ll Study

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice
• New Venture Planning
• Innovation Management
• Design Emotion Experience
• Design Interaction
• Total Design
• Technology Concepts
• Product Prototyping
• Product Development
• Production Techniques
• Advanced Product Design and Manufacture

Industrial Experience

During the fourth year of the course, students will undertake an industrial group project. This will help students develop and apply their skills as a product designer in the real world. The Industrial Group Project will give students the opportunity to work as part of a team, developing their people, project management, and leadership skills.

Accreditation

Accreditation has been awarded for this program from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting, in part, the requirements for further learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accreditation has also been awarded from the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for further learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Course Content

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• 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
• Individual Project 1

Staff

The program is taught by leading experts in the field of product design engineering and innovation. Staff include:

• Dr Hilary Grierson
• Richard Adams
• Dr Avril Thomson
• Dr Ian Whitfield
• Ross Maclachlan
• Dr Andrew Wodehouse

International Experience

Students will have the opportunity to choose to gain a truly international experience by studying, integrating, and living abroad as part of their (Year 3) studies in Australia, Canada, North America, Singapore, or a location in Europe.

Facilities

The Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management has a range of innovative purpose-built design and manufacture laboratories. Students have access to a range of workshops and facilities, including a digital design and manufacture studio.

Entry Requirements

• Highers: AAAB (Maths or Physics or Engineering Science)
• A Levels: ABB-BBB
• International Baccalaureate: 34-32 (Maths HL5 or Physics HL5)
• HNC/HND: relevant HNC, A in Graded Unit; relevant HND, AA in Graded Units
• English language requirements: If English is not the first language, students must meet the English language requirements.

Fees & Funding

• Scotland: £1,820
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,535
• International: £29,350
• University preparation programme fees: International students can find out more about the costs and payments of studying a university preparation programme at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre.
• Additional costs: Course materials & costs, placements & field trips, other costs.

Careers

Graduates of the program can pursue a range of career opportunities, including:

• Architect
• CAD Technician
• Design Engineer
• Management Trainee
• Product Designer
• Product Design Engineer
• Companies such as Apple, Dyson Ltd, Google, i4 Product Design, Jaguar Land Rover, PA Consulting, Shore Design, Tesla.

Scholarships

The University of Strathclyde offers a range of scholarships to students, including:

• Strathclyde Access Bursary
• Strathclyde Excellence Scholarship
• Strathclyde Accommodation Bursary
• International students can find out more about scholarships available to them.