MSc Engineering Product Design

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,000

Per year

Start Date

2026-09-01

Medium of studying

On campus

Duration

1 years

Details

Program Details

Degree

Masters

Major

Industrial Design | Mechanical Engineering

Area of study

Engineering

Education type

On campus

Timing

Full time

Course Language

English

Tuition Fee

Average International Tuition Fee

GBP 16,000

Intakes

Program start date	Application deadline
2025-09-01	-
2026-09-01	-
2027-09-01	-

About Program

Program Overview

MEng (Hons) MSC ENGINEERING PRODUCT DESIGN

Overview

Building on our rich history of developing pioneering graduates within product design and technology, we are delighted to launch a new MSc Engineering Product Design programme for September 2025 entry!

Master your Potential in Engineering Product Design

Are you an engineering graduate? Are you looking to master the creative, research and entrepreneurial skills to become a forward-thinking leader in Engineering Product Design? Then this course is perfect for you!

Through this master's level study programme, we will help you develop your design thinking, problem-solving and creativity, and prepare you for the rapidly evolving job market. You will graduate with the knowledge, skills and experience to create technology-integrated solutions that enhance user experiences, and you'll be able to responsibly integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) within design. Overall, you will enter the field with the business acumen and design and technology knowhow to thrive in cross-functional teams.

The program offers advanced training for professional registration as Chartered Technological Product Designers. Through research and a capstone project, students will gain a deep, metacognitive understanding of global design challenges and emerging technologies, preparing them to lead impactful change.

You’ll also exhibit in our end-of-year degree show Product of South Bank. Discover a round up of the 2024 projects on - from a material made of waste crustacean shells to a shower for accessible bathing in developing areas.

Why Engineering Product Design at LSBU?

4th in the UK for Design Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide by subject 2025).
Our students win prizes: Including Brandon Hopkins who was highly commended in the Design Innovation in Plastics Awards 2024.
Professional accreditation: The course is designed for future accreditation by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirements for Chartered Technological Product Designer (CTPD). Accreditation will be sought at an appropriate time when the first cohorts approach graduation, and backdated for them.
From AI machine learning boot camp to silent film processing, there is a range of extracurricular activities for Engineering students to get involved in.

Mode, Duration, Start Date, Application Code, and Application Method

Mode	Duration	Start Date	Application Code	Application Method
Full-time	1 year	September	6047	Direct to LSBU

Location

Southwark Campus

London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA.

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Entry Level Requirements

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UK Qualifications

A degree equivalent to UK Honours degree (minimum 2nd class) in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Design, or a related technical field.
A satisfactory portfolio of design work.

International Qualifications

English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any of the components.

Fees

Full-time

UK fee: £11,500
International fee: £16,000

Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Find out more about tuition fees for Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses.

Course Content

Design Thinking and Reasoning
Engineering Design, Analysis and Manufacture
Technical Research and Professional Skills
Design Futures
Human Factors
Technology Evaluation and Commercialisation
MSc Engineering Product Design Project Module

Careers

The MSc in Engineering Product Design course is targeted at graduates in design, science and engineering fields who have prior experience of various technical backgrounds and wish to obtain further study and training in design thinking, creativity, and product design, alongside entrepreneurial skills that will enable them to capitalise on the value of their creative work, and make greater impact in their professional field, at managerial or senior level.

Graduates will combine the technical knowledgebase gained at undergraduate level with strategic design thinking and research, to be able identify and develop novel and complex innovations, technical product designs, and engineering design processes. They will be critical thinkers, creative, and empowered to pursue continued personal professional development within the framework of a career in engineering design.

The course is intended to provide a broad set of intellectual skills that are applicable to, and sought after, across wide ranging industries. Graduates have freedom of choice to direct the topic of their MSc Engineering Product Design dissertation project towards the field they intend to work in after graduation.

Teaching and Assessment

Our teaching staff are experts, with a great deal to share. Whether they're teaching, carrying out research or involved in consultancy for industry they have the skills to make a difference to you. You'll learn both intellectual and practical skills in a modern, well-equipped environment that blends traditional manufacturing equipment and sophisticated technology.

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