Msc/pgdip Product Design in University of Strathclyde, UK

Msc/pgdip Product Design in University of Strathclyde

Study with us

• gain enhanced skills in product design
• learn about products aesthetics and human-centred design, digital modelling and rapit prototyping
• suitable for graduates from industrial/product design or innovation-related courses
• aims to provide graduates not only with enhanced skills in creative product design, but a deeper understanding of the cognitive, cultural and physical needs of users that inform new product design and development

Why this course?

Our MSc in Product Design will provide a thorough training in design theories and methods including product aesthetics and human-centred design, as well as the utilisation of advanced design techniques in digital modelling and physical rapid prototyping of design solutions.

The course will appeal to graduates of courses in industrial/product design or innovation-related courses who wish to influence future thinking and practice design.

Studying within our Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management, you'll have access to some of the leading academics in the whole product development life cycle and benefit from their experience in industry, current research projects and advancements in those fields.

We are the only department in the UK that combines end-to-end multidisciplinary expertise from creative design, through engineering design, manufacture and management of the entire system. This is more commonly split between art school and engineering faculties; however, we can provide you with a broader understanding of the overall process and expertise in each area, in a single department.

Facilities

The Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management is well equipped with state-of-the-art tools to help design, prototype, manufacture and perform research on a broad range of items. We have one of the UK’s only digital design suites to combine virtual and physical design and prototyping.

We use our skills and equipment on a number of commercial and research projects. We have various workshops to assist us in this work, including:

• rapid prototyping
• virtual prototyping
• reverse engineering
• mechatronics labs

Careers

With continual advancements in the market place, including customers wanting personalised products, faster turnaround times, globalisation, as well as increasing backings of local businesses, product design continues to evolve and stay at the forefront of our physical and online stores.

Potential graduate roles

Studying product design gives you the broad theoretical knowledge and practical skillset you’ll need to use production methods and materials creatively to pursue a career in a variety of sectors, with potential graduate job roles such as:

• Product Designer
• CAD Technician
• Furniture Designer
• Interior and Spatial designer
• Graphic Designer
• Product Manager
• Materials Engineer
• Product Developer

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Post Study Work Permit in UK	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
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