UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE · UNITED KINGDOM
Product Design & Innovation BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's · Taught in en · UCAS W240
At a glance
48 mo
Duration
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Bachelor's
Level
- Ranked Number 2 in the UK for Product Design (Guardian University Guide 2026)Product Design Ranking
- Twice Winner: Times Higher Education University of the Year (2012/2019)University Awards
- Accredited by Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)Professional Accreditation
- Opportunity to study abroad in Europe, Australia, and SingaporeInternational Study Opportunities
- Undertake summer placements in industry and a fourth-year industrial group projectIndustrial Experience
- Access to cutting-edge design and making technologies including 3D digital design and 3D printingAdvanced Technology Access
The BSc (Hons) Product Design & Innovation at the University of Strathclyde equips you with the skills to develop new and innovative technology products for the global market. You will learn to work with advanced design and manufacturing technologies, including 3D digital design and 3D printing. The program emphasizes a blend of engineering understanding with business aspects like marketing, branding, user experience, and entrepreneurship, preparing you to bring designs to life and ensure their market success. This course is ideal for students interested in understanding people's emotional connections to products and identifying opportunities for improvement. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the design process, from initial concept to market-ready product, focusing on aesthetics, functionality, quality, and competitive pricing. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with practical skills in design, making, creativity, technical analysis, and communication.
Curriculum
The curriculum integrates business understanding, customer experience, product interaction, and brand loyalty with production and manufacturing techniques. You'll develop core knowledge of the design process, ensuring products are suited to specific markets and can compete globally, while also honing a range of aesthetic, communication, analytical, and practical skills.
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
- Industrial Group Project
Frequently asked questions
- What are the tuition fees for international students?
- International (non-EU) undergraduate students starting in September 2026 may be eligible for a 15% reduction in tuition fees through the Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship. Specific fee details should be sought directly from the university.
- What are the career prospects after graduating from this program?
- Graduates are prepared for careers as innovators in businesses or to develop their own ventures, equipped with skills in design, creativity, technical analysis, and communication for the product design and innovation sector.
- What are the entry requirements for this program?
- Second-year entry is available for suitably qualified students. Further details on specific academic and English language requirements should be sought directly from the university.
- Does the program offer any scholarships for international students?
- Yes, self-funded, international (non-EU) undergraduate students beginning their studies in September 2026 are eligible for the Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship, offering a 15% reduction in tuition fees.
- What makes this program unique?
- The program integrates engineering understanding with business aspects like marketing and entrepreneurship, emphasizes advanced design and manufacturing technologies, and offers opportunities for international study and industrial experience.
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Fees
Tuition (international)Self-funded, international (non-EU) undergraduate students beginning their studies in September 2026 are eligible for a 15% reduction in tuition fees with the Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship.
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Further details on tuition fees and living costs should be sought directly from the university.
Scholarships
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship15% reduction in tuition fees
Accreditation
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.
Frequently asked questions
What are the tuition fees for international students?
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International (non-EU) undergraduate students starting in September 2026 may be eligible for a 15% reduction in tuition fees through the Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship. Specific fee details should be sought directly from the university.
What are the career prospects after graduating from this program?
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Graduates are prepared for careers as innovators in businesses or to develop their own ventures, equipped with skills in design, creativity, technical analysis, and communication for the product design and innovation sector.
What are the entry requirements for this program?
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Second-year entry is available for suitably qualified students. Further details on specific academic and English language requirements should be sought directly from the university.
Does the program offer any scholarships for international students?
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Yes, self-funded, international (non-EU) undergraduate students beginning their studies in September 2026 are eligible for the Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship, offering a 15% reduction in tuition fees.
What makes this program unique?
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The program integrates engineering understanding with business aspects like marketing and entrepreneurship, emphasizes advanced design and manufacturing technologies, and offers opportunities for international study and industrial experience.