Product Design Engineering
BEng (Hons)
University of Glasgow

Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Mechanical Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Mechanical Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27000 | £29500 | £34500 |
25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £31500 | £23000 - £36000 | £27500 - £41000 |
All Mechanical Engineering courses of University of Glasgow
Salary of all UK Graduates of Mechanical Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23647 | £23083 | £27205 |
25-75 percentile range | £20848 - £27399 | £17787 - £28284 | £20831 - £34082 |
All Mechanical Engineering courses in the UK
Course Description
Product Design Engineering is jointly delivered by the University and the Glasgow School of Art and integrates engineering with design. You will work closely with industry throughout the programme, which may lead to internship and employment opportunities. You will have the opportunity to go on fieldtrips to industrial centres of excellence.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Product Design Engineering, BEng (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Product Design Engineering BEng (Hons) at University of Glasgow
55% | Engineering professionals |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
0% | Conservation and environment professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Physics. (Design & Technology may be accepted in place of Physics, 3D or Product Design options only)
AABB at S5 will be considered. Typically S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher. (B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher). Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science.
BEng: 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Physics. (SL6 can be accepted for either Mathematics or Physics).
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Product Design Engineering, BEng (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Product Design Engineering BEng (Hons)
England UK | £27750 | |
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Northern Ireland | £27750 | |
Wales | £27750 | |
Channel Islands | £27750 | |
EU | £95800 | |
Scotland | £7280 | |
International | £95800 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Glasgow in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Glasgow in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #4
- #101
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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About University of Glasgow
The ancient University of Glasgow owns and manages three distinct campus locations: Gilmorehill, Garscube, and Dumfries campus. The primary building for the majority of students is Gilmorehill, where learners have the opportunity to earn a degree from the university’s diverse Liberal Arts subjects, as well as participate in well funded research projects. The city of Glasgow has a well deserved reputation for having some of the friendliest locals in the UK, as well as being one of the cultural centres of Scotland.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%