University of Strathclyde
Product Design and Innovation BSc (Hons)
University of Strathclyde

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Product Design and Innovation BSc (Hons) at University of Strathclyde for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
71 /100
20 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22025 £20113 £23568
25-75 percentile range £19981 - £25071 £15144 - £24676 £17604 - £29974

Course Description

Creative, analytical and practical skills all contribute to the design and development of ideas into innovative products.

Why Product Design & Innovation at Strathclyde?

Ranked Number 4 in the UK, and Number 1 in Scotland for Product Design by The Guardian University Guide 2023.

Learn how to develop new and innovative technology products for the global marketplace.

Work with cutting-edge design and making technologies including 3D digital design and 3D printing.

Gain skills and knowledge in design, making, creativity, innovation, technical analysis and communication.

Undertake summer placements in industry

Study abroad options include Australia and Singapore

Professional accreditation by the Institution of Engineering Designers and Institution of Engineering and Technology.

Your Career

Gain access to an outstanding career in design and innovation. Our graduates are positioned in world-leading firms such as Apple, Dyson, Triumph Motorcycles, Chivas Brothers, Reid Heath Audio, i4 Product Design, Jaguar Land Rover, PA Consulting, Shore Design, and 4c Design.

Recent graduate roles include:

CAD Technician

Design Engineer

Management Trainee

Product Designer

Product Design Engineer

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Product Design and Innovation BSc (Hons) at University of Strathclyde

35% Elementary occupations
20% Administrative occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Media Professionals
5% Sales occupations
5% Protective service occupations
5% Information Technology Professionals

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Product Design and Innovation, BSc (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 and Innovation BSc (Hons)

Scotland £1820 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
EU £26700 year 1
International £26700 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1

Additional fee information

Undergraduate students who live in Scotland will usually have their tuition fees paid by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you have previously attended university or college or are not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS to check your eligibility to have your fees paid. SAAS will pay your tuition fees directly to Strathclyde.

Most undergraduate students from the rest of the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) will receive a free year of tuition as, assuming no change in Rest of UK fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study next session, this is capped at £27,750. Students studying on Integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.

For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.

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, 2025

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 Strathclyde in top UK and global rankings.

See all 31 university rankings of University of Strathclyde

About University of Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde is a prominent research education institution situated in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. Awards and accolades are never far away from their name, having been recognised as university of the year on numerous occasions by Times Higher Education, as well as the 4th best in the UK for Student Satisfaction. The city itself is known for the friendly and humorous locals, as well as the diverse and international student population.

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