Product Design and Innovation MSc
University of Strathclyde
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Product Design and Innovation MSc and other courses in Design Studies at University of Strathclyde for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22026 | £20642 | £23647 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19981 - £25079 | £15690 - £25205 | £17662 - £30075 |
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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
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Product Design and Innovation MSc at University of Strathclyde
| 30% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 20% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Design Studies
All Design Studies courses of University of Strathclyde
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Costs
Tuition Fees Product Design and Innovation MSc
| 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:
August 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)
UCAS application code:
W241
University Rankings
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Positions of University of Strathclyde in top UK and global rankings.
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FAQ about Product Design and Innovation MSc University of Strathclyde
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- Secretarial and related occupations (30%), Teaching Professionals (20%), Business and public service associate professionals (10%), Media Professionals (10%)
- 20 graduates rated the course 92. This means that 92% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Product Design and Innovation MSc is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Strathclyde.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 209 which makes it one of the 0.24% most difficult courses to enter among all Product Design students in the UK.