Planit


Product Design Engineering

University of Strathclyde

Venues

Auchtertyre

Content

Turn new ideas into functioning products through creative design, prototyping and the use of current manufacturing processes.

Year 1: study Engineering Mechanics, Production Engineering and Management, Maths and Design.

Year 2: focus on engineering materials, electrical and electronic engineering, design and manufacturing, production techniques, design and heat and flow.

Year 3: topics include product development, product programming, mechatronics design and applications, engineering design, production techniques; option to study abroad.

Year 4: individual project and industry-based product development team project; advanced design classes.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at AAAB including Maths and Engineering Science or Physics plus English at National 5 (Higher preferred). Higher Art and Design, Design and Manufacture or Graphic Communication recommended.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at BBBB including Maths and Engineering Science or Physics plus English at National 5 (Higher preferred). Higher Art and Design, Design and Manufacture or Graphic Communication recommended.

A Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted in place of a non-essential Higher.

Start Date

October

Qualification

Degree

Award

BEng Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

H771

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering

Department

Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management

SCQF Level

10