Planit


Product Design Engineering

University of Strathclyde

Venues

Auchtertyre Campus

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

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at AAAB including Maths and Engineering Science or Physics plus English at National 5. Higher English recommended. 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 English recommended. 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

Career Area

Engineering

Career Sectors

Aeronautical Engineering

Chemical and Materials Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Engineering General

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (including Fabrication and Welding)

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Offshore and Energy