Planit


Product Design and Innovation

University of Strathclyde

Content

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

Year 1: engage with design studio and classes in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Technology and Production Management.

Year 2: further your design studio learning and take classes in Technology Manufacturing and Design Prototyping.

Year 3: advance your skills in creative, conceptual and user-centred design and experience new design methods, technologies and portfolio preparation; opportunity to spend a semester or year studying abroad in locations such as Australia, USA, Scandinavia and Singapore; pursue a summer industrial placement.

Year 4: develop your own new product and business strategy through an individual design project and the team-based design project with industry, and advance your technology and innovation skills.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at AAAB including Maths or 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 or 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

BSc Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

W240

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