Course summary
This course aims to provide graduates not only with enhanced skills in creative product design, but a deeper understanding of the cognitive, cultural and physical needs of users that inform new product design and development. It will provide a thorough training in design theories and methods including product aesthetics and human-centred design, and the utilisation of advanced design techniques in digital modelling and physical rapid prototyping of design solutions. The course will appeal to graduates of courses in industrial/product design or innovation-related courses who wish to influence future thinking and practice design.
Modules
Compulsory classes: Product Modelling & Visualisation , Design Methods , Global Design , Management of Innovation , Design Form & Aesthetics , Human Centered Design , Design Management , industrial Group Project, Postgraduate Individual Project. Optional classes: Sustainability , People, Organisation & Technology , Strategic Technology Management , Supply Chain Operations , Strategic Supply Chain Management , Enterprise Resource Planning , Engineering Risk Management , Management of Total Quality & Continuous Improvement , Fundamentals Of Lean Six Sigma , Sustainable Product Design & Manufacturing , Systems Thinking & Modelling , Advanced Materials & Production Technology, Re manufacturing , Mechatronic Systems Design Techniques.
Entry requirements
Normally a first or second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant engineering, technology, design or innovation discipline.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £23050 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ