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
| England | £11900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11900 | Year 1 |
| International | £31100 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ