Integrated Product Design

Entry requirements

A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree, or equivalent internationally recognised qualification, usually design; engineering; or a related subject. Other qualifications and relevant experience will be assessed on an individual basis.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MSc in Integrated Product Design course focuses on the design of innovative products, emphasising the balance between the interest of users, industry and society. It covers the whole design process, integrating all aspects relevant to product development, in particular global new product design.

It meets industrial demand by integrating technology, management, aesthetics, environmental sustainability, ergonomics, marketing, business and design methods – to produce highly qualified and sought after designers able to cope with the challenges the global economy presents.

Specifically, the course aims to:

• provide an integrated programme of study across a broad range of knowledge and skills in product/industrial design
• develop design and technology research skills related to the design process through practicing applied research
• develop advanced design skills, enabling graduates to practice as an independent design professional and to further develop design and professional skills in product/industrial design engineering
• nurture scientific rigour as well as creativity to enable graduates to follow a successful career in product/industrial design and assume leadership roles in national and international companies and institutions.

Information for international students

English language requirements

• IELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas)
• Pearson: 58 (51 in all subscores)
• BrunELT: 65% (min 60% in all areas)

Fees and funding