Design Engineering with Sustainability MSc

University of Strathclyde Department of Design, Manufacture & Engineering Management

Full time & Part time September MSc 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time

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About the course

This course addresses the issues associated with a rapidly changing market and the demands for better, cheaper and personalised products, developed within the shortest possible time.

Ecological and ‘green’ constraints weigh significantly on engineering designers already and these pressures are likely to increase very significantly during the careers of today’s students. We consider the need for significant change in the design philosophy employed in industrialised manufacture and product development as well as responses to those pressures including legislation and standards, alternative processes and materials and design for resource economy at small and large scale.

Entry Requirements

Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant engineering, technology or science discipline.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Where will I study?

University of Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university based in the heart of Glasgow – Scotland’s largest, most cosmopolitan city. Founded in 1796 as a ‘place of useful learning’, the university is home to around 30,000 students from more than 140 countries. The University has delivered academic excellence through world-class research and education for over 200 years. This is underpinned by a commitment to innovation and impact, flexibility and collaboration with business, government, industry and tech.

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Amy Grech

After achieving my goal of working as a product development engineer in Malta, I was eager to further expand my knowledge and experience in the field of design. The MSc Design Engineering course at the University of Strathclyde provided me with the right opportunity to invest in my own passion, abilities and to contribute to the global design community.

As an avid traveller, I have always wanted to take the plunge and live somewhere outside my home country. I am open to experiences, meeting new people whilst also learning about different cultures and perspectives. Glasgow was also the perfect choice for me because of its widely diverse community. I feel very privileged in being able to engage with people from all over the world.

Scholarships

To celebrate the 850th anniversary of the city of Glasgow, we are delighted to offer scholarships to all eligible postgraduate taught, self-funded, international (non-EU) fee-paying students, joining an on-campus course in the Faculty of Engineering in September 2025. The award is worth £5,000 and will be deducted from the tuition fees of successful candidates. This scholarship will be awarded automatically and no application is necessary.

We also have a limited number of Dean’s International Excellence Awards for postgraduate taught applicants. These scholarships are worth £7,000 and £10,000 and will be offered to exceptional applicants. All eligible offer holders will be considered for the Dean’s Excellence Award and contacted before 31 July 2025 if successful. A separate application is not required.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Up to £10,000

Eligibility

Open to all eligible postgraduate taught, self-funded, international (non-EU) fee-paying offer holders joining a course in the Faculty of Engineering in September 2025.