Master in Product Design and Management MSc (Eng)

Tuition costs 46,409 USD per year. The deadline to apply for the Sep 2027 intake is Aug 21, 2027.

Overview

This MSc programme provides advanced training in all major aspects of product design, from conceptual design and product modelling to prototyping, to a high level of competence. It trains you to develop reliable, high-quality products with true market appeal within the budgets and tight timescales demanded by competitive businesses.

Introduction

You'll gain detailed expertise in product design's key concepts, tools and methodologies, with a strong practical element developed through individual and group projects using CAD (CREO), rapid prototyping and reverse engineering facilities, alongside talks from visiting product designers and Royal Academy of Engineering professors.

What you'll learn

• Innovative product development and design techniques
• 3D modelling and materials selection
• Industrial design and rapid prototyping
• Total quality management and marketing

Accreditation

Fully accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

The University of Liverpool, founded in 1882 and located in the vibrant city of Liverpool, is a research-intensive institution with a global student body of around 32,000, including approximately 17,700 international students. The university offers a wide range of programs—over 200—across sciences, engineering, humanities, health and business, combining rigorous academics with practical industry links. Its historic campus and city connections provide a lively cultural setting and strong transport links across the UK and beyond.

Research and employability are central to the Liverpool experience, with interdisciplinary projects, industry partnerships and extensive placement opportunities embedded in many degrees. Students benefit from modern facilities, dedicated career services and a supportive academic community that helps translate theory into professional practice. The university's global networks also create exchange and collaboration pathways for study abroad and joint research.

International students receive comprehensive support from pre-arrival guidance to on-campus services, including English language support, visa advice and student societies that foster social integration. Liverpool’s affordable living costs relative to other UK cities, combined with its cultural life and sporting traditions, make it attractive to students seeking a balanced academic and social experience. The University of Liverpool is well-suited to ambitious students aiming for impactful research, strong career outcomes and a cosmopolitan student life.