Industrial Design, Research and Development postgraduate degrees in Scotland

10 universities offer 26 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate industrial design, research and development degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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Heriot-Watt University

1 industrial-design-research-and-development courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 33th
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One of the best aspects of the campus is the overall campus location and how everything is evenly placed. Also, the facilities, such as the library and Canvas, are of great support for a healthy studying environment. However, some places for improvement could be a big relief for students. 1) An on-campus A big cafeteria, like a mess kitchen, would be a great addition where students can easily find multiple meals for lunch and dinner, which could be affordable and with a great variety in the menu. 2) A shop or a small supermarket where groceries can be easily accessible so that students living on campus don't have to go through the hassle of going to the city centre for basic things.

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University of Strathclyde

4 industrial-design-research-and-development courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 7th
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The new venues are really modern and up to date providing excellent eating and studying facilities. The students union is also a great place to spend time. The university could however offer more societies for post-graduate students to connect!

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MSc Urban Design
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Development Process
  • Dissertation
  • Governance and Stratgeic Change in Cities
  • Public Policy
  • Studio
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MSc Product Design
clock icon 2 years part time
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Year 1
  • Design Form and Aesthetics
  • Design Management
  • Design Methods
  • Global Design
  • Human Centred Design
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University of Glasgow

4 industrial-design-research-and-development courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 42th
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A lot of the courses aren't really standardised. Some use Moodle a lot, some don't. Though that might also be the lecturers trying to customise it to their teaching style. Lecturers are a mixed bag. Some read directly from slides, others actually try and engage with the class. Depends on what subject.

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Year 1
  • Business Finance
  • Collaborative Practices (GSA)
  • Contemporary Issues in Human Resources
  • Contextual Practices (GSA)
  • International Marketing Foresight
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Product Design Engineering MSc
clock icon 12 months full time
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Year 1
  • Advanced Manufacture
  • Core Research Skills for Postgraduates
  • Human Factors
  • Integrated Engineering Design
  • MSc Project
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Glasgow School of Art

2 industrial-design-research-and-development courses SCOTLAND
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This really is a great place to be a part of. I absolutely love the Glasgow school of Art. I have already recommended to friends & my cousin who has always wanted a place here - she is an incredible designer.

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Stage 1
  • Advanced Manufacture M (UoG ENG5096)
  • Core Research Methods for Design
  • Microelectronics in Consumer Projects P4 (UoG ENG4098)
  • PDE Introduction Project (UoG ENG5255P)
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University of Dundee

2 industrial-design-research-and-development courses SCOTLAND
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Tutors are lovely but the only thing that could be improved is the support for the English and the rest of the students who are not from Scotland. It's took me 3 years to get help for my dyslexia and that is because I have to pay for it.

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Product Design MSc
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Year 1
  • DJ51036 - Changing Populations
  • DJ51037 - Creative Technologies
  • DJ52031 - Studio Practice: Independent project
  • DJ53010 - Research Through Design
  • Design Thinking: Insights to Innovation
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MSc Product Design (part time)
clock icon 2 years part time
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Edinburgh Napier University Online

1 industrial-design-research-and-development courses
star rating 4.3
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SCOTLAND
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Course curriculum is very professional and advance. The whole learning process is made quite easier through proper coursework management. The grading is also fair (neither too strict nor too relax) with sufficient professional feedback.

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MSc Data Engineering
clock icon 21 months distance/online
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  • Business Intelligence and Reporting for Enterprises
  • Data Management and Processing
  • Data Wrangling
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Database Systems
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Edinburgh Napier University

1 industrial-design-research-and-development courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 20th
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Edinburgh Napier University offers a supportive learning environment with a strong emphasis on practical experience and industry connections. Its modern campuses and diverse student body create a vibrant academic atmosphere.

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MSc Sound Design
clock icon 1.5 years part time
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  • Listening(IMD11116)
  • Advanced Professional Practice(SOC11107)
  • Masters Dissertation(SOC11101)
  • Sound Design for Interactive Media(IMD11118)
  • Sound Design for Linear Media(IMD11117)
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The University of Edinburgh

7 industrial-design-research-and-development courses SCOTLAND
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Sound Design MSc
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Year 2
  • Informatics 2 - Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures
  • Informatics 2 - Software Engineering and Professional Practice
  • Informatics 2C - Introduction to Computer Systems
  • Informatics 2D - Reasoning and Agents
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Design for Change MA
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Year 1
  • Dissertation: Design for Social, Technical or Environmental Change (DESI11108)
  • dLab(1): Design for Social Change (DESI11103)
  • dLab(2): Design for Technical Change (DESI11106)
  • dLab(3): Design for Environmental Change (DESI11107)
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Glasgow Caledonian University

1 industrial-design-research-and-development courses SCOTLAND
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The students at our university are the most important people on campus. Our university is very good at putting the students first and allowing them to have their say. Furthermore, there is a multitude of opportunities for staff and students to work together making the campus feel more like a community. I myself have worked with the Comms; Events; People and Wellbeing teams allowing me to form close bonds with facility.

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Year 1
  • 3D Production for Virtual Reality
  • Digital Media Commercialisation
  • Digital Media Development
  • Digital Media Publishing
  • Digital Media Technology
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University of St Andrews

3 industrial-design-research-and-development courses SCOTLAND
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Great place to study; staff is awesome and courses are engaging. As for improvement, better health services, especially for mental health. Some of the underlying things are not what they seem: i.e. lecturers have to strike every semester just to get paid and the school can be too focused on its reputation to see the individual and their needs.

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