What you'll learn

This course comprises of the following core modules:

• Systems Thinking and Systems Engineering (15 credits)
• Design Research and Market Insight (15 credits)
• Design Practice and Prototyping (15 credits)
• Sustainable Manufacturing and Materials (15 credits)
• Strategic Business Management (15 credits)
• Product Life-Cycle Management (15 credits)
• Design Innovation Lab (30 Credits)
• Industry Impact Project (60 credits)

Project

In addition to your modules, in order to gain a Master of Science qualification, you will need to undertake a dissertation project, worth 33% of your MSc credits and your final grade. Engineering Design Management students will take an Industry Impact Project (IIP) through which you will develop your academic, research, analytical, professional, design and management skills.

This is nominally 600 hours (60 CATS points) of learning, mainly taking place during the Spring and Summer terms. You will be expected to engage regularly with your Project Supervisor and to provide progress updates and drafts of your work to an agreed schedule.

Learning style and assessment

This course has two components – a taught component accounting for two-thirds of your time and effort, and a research component accounting for one-third.

For the taught component, we blend synchronous and asynchronous lectures and seminars, with syndicate exercises, simulations, personal reflective practices, and case studies. The majority of modules are taught in small classes to facilitate and encourage interaction. Others practice large-scale lectures, which are then supported by small class seminar and group activities.

Our module leaders have extensive industry experience. Guest speakers from industry also contribute regularly, bringing real-world insight into your learning experience.

Typical contact hours

Module delivery patterns vary, but most will be delivered in a short learning block of up to 4 weeks, allowing your focus to be on one module at a time. Each module nominally accounts for 150 hours, which includes scheduled classroom time and online sessions as well as your independent study and assessments.

As a Master's student, you are expected to manage your own time appropriately. On average, you are expected to commit 38-40 hours of study each week, in order to successfully achieve your Master’s degree.

Assessment

The course uses a variety of assessment methods across modules. These may include reports (both topic-based and reflective), individual and group presentations, design artefacts, critical evaluation or commentary pieces, case-study exercises, simulation reports, and business or consultancy reports.

Assessments have been designed not only to assess your achievement in meeting the course learning outcomes in an academically sound manner, but also contribute to preparing you with the requisite competencies required for employment.

Read more information about the course structure.

Entry requirements

In order to meet our academic entry requirement, you should have obtained the minimum of a UK 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalentLink opens in a new window) from a range of academic disciplines, particularly but not exclusively from Engineering (and other STEM subjects) or from Design (or other arts degrees). The course is designed for candidates keen to apply their skills within the context of engineering or product design.

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How to apply

Application is through the University’s online form and is will be available from 2nd October 2024.

You will need to select: Department: WMG and tick Type of course: 'Postgraduate Taught' to bring up the full list of WMG courses available for application.

What you will need to provide

• A completed application form and £75 application fee.
• A Personal Statement which can be included in the online application.
• A scan of your transcript (marksheet). If you are still studying, please send us your transcripts to date. NB: if you are made an offer, we will then require you to upload your degree transcripts and certificate in order to clear your conditions.
• English language test result (if applicable) - this can be submitted after you have an offer.
• One reference. If you completed studies less than 2 years ago, this should be an academic reference. If you graduated more than 2 years ago, we will require a professional reference. We contact your referee directly, so please include their valid professional email address on your application form.
• Candidates with professional experience should include their CV with their application.

You can read more about the application process, and access a link to the application form, on our how to apply web page.

Application Deadline

Our official application deadline is 2nd August 2025, however please note that this course will close early if capacity is reached ahead of that deadline. We strongly recommend you apply as soon as you are ready in order to avoid disappointment.

The course code for Engineering Design Management is:

Tuition fees

For 2025 entry, the tuition fees are as follows:

• Home students: £13,200
• Overseas students: £35,340

If you are successful in receiving an offer, a deposit payment is required in order to secure your place on the course. Please note that sponsored students can apply for a deposit waiver. For further information, please see our tuition fee deposits pageLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windoLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windLink opens in a new window

Your remaining tuition fee is then payable at the start of the academic year, or in three instalments. For information about how to pay your tuition fees, please review the University's finance web pagesLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window.

WMG Excellence Scholarships

At WMG, we invest more than £1.5 million per year into supporting our talented students and creating a diverse and inspiring learning environment.
Our funding opportunities range from the competitive merit-based WMG Excellence Scholarship open to all offer-holders, through to guaranteed bursaries for specific countries and partnership awards with third-party funders.

WMG Excellence Scholarships are merit-based awards, available on a competitive basis. Awards range from 10% to 50% tuition fee discount.

Applications will be judged on past academic achievement, professional experience, reasons for study, and your vision for the future. View our WMG Excellence Scholarship pageLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windoLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window for full details on how to apply for this award.

Additional Scholarship opportunities

You might also be eligible to apply for other scholarships from the University of Warwick, such as the Warwick Taught Masters Scholarship Scheme; as well as awards from external funding bodies, including Chevening Scholarships. For additional funding opportunities and eligibility details, please visit the University funding web pageLink opens in a new window.

Employability and career prospects

As an Engineering Design Management graduate, you will have developed a key set of valuable skills enabling you to project manage and drive the whole design process from initial concept to commercialisation.

You will be prepared for roles such as Design Manager, Design Team Leader, Project Manager, Product Owner, Design Innovation Manager, Design Sustainability Specialist, within in a wide variety of industries, ranging from large multinational corporations to innovative start-ups.

As a student in the WMG department at Warwick, you will benefit from our strong industry links, especially through our research collaborations. We also regularly host industry speakers and expert as part of the teaching on the programme. The reputation and position of Warwick as one of the worlds top universities for academic quality and employability will also ensure you the best platform from which to launch or accelerate your career.