Three reasons to study a Master’s in Design Engineering at Imperial

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• Study an innovative, industry-focused course
• Join a centre of creativity and collaboration
• Get set for a fulfilling career

Study an innovative, industry-focused course

From world-leading, creative product development to revolutionary cleantech innovation, our courses cater to the dynamic needs of the industry. While we continue to offer our flagship double Master’s course, Innovation Design Engineering (IDE), we’ve also launched four innovative Master’s courses showcasing our commitment to cutting-edge education and research. You can choose from the following courses:  

• Design Engineering (MSc) - equips graduates of engineering or related fields with the skills and knowledge necessary to apply design methods, systems thinking, and entrepreneurship elements to innovative solutions.   

• Design with Behaviour Science (MSc) - explores how to incorporate theory, research, and practices in behaviour science into the design of innovative, human-centred products, experiences and interventions.  

• Design Engineering Research (MRes) - presents a compilation of taught modules that pave the way for the execution of a substantial research project.  

• Cleantech Innovation (MSc) - jointly offered with Grantham Institute – Climate Change and the Environment is designed to provide aspiring climate entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge necessary to create revolutionary cleantech innovation. 

• Innovation Design Engineering (MA/MSc) - a cutting-edge, double Master's delivered collaboratively between the Royal College of Art (RCA) and the Dyson School of Design Engineering. This course awards a dual degree — an MA from RCA and an MSc from Imperial College London. It focuses on experimentation, design, engineering and entrepreneurial ventures, with a strong emphasis on prototyping and validating innovative solutions.    

Join a centre of creativity and collaboration

Being part of the Dyson School of Design Engineering at Imperial means immersing yourself in an environment of discovery and innovation. There’s a strong ethos of collaboration between students and staff, and a true spirit of diversity and inclusion. 

Our Master's courses train you to become a different kind of engineer. The focus is on coming up with innovative, sustainable solutions which are driven by human need and answer the grand challenges we face today. As a student, you’ll:  

• discover the complexities of producing impactful designs and bringing these solutions to market.  

• choose from over 20 modules to personalise your course – focusing on topics like AI, design psychology and improving the user experience.  

• get plenty of hands-on experience, prototyping your ideas in advanced facilities such as our 3D printing space, robotics and electronics fabrication workshops and chemistry lab.  

• find out what it takes to become an entrepreneur by learning about topics like funding opportunities, licensing and intellectual property. 

Get set for a fulfilling career

The Dyson School of Design Engineering is committed to nurturing engineers who excel at designing for the real world. There are many opportunities to develop the skills and expertise required to achieve both your academic and professional goals. 

As a student, you'll be encouraged to try your ideas out in ‘Dragon’s Den’ style contests like our annual Venture Catalyst Challenge, when students get to pitch their designs to industry-leading judges. This environment breeds success - two graduates who met while studying on our Innovation Design Engineering MSc have developed a seaweed-based biodegradable alternative to plastic, which won a coveted EarthShot Prize in 2022.  

Our graduates are valued as well-rounded engineers with the design skills to take on complex projects and create truly innovative solutions. Many take the entrepreneurial route, launching a start-up to bring their ideas to reality. Others go on to leading roles at leading companies in the tech sector and others. Recent graduates have gone on to work at Apple, Sony and Samsung.