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Innovation Design Engineering

Imperial College London Rank #790
Tuition GBP 28,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 21 months
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Innovation Design Engineering at Imperial College London is a MSc programme in Engineering over 21 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Innovation Design Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 21 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 28,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Innovation Design Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Duration: 21 months full-time
  2. Start date: October 2014
  3. Application deadline for 2014 entry: TBC
  4. Location: Various
  5. Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering and the School of Design at the Royal College of Art
  6. Course Directors:Professor P. Childs and Professor M. Pennington (RCA)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

The application process and entrance examination is administered by the RCA.

Applicants must normally have a Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1) or higher in engineering or a relevant technical degree.

In addition, the IDE course would suit people from a creative or design background with a strong interest and aptitude in innovation.

Some applicants with business or other commercial backgrounds are also considered. Mature candidates with industrial experience are particularly welcome.

Entrance exam part 1: All candidates are required to submit a portfolio of work to be assessed by the programme team. See the RCA\'s website for guidance on the portfolio.

Entrance exam part 2: Selected applicants are invited to the programme for an entrance examination which comprises of an interview (15 minutes in duration, with staff and a student representative) and a creative exercise (one hour).

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 28,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 28,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Imperial College London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Imperial College London

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Imperial College London

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Imperial College London is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...

University Profile
  • Start Date 2017-10-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 21 months