Explore Design Engineering Master’s programmes at Imperial
Design Engineers bridge the gap between traditional engineering and design to create innovative solutions to solve today’s toughest challenges, be it a product, a service, or a system.
At Imperial College London, ranked #2 in the world and #1 in the UK and Europe, you can unlock new ways of seeing, thinking, and building at the Dyson School of Design Engineering. With exceptional teaching, world-class facilities, and cross-faculty collaboration, this is where you harness creativity and technical systems to transform scientific ideas into real-world innovation.
Imperial is a global top ten university in London
What is design engineering?
Design Engineering integrates analysis, behavioural insights and creative practices to build better futures.
It is a highly creative discipline that draws on understanding users, prototyping and manufacturing techniques, products and services, leadership, and entrepreneurship to bring new innovations to market, while improving existing products and processes.
Find the course that suits you
Today’s challenges don’t fit into one box, so neither should your degree. Imperial's design engineering master’s degrees focus on the codesign of technologies and behaviours, within a unified framework of engineering systems and consumption management, to create solutions that truly work for people and the planet.
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Chemical Kitchen | MSc Cleantech Innovation
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You are taught how to pitch your idea, design a business plan, do the financials, and check its feasibility. To be able to incorporate that with design engineering is absolutely invaluable knowledge. If you have got ideas, bring them to table – nobody is afraid of failing here! Rupert Duthie MSc Design Engineering ’25 student
Explore Scholarships
You could be eligible for one of our scholarships. Find out more about the different awards below and make sure you apply before the deadline.
Application deadline
Each department operates a staged application process with several deadlines throughout the year. Our courses are highly competitive so we recommend applying as early as possible to secure a place.
Apply by 1 September 2025 | Offers are released on rolling basis
Living in London
Studying in the world’s best student city, you’ll never run out of things to do in your spare time. Whether you enjoy going to museums and galleries, trying amazing food and drink, or checking out the shops with your friends, there’s something here for everyone.
London is a city bursting with life, and you’ll find a tight-knit community at our campus in South Kensington – where we’re always on hand to support you as you explore.
Living in London
Tap into the job market
Attend interviews, networking events and internships for global employers – all on your doorstep in London. Thanks to our reputation, you’ll also have plenty of opportunities to meet hundreds of employers on campus each year.
Immerse yourself in the culture
With some of the best sight-seeing and cultural experiences in the UK, London is an architectural treasure trove that takes going for a stroll to another level. Where else can you visit Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and have the Shard as a backdrop?
Extend your stay in the UK
Take advantage of the new Graduate Route visa to help launch your career in the UK after you’ve graduated. You’ll be able to stay in the UK for up to two years after your studies without sponsorship.