MSc by Research in Design Engineering

Cranfield University

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who would like to complete an MSc by Research in any topic that fits within the broad remit of design engineering for which the expert supervisor/s within the centre are recognised.

Particular interests of the supervisors within the centre include, but are not limited to:

• Design Thinking
• Breakthrough Innovation
• Design Led Innovation
• Rapid/Agile Innovation
• Product Design Engineering
• Industrial Design Engineering
• Applied Circular Economy
• Digital Design Innovation
• Design, Strategy and Leadership
• Strategic Creativity
• User Centred Design

The MSc by Research in Design Engineering offers both an Applied Practical approach for New Product Development and Innovation, as well as Innovative Strategic pathways each informed by core research to inform design developments and decisions using Design Thinking tools, techniques and methods.

Short workshops will take place throughout the year focusing on topics such as User Centred Design, Design Realisation and Innovation, Circular Innovation and Creative Enterprise and Entrepreneurship delivered by leading academics, visiting fellows and Industry practitioners from a range of subjects

Throughout the research studies, you will be given every opportunity for personal academic development through publishing and attendance at conferences and will be encouraged to fully participate in the wider research activities.

In addition, you will be able to benefit from

• Seminars and Events: These include lunchtime research seminars from faculty and visiting academics, and the Doctoral Colloquia which is a forum for researchers to present research in a supportive environment.
• Publishing papers: From year one the school will support you in developing your publishing potential and we regularly organise writing workshops to support researchers in this important activity.
• Supervisors: At Cranfield we place great importance on supervision and the relationship a student has with his or her supervisor. The relationship is intended to be a stimulating and fruitful partnership, in which the supervisor provides guidance on the nature of research and the standards expected, and the student develops as a competent researcher, fully utilising the wide range of resources available.