Imperial College London

Overview

The Innovation Design Engineering (IDE) programme is a collaborative master's degree offered by the Royal College of Art (RCA) and Imperial College London's Dyson School of Design Engineering. This dynamic course equips students with the skills needed to create and assess design-led innovations through practical prototyping and enterprise-driven projects.

Working within multidisciplinary teams, participants tackle real-world challenges, developing evidence to support design and business propositions. Many graduates leverage their training to launch their own ventures, demonstrating the programme's focus on entrepreneurial thinking.

What you'll study

Core modules typically include:

• Disruptive Market Innovations
• Experimental Design
• Critical and Historical Studies
• Group Project
• Solo Project

Project-based learning: The programme emphasizes the development and testing of innovative concepts through collaborative teamwork and individual projects, enabling students to compile a comprehensive portfolio that showcases their design and engineering methodologies.

Entry requirements

• Minimum degree: Upper Second Class (2:1) or equivalent
• Subject fit: An aptitude for design or technology-led innovation
• Alternative entry: Professional experience or exceptional creative/technical skills may be taken into consideration

Career prospects

Graduates of the Innovation Design Engineering programme are well-prepared for a range of career opportunities. Many go on to establish their own businesses or take on roles within innovative companies where they can apply their skills in design-led innovation. The hands-on experience gained during the course, coupled with the collaborative approach to problem-solving, makes them valuable assets in various industries, from technology to creative design.