Course Description

The programme is aimed at those students who would ultimately like to work in Civil and Structural Engineering. The aim of this three-year Bachelor’s course is to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and competencies required in the various fields of this profession to the rigorous level necessary. Specific study units include design principles, mathematics, physics, material science and structural analysis, and the programmes have been designed to fulfil the MEng admission Schedule of the University of Malta as per regulations applicable at the time of writing of this prospectus.
The Periti Warranting Board has confirmed that students who successfully achieve their Masters in Engineering from the University of Malta after having obtained their BSc from MCAST shall be recognised by the Periti Warranting Board.
Notes:
Both the University of Malta and the Periti Warranting Board are autonomous institutions and may decide to change requirements according to their internal regulatory mechanisms. Prospective students who are interested in continuing their studies at the University of Malta or any other institution are therefore responsible for checking the respective entry requirements (including required classification) with the University of Malta or their selected postgraduate institution before starting this MCAST BSc programme.

Career Prospects

Civil & Structural Engineer
(May be eligible for warrant after further studies at other tertiary institutions subject to the requirements of the Periti Warranting Board which need to be checked a priori by the prospective students)

Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route…
MCAST Undergraduate Diploma in Foundations of Engineering (Construction) with no compensatory pass allowed
AND
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Construction Engineering (with an overall mark of 60% or higher)

or

MCAST Undergraduate Diploma in Foundations of Engineering (Construction) with no compensatory pass allowed
AND
2 A-Level passes
Compulsory: Mathematics (Pure or Applied) AND Physics

OR

2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes
Compulsory A-Levels: Physics AND Mathematics (Pure or Applied)
Applicants need to obtain an average Grade C across their A-Levels in Mathematics and Physics(such as Grades C, C; Grades B, D; Grades A, E)

Other Important matters to be noted and considered:

Applicants submitting their application under the Maturity Clause, MUST be in possession of the MCAST MQF level 5 Undergraduate Diploma in Foundations of Engineering, in order for their application to be considered