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Undergraduate Diploma in Foundations of Engineering (Construction)

CE5-O03-23 Institute of Engineering and Transport Construction Engineering Department

Programme of Study offered on Full Time basis as per MCAST Course Offering – Prospectus 2026/27
It is recommended that you visit How to Apply for further information regarding how to submit an online application, as well as important Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
MQF / EQF LevelLevel 5
Duration1 Year Full-time
ECTS Credits60 ECTS Credits
Work Based Learning

Not Applicable, does not include WBL

Course Description

The aim of this one-year diploma course is to provide learners with the training and competence needed to be able to join the Bachelor of Civil & Structural Engineering program.  The course has been designed so that knowledge, skills and competencies in mathematics and physics is enhanced.  This is meant to raise the student’s knowledge and understanding of the subjects to the required rigorous level.

In addition, the programme will include study-units specific in the various fields of engineering such as the use of ACAD, fundamentals of chemistry, material science and programming.

Career Opportunities
  • Middle Management Positions,
  • Technical Positions
Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route…

  • Any MQF Level 4 (at least 120 credits) recognised Qualification in an Engineering, Science or ICT field,

OR

2 subjects as A-Level passes and 2 subjects as I-Level passes

Compulsory A-Levels: Physics AND Mathematics (Pure or Applied)

Other notes related to this programme

An Applicant aged 23 years and over, and not in possession of the above Entry Requirements, may wish to apply via the Maturity Clause route.  Applicants under Maturity Clause must still present clear documentation showing that they have a number of achievements in hand together with their School Leaving formal Certificate / document (to confirm their successful completion of compulsory schooling).  Age is not the only eligibility factor in such instances.  Besides documents showing their past achievements, applicants must present a detailed CV using the Europass format, as well as the most recent official JobsPlus Employment History.

 

Further important information can be found under the respective Admissions FAQ https://mcast.edu.mt/maturity-clause/ 

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