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Undergraduate Diploma in Foundations of Engineering

EE5-O01-21 Institute of Engineering and Transport Electrical and Electronics 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 course is to provide learners with the competence required to be able to join the Bachelor of Engineering programmes and the Bachelor of Civil & Structural Engineering programme through the enhancement of knowledge, skills and competences in mathematics and physics. The programme also includes elective study units in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, design studio and programming through sound theoretical and extensive hands-on approaches. Specialised construction related units will be offered to students taking the construction stream. This programme can also act as an exit point at MQF Level 5 for Advanced Diploma graduates, thus enabling successful candidates to achieve middle management engineering positions.

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 OR 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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