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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering (Plant)

ME6-W03-25 Institute of Engineering and Transport Mechanical 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 6
Duration4 Years Full-time
ECTS Credits240 ECTS Credits
Work Based Learning

Placement / Internship

Course Description

This degree programme in Mechanical Engineering is relevant to a range of industries, since it covers the key mechanical engineering principles and subject areas for the plant engineer. The course is therefore wide-ranging and it will develop the candidates’ ability to apply these principles to solve engineering problems in a variety of work environments and business concerns. The course contains study-units in various areas such as Fluid Mechanics, Plant Technology, Control Principles, Control Engineering, Electrical Technology, HVAC, Vibration Analysis and Heat Engines. Additional managerial modules and modules in environmental engineering further enhance this programme so that graduates may add real value to the organisation that employs them.

This course is recognised by the Board tal-Inġiniera as a prerequisite for the application of the Engineering Warrant (Ing.) as established by ACT No. XLVIII of 2021.

Career Opportunities
  • Mechanical Engineer,
  • Engineering Plant Systems Designer,
  • Mechanical Engineering Analyst,
  • Hotel Engineer,
  • Plant Engineer
Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route…

  • MCAST Advanced Diploma in Operations and Maintenance (with an overall mark of 60% or higher), or
  • MCAST Undergraduate Diploma in Foundations of Engineering

OR

2 subjects as A-Level passes and 2 subjects as 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 notes related to this programme

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

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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