Undergraduate Diploma in Foundations of Engineering (Construction)

Institute: Institute of Engineering and Transport

Department: Construction Engineering Department

Programme of Study offered on Full Time basis as per MCAST Course Offering – Prospectus 2025/26
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Programme Code: CE5-O03-23
MQF Level: Level 5
Credits: 60 credits
Accredited Work Based Learning: Not Applicable, does not include WBL
Duration: 1 Year

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 Prospects

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 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes
Compulsory A-Levels: Physics AND Mathematics (Pure or Applied)

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Updated: 2025-06-06