Undergraduate Diploma in Foundations of Engineering

Institute: Institute of Engineering and Transport

Department: Electrical and Electronic Department

Programme of Study offered on Full Time basis as per MCAST Course Offering – Prospectus 2025/26
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Programme Code: EE5-O01-21
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 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 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 OR Mathematics (Pure or Applied)

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Updated: 2025-06-16