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What accredited status means for degrees
The engineering degrees listed on this course search have been accredited by one or more of the licensed institutions. The period of accreditation is normally five years and, except where otherwise stated, the dates apply to the intake year. Accr...
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Integrated Masters degrees
Integrated Masters (e.g. MEng) degrees accredited for CEng registration include the outcomes of accredited Bachelors (Honours) degrees and go beyond to provide a greater range and depth of specialist knowledge, within a research and industrial env...
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Integrated Masters degrees
Integrated Masters (e.g. MEng) degrees accredited for CEng registration include the outcomes of accredited Bachelors (Honours) degrees and go beyond to provide a greater range and depth of specialist knowledge, within a research and industrial env...
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Honours degrees and IEng
In 1999 the Engineering Council established a precedent that Bachelors programmes accredited as partially meeting CEng learning outcomes could be assessed for IEng registration in the same way as an applicant holding a degree accredited for IEng....
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How can I get my degree accredited?
Accreditation is carried out at programme level so it is not possible to accredit an individual person's degree. Degree programmes are accredited for specific intake years and cannot be accredited retrospectively. If you have a UK degree that is n...
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Honours degrees and IEng (dual accreditation)
All honours degrees accredited for CEng registration from intake year 1999 also meet the requirements for standard route IEng registration.
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Engineering Gateways degrees
A number of BEng and MSc degrees in Professional Engineering, designed for working engineers who aspire to IEng or CEng registration, have been developed as part of the Engineering Gateways programme. These programmes use individual workplace lea...
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How to get your degree programme accredited:
If you are new to accreditation please contact either the Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB) Secretariat or a professional engineering institution relevant to your subject for advice before completing any submission documentation. Once you have...
Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Academic Qualifications > If a qualification is accredited for CEng is it also accredited for IEng?
If a qualification is accredited for CEng is it also accredited for IEng?
In 1999 the Engineering Council established a precedent that Bachelors programmes accredited as partially meeting CEng learning outcomes could be assessed for IEng registration in the same way as an applicant holding a degree accredited for IEng....
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What accredited status means
Accredited engineering degrees offer students, their parents and advisors, and employers a mark of assurance that the degree programme meets the standards defined and set by the engineering profession. They also provide confidence that some or all...
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I have completed or am studying towards a degree that is not accredited. Can I have it accredited retrospectively by the Engineering Council?
No. Degrees are accredited on request from the university. If you wish to seek professional registration, you may do so by what is known as the ‘individual route’. This assessment is carried out by a professional engineering institution licensed...
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What does accredited ‘further learning’ mean?
A programme accredited as ‘further learning’ for IEng or CEng is accredited as a ‘top up’ from a programme which is accredited as partially meeting the academic requirements for that grade of registration. For example a MSc that is accredited as f...
Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Academic Qualifications > I have completed or am studying towards a degree which I thought was accredited but I can’t find it on the database. Does this mean the programme isn’t accredited?
I have completed or am studying towards a degree which I thought was accredited but I can’t find it on the database. Does this mean the programme isn’t accredited?
If you search just by university you can see all the programmes accredited for that university. If your degree does not appear it is probably not accredited. However, occasionally there may be an explanation as to why an accredited programme is n...
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I can’t find my UK degree on your Accredited Course Database? Is it recognised under the Washington or Sydney Accord?
No. If your degree was awarded by a UK university and it is not listed on our Accredited Course Database it is not recognised under the Washington or Sydney Accord.
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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Academic Qualifications > Is my HNC/HND accredited or approved?
Is my HNC/HND accredited or approved?
Until 1 September 1999 the academic requirement for IEng registration was an accredited Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND). However please note that if the course was started between September 1987 and September 199...
Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Academic Qualifications > If a qualification is accredited for IEng does it partially meet the academic requirements for CEng?
If a qualification is accredited for IEng does it partially meet the academic requirements for CEng?
In some cases Bachelors with Honours degrees (eg BEng(Hons)/BSc(Hons)) are specifically accredited as partially meeting the academic requirements for CEng. Other Bachelors degrees, honours or non-honours, are accredited specifically for IEng and t...
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What accredited or approved status means for apprenticeships and non-degree qualifications
The qualifications and apprenticeships listed on this course search have been accredited or approved by one or more of the licensed institutions. The period of accreditation or approval is normally five years and, except where otherwise stated, th...
Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Academic Qualifications > How do I find out if my academic course is accredited?
How do I find out if my academic course is accredited?
UK courses accredited for Engineering Council registration are listed on the Engineering Council accredited courses database. Some overseas courses are also listed on our database. If your course is not listed on our database you might find it in...
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What does accredited as partially meeting the academic requirements for IEng/CEng mean?
A programme can be accredited as partially meeting the academic requirements for IEng or CEng. In such cases, further learning will be required to demonstrate your learning and understanding to the specified higher level. You may achieve this by...
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Accreditation of different types of degree
Programmes may be accredited as fully or partially meeting the education requirements for registration as either an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or a Chartered Engineer (CEng). AHEP sets out the output standards expected from each of the following...
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I have a degree accredited by a Washington Accord signatory. Does this meet the requirements for registration in the UK?
The Engineering Council UK treats graduates of programmes accredited by Washington Accord signatories in the same way, requiring no further formal education to meet the educational requirements for entry to the profession and for registration.
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I have a degree accredited by a Sydney Accord signatory. Does this meet the requirements for registration in the UK?
The Engineering Council UK treats graduates of programmes accredited by Sydney Accord signatories in the same way, requiring no further formal education to meet the educational requirements for entry to the profession and for Incorporated Engineer...
Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > International Activity > Recognition outside the UK for Engineers from the UK or with UK qualifications > I’ve found my degree on the Engineering Council's Accredited Course Database. How do I tell whether it is recognised under the Washington Accord or the Sydney Accord?
I’ve found my degree on the Engineering Council's Accredited Course Database. How do I tell whether it is recognised under the Washington Accord or the Sydney Accord?
The Dublin, Sydney and Washington Accords apply to accreditation within the jurisdiction of the signatory. In the case of the Engineering Council this means universities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. If you studied in the juris...
Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > International Activity > Recognition outside the UK for Engineers from the UK or with UK qualifications > I graduated before the Washington Accord was signed in 1989. Is my degree recognised under the Accord?
I graduated before the Washington Accord was signed in 1989. Is my degree recognised under the Accord?
Degrees that pre-date the Accord are not automatically recognised. However, Accord signatories may, at their own discretion, give exemption from some of their requirements to a holder of a UK degree accredited before 1989.
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Is my degree recognised under the Washington or Sydney Accord?
Degree programmes from UK universities that are accredited for the Engineering Council can be recognised under the Washington or Sydney Accord. To find out if your degree programme is accredited look it up on our Accredited Course Database.
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Can’t find the degree course?
If you are interested in a degree that is not listed here, you are advised to contact the university to confirm its accreditation status. It is possible that there has recently been an accreditation visit and a decision is pending, or that the un...
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Can’t find the degree, qualification or apprenticeship?
Degree apprenticeships are listed within the apprenticeships section of the course search. Foundation degrees are listed in the qualifications section of the course search. In 1992 many UK higher education providers previously referred to as polyt...
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Get your graduate scheme accredited
If your organisation provides structured workplace development - sometimes called a graduate scheme or training scheme - and it aligns with the standards for professional registration (UK-SPEC and ICTTech Standard), you can consider having it appr...
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I am intending to migrate to Australia. How can I get my UK engineering degree recognised?
If your degree is accredited for the Engineering Council you should state this and the relevant Accord in your Visa application.
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Degree Transcripts/Higher Education Achievement Reports (HEAR)
Some entries on the accredited courses database include specific requirements in the public note section. Employers and accreditation agencies with specific requirements, for example about which modules are studied, may also wish to ask for an in...
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International recognition of engineers with accredited UK qualifications
An increasing number of countries are signatories to the Dublin, Sydney and Washington Accords. These agreements apply to programmes accredited or approved within a signatory’s national and territorial boundaries. The international accords enable...
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I have a non-UK degree that has the EUR-ACE® Label. Is this recognised under the Washington Accord?
No, EUR-ACE® labelled programmes are not recognised under the Accords unless they are also accredited by/for an Accord signatory such as the Engineering Council or Engineers Ireland. However, Accord signatories may, at their own discretion, recog...
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I have a non-UK degree that has the EUR-ACE® Label. Is this recognised under the Washington Accord?
No, EUR-ACE® labelled programmes are not recognised under the Accords unless they are also accredited by/for an Accord signatory such as the Engineering Council or Engineers Ireland. However, Accord signatories may, at their own discretion, recogn...
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I have a non-UK degree that is on the European Engineering Education Database (EEED, previously the FEANI INDEX). Is this recognised under the Washington Accord?
No, programmes on the European Engineering Education Database (EEED, previously the FEANI INDEX) are not recognised under the Accords unless they are accredited by one of the Accord signatories that is also a member of FEANI (currently Engineering...
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I have a non-UK degree that is on the European Engineering Education Database (EEED, previously the FEANI INDEX). Is this recognised under the Washington Accord?
No, programmes on the European Engineering Education Database (EEED, previously the FEANI INDEX) are not recognised under the Accords unless they are accredited by one of the Accord signatories that is also a member of FEANI (currently Engineering...
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Is my Bachelors with Honours degree recognised under the Washington Accord?
The Dublin, Sydney and Washington Accords apply to accreditation within the jurisdiction of the signatory. In the case of the Engineering Council this means universities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. If you studied in the juris...
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My qualification is not accredited. What do I need to do to achieve professional registration?
If your qualification is not accredited you may demonstrate the required knowledge and understanding in other ways. Please contact a relevant professional engineering institution for further information.
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How do I search for a particular programme on the Engineering Council Accredited Courses Database?
You can search the database here To see all of your university's programmes which are accredited enter your university name against University/College, do not amend any other fields, then click Search. For a more specific search, enter an accredit...
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I have completed an education programme accredited by a Dublin Accord signatory. Does this meet the requirement for EngTech registration in the UK?
The Engineering Council UK treats graduates of programmes accredited by Dublin Accord signatories> in the same way, requiring no further formal education to meet the educational requirements for entry to the profession and for Engineering Techn...
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Sydney Accord Recognition
All Bachelor degrees accredited for IEng registration from intake year 2001 are recognised under the Sydney Accord.
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My degree is listed in the Engineering Council's Accredited Course Database and is from a university outside the UK. Is this recognised by one of the Accords?
No. The Dublin, Sydney and Washington Accords apply to accreditation within the jurisdiction of the signatory. In the case of the Engineering Council this means universities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. If you studied in the j...
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Your choice of degree will depend on a variety of factors, including engineering discipline, breadth of coverage, the university’s facilities, placement opportunities in the UK and overseas and the extent of university-employer relationships. You...
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This degree has been accredited by (name of relevant professional engineering insitution(s)) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Enginee...
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Output Standard
The overall standard that a degree programme, which comprises a level of qualification and a set of associated learning outcomes, must meet in order to secure accredited status.
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Resources available to support you include:
The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP) handbook, which sets out learning outcomes and other requirements for achieving accredited programme status An ‘Engineering Council Accredited Degree’ logo available in English and Welsh to...
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How can I find out the detailed requirements and specifications that must be met for the accreditation of an engineering degree to be awarded?
Under UK-SPEC, the decision to accredit a programme is made on the basis that it delivers a series of specified learning outcomes. The Engineering Council publication The Accreditation of HE Programmes (AHEP) gives details of the generic output st...
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Engineering Council activities include:
Setting the standards for accredited engineering degree programmes Maintaining a searchable database of accredited engineering HE programmes (ACAD) Licensing professional engineering institutions to accredit degree programmes Managing the profes...
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What programmes are on the course search
There are three programme types on the course search: • Degrees are Higher Education programmes delivered by UK or non-UK providers, usually universities or HE colleges. • Apprenticeships are nationally recognised work-based programmes, which may...
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List of participating universities
If you are interested in enrolling on one of the programmes or you are an employer interested in developing a route for your employees, you should contact one of the participating universities. Their programmes all adhere to the general model, but...
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International recognition
Recognition under the International Engineering Alliance (IEA) Washington, Sydney and Dublin Accords apply to degrees and technician qualifications recognised by a signatory within its jurisdiction. In the case of the Engineering Council this mea...
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Routes to professional registration
To achieve professional registration, your competence and commitment will be assessed against the standards in UK-SPEC or the ICTTech Standard, through a ‘professional review’. This is a peer process, carried out by engineers and technicians who a...
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Washington Accord
An international agreement among bodies responsible for accrediting engineering degree programmes, recognising the substantial equivalence of such programmes to the IEA Graduate Attributes for entry to the practice of engineering. In the UK this i...
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What category of registration am I eligible for?
The professional title you are eligible for is dependent on the level of competence you can demonstrate. Academic and vocational qualifications contribute as they demonstrate your level of knowledge and understanding, but you must have working exp...
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Determining Washington Accord Recognition
Search for your degree in the database using your exact degree title and/or university name. When you have found your degree first check that the year you started your degree falls within the accreditation period stated. If you were given exemptio...
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What category of registration am I eligible for?
The professional title you are eligible for is dependent on the level of competence you can demonstrate. Academic and vocational qualifications contribute as they demonstrate your level of knowledge and understanding, but you must have working exp...
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What category of registration am I eligible for?
The professional title you are eligible for is dependent on the level of competence you can demonstrate. Academic and vocational qualifications contribute as they demonstrate your level of knowledge and understanding, but you must have working exp...
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Eligibility for IEng
The IEng title is open to anyone who can demonstrate the required professional competences and commitment, as set out in the professional standard UK-SPEC. Individuals generally develop this through education and working experience. The applicati...
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Who can apply for IntET(UK) registration?
The IntET(UK) qualification is open to Incorporated Engineers who are registered with the Engineering Council and who meet the following requirements: An accredited degree recognised under the Sydney Accord, or equivalent academic qualification*...
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Determining Sydney Accord Recognition
Search for your degree in the database using your exact degree title and/or university name. When you have found your degree first check that the year you started your degree falls within the accreditation period stated. If you were given exemptio...
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If an individual completed part of a accredited programme can they still be considered to have completed a recognised programme?
Where individuals were given exemption from one or more years of a programme, their intake year is the year they would have started, if they had joined at the beginning of the programme. Eg a person who was admitted to a programme in 2000 with dir...
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If an individual completed part of a recognised (approved or accredited) programme can they still be considered to have completed a recognised programme?
Where individuals were given exemption from one or more years of a programme, their intake year is the year they would have started, if they had joined at the beginning of the programme. Eg a person who was admitted to a programme in 2000 with dir...
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If an individual completed part of a recognised (approved or accredited) programme can they still be considered to have completed a recognised programme?
Where individuals were given exemption from one or more years of a programme, their intake year is the year they would have started, if they had joined at the beginning of the programme. Eg a person who was admitted to a programme in 2000 with dir...
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If an individual completed part of a recognised (approved or accredited) programme can they still be considered to have completed a recognised programme?
Where individuals were given exemption from one or more years of a programme, their intake year is the year they would have started, if they had joined at the beginning of the programme. Eg a person who was admitted to a programme in 2000 with dir...
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Recognition under the Sydney and Washington Accords
The Sydney and Washington Accords apply to accreditation within the jurisdiction of the signatory. In the case of the Engineering Council this means universities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. If you studied in the jurisdiction...
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Who can apply for IntPE(UK) registration?
The IntPE(UK) qualification is open to Chartered Engineers who are registered with the Engineering Council and who meet the following requirements: an accredited degree recognised under the Washington Accord, or equivalent academic qualification*...
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Externally published information about Engineering Council accreditation
You can check the accreditation status of any UK engineering degree on our Academic Courses Accreditation Database. Occasionally information published elsewhere, for example on UCAS, Unistats or a university website, does not reflect the informati...
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I am interested in getting the programmes at my university accredited by more than one professional engineering institution - what are my options for arranging this?
You have three options: Apply for an EAB visit, which allows you to invite three or more institutions on a joint visit. You have a single point of contact through the EAB secretariat and complete one set of submission documentation. Find out more...
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Externally published information about Engineering Council recognition
You can check the recognition (accreditation or approval) status of any UK engineering degree, qualification or apprenticeship on the course search. Occasionally information published elsewhere, for example on UCAS, Unistats or a university websit...
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How do I find the Engineering Council reference for my programmes, as required on the Initial Data Form?
If the programme has previously been accredited (even if the accreditation has lapsed) then you can find the Engineering Council reference by searching the Accredited Courses Database The Engineering Council reference is the number shown to the ri...
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Eligibility
A common misconception is that you will only be eligible for professional registration if you have an accredited engineering degree. This is not true. Professional registration is open to anyone who can: Demonstrate both competence to perform pr...
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Professional engineering institution
A membership organisation which is licensed by the Engineering Council to assess candidates for professional registration. Some institutions also have a licence to accredit degree programmes and/or company training schemes. A full list of the lice...
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What recognition means
Recognised programmes listed on the course search have been either accredited or approved by a professional engineering institution on behalf of the Engineering Council. Recognition confirms that a programme: meets the standards set by the engine...
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Higher National qualifications (HNC/HND)
These qualifications are not listed on this searchable database. HNCs and HNDs which have been accredited can be found under useful documents at the bottom of this webpage, titled 'Accredited Higher National Certificates and Diplomas’. The docume...
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What is further learning and why is it relevant?
If you have studied a programme that is accredited as partially meeting the academic requirements for a particular level of registration then further learning is required to demonstrate your learning and understanding to the specified higher level...
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Can you provide me with a letter confirming the recognition status of my qualification?
This should not normally be necessary. Please refer interested parties to the programme entry in our Accredited Course Database. If an agency or organisation requires confirmation on headed paper, they should contact us. Please note that there may...
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Graduate attributes form a set of individually assessable outcomes that are the components indicative of the graduate’s potential to acquire competence to practise at the appropriate level. The graduate attributes are exemplars of the attributes...
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Sydney Accord
An international agreement among bodies responsible for accrediting and approving engineering education qualifications and programmes. The Sydney Accord recognises the substantial equivalence of programmes, accredited for the purpose of Engineerin...
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If you achieved your qualification some time ago, it may be listed as a recognised course. This means it is deemed to be equivalent to an accredited course and fully satisfies the education requirement for IEng/CEng as noted in the individual cour...
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Dublin Accord
An international agreement among bodies responsible for accrediting and approving engineering education qualifications and programmes. The Dublin Accord recognises the substantial equivalence of qualifications and programmes, approved or accredite...
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I’m an Engineering Technician (EngTech). Is my education recognised under the Dublin Accord?
EngTech programmes are approved or recognised rather than being formally accredited. Any programme listed on the recognised course search and tagged DA is recognised under the Dublin Accord, providing the full programme profile has been successf...
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I completed the Engineering Council examinations. Are these recognised under the Washington or Sydney Accord?
No. The Washington and Sydney Accords recognise the substantial equivalence of accredited engineering or engineering technology education programmes. Since the Engineering Council examinations are not programmes themselves, they are not accredited...
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European recognition of engineers with EUR-ACE® labelled UK qualifications
The European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education (ENAEE) is expanding within and beyond the European Higher Education Area. All EUR-ACE® Authorised Agencies are signatories to the EUR-ACE® Accord by which they have agreed to make ev...
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National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)
Qualifications developed and accredited according to criteria set out nationally, and that are achieved through assessment and training. In Scotland, they are known as Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ). To achieve an NVQ, candidates must pro...
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I am interested in applying for an EAB visit, but the accreditation of the various programmes at my university runs out at different times - how should I proceed?
You can still apply for an EAB visit, but you should contact the professional engineering institution(s) whose accreditation runs out before the planned visit to seek advice on the best way forward. It might be possible for the institution(s) to b...
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In the middle year(s) of your course
Your second year (and third if you are on an Integrated Masters course) is the ideal time to get yourself some relevant work experience to develop your skills and apply your knowledge in preparation for employment. This could be through summer hol...
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In your final year
The greatest piece of advice we can give you is to ensure that you stay in touch with your engineering institution. When you graduate it is likely that your email address and contact details will change, so make sure that you advise your instituti...
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Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB)
Made up of all the professional engineering institutions that are licensed by the Engineering Council to accredit academic programmes for both Incorporated Engineer and Chartered Engineer status. The Engineering Council provides the secretariat fo...
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History of IEng timeline
1818 The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is founded 1828 ICE awarded its Royal Charter (awarding Chartered Civil Engineer) 1847 The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) is founded. Royal Charter is granted in 1930 1965 The Co...