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Higher International Diploma in Engineering (EduQual Level 5)
Our Higher International Diploma in Engineering (EduQual level 5) is a higher level, fully accredited, 240 credit online course in General Engineering. This is a comprehensive online engineering course designed to equip students with a broad range of skills and knowledge in the field of engineering. With this General Engineering qualification, you will have the ability to pursue a variety of careers within the engineering industry.
Being 240 credits, it is benchmarked to the first two years of a UK university engineering programme. You can gain this qualification anywhere in the world with this flexible distance learning course.
The first 120 credits of this qualification are equivalent to the Level 4 Higher International Certificate in Engineering, before progressing onto the more advanced level 5 units. These qualifications are relevant to those looking to enter management positions or continue their learning to degree level.
Throughout the online course, you will learn fundamental principles of engineering, such as engineering science and mathematics, as well as key engineering concepts, such as engineering design and structural analysis.
You will also study engineering management and have the opportunity to work on an engineering project of your choosing so that you can research an area that interests you.
Furthermore, you will have the flexibility of choosing four optional units form a wide variety of engineering disciplines.
General Engineering for a Variety of Careers
Upon completion of the Higher International Diploma in Engineering online course, you will have the ability to pursue a variety of careers in the engineering industry. Some possible careers include:
- Mechanical Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Project Manager
- Quality Control Engineer
These are just a few examples of the many career paths available to graduates of this online course. With a Higher International Diploma in Engineering at Level 5, you will have the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a successful career in engineering.
What will I study?
The course is made up of 240 credits. The first 120 credits follow the syllabus of the Higher International Certificate in Engineering (EduQual level 4).
The remaining 120 credits are at level 5, and are split into 4 units. Two of these units are optional units which you can chose from a list of options. The third is a core topic in Engineering Management.
The fourth unit is worth 60 credits, and is a substantial engineering project on an engineering topic.
Find out more about the units you will study below:
Level 4
Core Units
Engineering Design and Ethics – to help you to develop your engineering design skills.
Engineering Maths – so that you develop your mathematical skills that you will need to succeed with the rest of your course.
Engineering Science – to give you a grounding in the science that underpins the engineering that you will study.
Specialist Units
Structural Mechanics & Dynamics– in this unit you will study fundamental engineering topics such as forces, stress, statics dynamics and machine theory and practice.
+2 Optional Units – You will have access to a range of optional units, so that you can study topics that interest you. These can be taken from a range of subjects such as mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering. A full list of available units can be found here.
Level 5
Core Units
Research Skills and Project Management [60 credits] – This is a significant engineering project that you will undertake. We will firstly give you the tools and knowledge on how projects are managed. You will then deliver a project brief, and progress to lead a complex, independent, and engineering related research project. In doing this, you will develop your ability to apply critical thinking skills to analyse engineering scenarios.
Engineering Management for Professionals – here you will learn the important tools and responsibilities of being in a management position within the engineering industry. You will learn skills such as Project Management and cost and risk analysis, But also the wider social and economic impacts of engineering companies.
Specialist Units
+2 Optional Units – You will have access to a range of optional units, so that you can study topics that interest you. These can be taken from a range of subjects such as mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering. A full list of available units can be found here.
To be awarded a Higher International Diploma in Engineering (EduQual Level 5), you must successfully complete the above 240 credits.
Is it fully accredited?
Yes. All our courses are fully accredited by a UK awarding body, EduQual.
EduQual is a regulated awarding body, approved by SQA-Accreditation, and a globally-recognised national qualifications regulator in the UK. They are a full member of the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB).
Are there any entry requirements?
As this qualification starts with the level 4 Higher International Certificate, there are no formal entry requirements. We will teach you the required maths and science skills necessary to be successful on the rest of the qualification.
All our courses are delivered in English language, so you must be competent in learning technical information in English.
How long will it take to complete?
Typically, most learners take between 2 and 4 years when studying on a part time basis.
However, as these are distance learning engineering courses, you are in control of your own learning schedule and so you have the freedom to complete the course in your own timescale. Therefore our online engineering courses can be completed more quickly depending on your existing commitments and/or your existing knowledge.
How am I assessed?
All of our units are assessed by 100% written assignments. There are no exams to sit.
Tutor Support
Throughout the course, you will be given tutor support to help you with any questions or problems you may have on your course. All our tutors are experts in engineering, with many years teaching experience.
Why study with us?
UK Accredited Level 4 and 5 university benchmarked qualifications
100% Online Study from Home Anywhere in the World
No Exams, No Deadlines, No Classes Assessment is by written assignment
Open Courses Anyone can enrol – we teach you everything you need to succeed
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With our convenient online platform, you can study at your own pace, on your own schedule, and from anywhere in the world. Plus, our interactive learning tools and resources ensure that you’ll stay engaged and motivated throughout the course.
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About our Qualifications
UK Accredited Qualifications at levels 4 and 5. Benchmarked to the first and second years at a UK university.
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