Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education
Dr Sam Man Keong(岑文强) Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists (SIET) Website: Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Highlights What is Distance Education? History and Development. Advantages of Distance Learning. Disadvantages of Distance Learning. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Highlights Undergraduate Degrees in Engineering by Distance Education Australia : USQ ; Deakin; CQU USA : CNU; Grantham U. Canada : MUN Other Countries : India: Nagaland –Global Open University; Malaysia : Wawasan Open University. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Highlights Postgraduate Degrees in Engineering & Management by Distance Education Australia : SUT; Monash U. UK : HWU; Napier; Surrey; Aston; Brunei; Salford; Bath. USA : Norwich; Georgia Tech; Texas Tech; Purdue, Penn State. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Highlights Challenges : Recognitions, etc. Recognition by Employers Recognition by Professional Bodies & Accreditation Bodies Recognition by Licensing Boards Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

About the Speaker - Dr Sam Man Keong (岑文强)
Singapore : SP/NUS/NTU. Australia : MelbU/RMIT/CQU. Chartered Engineer (UK/Ireland/Australia) Chartered Builder (UK) Chartered Mathematician (UK) Chartered Scientist (UK) Chartered Environmentalist (UK). A life-long learner. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

What is Distance Education?
Distance education or distance learning is a field of education that focuses on teaching methods and technology with the aim of delivering teaching, often on an individual basis, to students who are not physically present in a traditional educational setting such as a classroom. It has been described as "a process to create and provide access to learning when the source of information and the learners are separated by time and distance, or both." Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

History and Development
Modern distance education initially relied on the development of postal services in the 19th century  Isaac Pitman taught shorthand in Great Britain via correspondence in the 1840s. The University of London claims to be the first university to offer distance learning degrees, establishing its External Programme in This program is now known as the University of London International Programmes and includes Postgraduate, Undergraduate and Diploma degrees created by colleges such as the London School of Economics, Royal Holloway and Goldsmiths. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

In 1969 The Open University, which initially relied on radio and television broadcasts for much of its delivery. The development of computers and the internet have made distance learning distribution easier and faster and have given rise to the 'virtual university, the entire educational offerings of which are conducted online. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

In 1996 Jones International University was launched and claims to be the first fully online university accredited by a regional accrediting association in the US. Today, there are many private and public, non-profit and for-profit institutions worldwide offering distance education courses from the most basic instruction through to the highest levels of degree and doctoral programs. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

With advances in technology, the face of education is changing. The classroom can now extend beyond its physical boundaries, presenting a whole new world of education for students. In the US, the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) specializes in the accreditation of distance education institutions. Website: Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Advantages of Distance Learning
Distance learning does not require commuting. Convenience: you don’t have to attend a lecture at a particular time and place; you can review the assignments and do your homework during off-hours or from home. Live anywhere, study from anywhere. Self-paced learning. Accessibility : You don’t have to worry about gaining access to a classroom or sitting on uncomfortable desks. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Disadvantages of Distance Learning
Costly and complex technology. Advance planning. Hidden costs. Distance learning does not offer immediate feedback. Distance learning does not always offer all the necessary courses online. Distance learning may not be acknowledged by all employers. Distance learning does not give students the opportunity to work on oral communication skills. Social isolation. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Undergraduate Degrees in Engineering by Distance Education
Australia : University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Deakin University Central Queensland University (CQU) USA California National University (CNU) Grantham University Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Undergraduate Degrees in Engineering by Distance Education
Canada Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) Other Countries : India: Nagaland –Global Open University; Malaysia : Wawasan Open University. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

University of Southern Queensland
Website: Engineering Degrees offered: Associate Degree of Engineering Bachelor of Engineering Technology Bachelor of Engineering (in 10 different Majors). Master of Engineering Engineering Doctorates BEng Accredited by Engineers Australia as Professional Engineers. [Established : 1967] Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Deakin University Website : Degrees offered: Bachelor of Engineering (Major sequences in Civil, mechanical, mechatronics and robotics) Master of Engineering Doctor of Philosophy BEng accredited by Engineers Australia as Professional Engineers. Degrees also accredited with the Distance Education and Training Council of the United States. Established : 1974 Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Central Queensland University
Website : Engineering Degrees offered: Bachelor of Engineering Technology Bachelor of Engineering (with Specialisations in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical & Mining) Master of Engineering Doctor of Philosophy BEng accredited by Engineers Australia as Professional Engineers. Established : 1992 Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

California National University (CNU) - USA
California National University for Advanced Studies was founded in 1993 offers accredited Bachelor and Master degrees completely online. Self-paced, with no campus visits you can study at the time, place, and pace that works best for your lifestyle. Founded :1993 Website : Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

CNU is one of the only Universities that offer an accredited Bachelor and Master of Science in Engineering degree program completely online. Bachelor of Science in Engineering The Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree program requires satisfactory completion of a minimum of 126 units of academic work with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in the following areas: Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

CNU – Bachelor of Science in Engineering General Education
30 units (Lower division) Basic Sciences 33 units (Lower division) General Engineering 30 units (Lower/Upper division) Engineering Electives 30 units (Upper division) Capstone Project 3 units (Upper division) TOTAL 126 units Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

BSc(Eng) Engineering Electives Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Science Environmental Engineering Quality Assurance Science Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Master of Science in Engineering The Master of Science in Engineering requires successful completion of 36 units of coursework. Students are expected to maintain a 3.0 GPA. Graduate Core 12 units Electives18 units Master’s Project6 units TOTAL36 units Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Master of Science in Engineering Elective Areas: Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Science Environmental Engineering Quality Assurance Science MASTER'S PROJECT The Master's Project (6 units) is initiated with an approved proposal on a relevant and current subject. The student will work closely with the Project Committee, consisting of the Dean of Engineering and two Faculty members. The Project culminates with a formal report, which must be approved by the Project Committee. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Grantham University - USA
Grantham University started as Grantham Radio License School, a private school founded in 1951, in Los Angeles, CA. Its founder Donald Grantham was an engineer and WWII veteran who offered F.C.C. License certification courses to other World War II veterans after returning from the war. In 1961, the university received formal recognition by the Department of Education. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Grantham University is a for-profit university based in Kansas City, Missouri, that offers degree programs online via distance education. The university is organized into 16 undergraduate and 11 graduate programs by three different schools. The undergraduate student body comes from all over the 50 U.S. states and 106 countries, including military and Department of Defense personnel from any military installation. Founded : 1951 Website: Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Associate of Arts Engineering Management Technology Associate of Science Computer Science Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science Computer Science Computer Engineering Technology Electronics Engineering Technology Engineering Management Technology Information Systems Information Systems Security Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) - Canada
Memorial University began as Memorial University College (MUC), which opened in September 1925 at a campus on Parade Street in St. John's. Memorial University of Newfoundland, ("MUN") is a comprehensive university located primarily in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. With historical strengths in engineering, business, geology, and medicine, it is one of the top comprehensive universities in Canada. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Marine Institute of MUN
The Marine Institute is a marine polytechnic institution located on Ridge Road in St. John's within Pippy Park, north of the city. It has unique facilities such as a full ships bridge simulator and the worlds largest flume tank. It offers degrees, diplomas, certifications and industry training for the maritime sector. Engineering Degrees by Distance Learning: Bachelor of Technology Bachelor of Maritime Studies Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

The MUN-BTech is recognised by SIET as satisfying its academic requirement for the membership grade of Fellow (FSIET). Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Nagaland- Global Open University, India
The Global Open University is an Indian university established in 2006 in Dimapur, Nagaland. It has been established under the provisions of The Global Open University Act 2006 (Act 3 of 2006) of the Government of Nagaland with a view to introducing vocational, job oriented and employment centric education in the North-East in general and in the State of Nagaland in particular. Websites: ; Established : 2006 Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

The Global Open University (TGOU) is recognized by the Distance Education Council, New Delhi, and teaches to a UGC-approved syllabus, for all courses as per UGC-approved nomenclatures. It offers students independent study, with flexibility in terms of place, pace and duration of study. The university provides an international student support services network, and provides scholarships for needy and intelligent students The Global Open University, Dimapur Campus Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Information Technology [Indian Rupees 18,125.00][≈ SGD$550] Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Environmental Science [Indian Rupees 18,125.00] Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) [Indian Rupees 31,525.00][≈SGD$950] 100 Indian Rupees ≈ SGD$3 Master of Science (M.Sc.) Environmental Science [Indian Rupees 18,125.00] Master of Science (M.Sc.) Disaster Management [Indian Rupees 18,125.00] Master of Science (M.Sc.) Sustainable Development [Indian Rupees 18,125.00] Master of Science (M.Sc.) Green Technology [Indian Rupees 18,125.00] Master of Science (M.Sc.) Biotechnolgy [Indian Rupees 18,125.00] Master of Science (M.Sc.) Nanotechnology [Indian Rupees 18,125.00][≈ SGD$550] Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Wawasan Open University (WOU) - Malaysia
Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Wawasan Open University is Malaysia's first private, not-for-profit, open learning institution, a lifelong learning community without borders. April 2005 : WOUC officially established. August 2006 : WOU officially registered. Yeap Chor Ee, prominent tycoon and philanthropist Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Website : Bachelor of Technology degrees offered: Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Construction Management. Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Electronics Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Telecommunications Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Software Engineering Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Postgraduate Degrees in Engineering & Management by Distance Education
Australia Monash University Swinburne University of Technology UK Heriot-Watt University Napier University University of Surrey Brunel University Aston University University of Salford University of Bath Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Postgraduate Degrees in Engineering & Management by Distance Education
USA Norwich University Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) Texas Tech University Purdue University Pennsylvania State University (Penn State; PSU) Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) - Australia
Swinburne University of Technology is an Australian public dual sector university based in Melbourne, Victoria. The institution was founded by the Honourable George Swinburne in 1908 and achieved university status in June 1992. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) - Australia
There are a number of flexible study options for students studying at TAFE and university level, which include online study, part-time classes in the evening and weekend, and summer and winter terms. GradCert/GradDip/ MSc by Distance Education in: Construction Management Risk Management Website: Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Hawthorn campus buildings - Swinburne University of Technology Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Monash University - Australia
Monash University (or simply Monash) is a public university based in Melbourne, Victoria. It was founded in 1958 and is the second oldest university in the state. Monash is a member of Australia's Group of Eight and the ASAIHL. Website: Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Monash University – Australia : off-campus study, Engineering Faculty
Graduate Certificate Graduate Certificate in Transport and Traffic Graduate Certificate in Maintenance Management Graduate Certificate in Infrastructure Engineering and Management Graduate Certificate in Reliability Engineering Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma in Engineering Maintenance Management Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Diploma of Infrastructure Engineering and Management Postgraduate Diploma in Transport and Traffic Masters Master of Infrastructure Engineering and Management Master of Maintenance and Reliability Engineering Master of Traffic Master of Transport Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Robert Menzies Building at the Clayton Campus

H Building on the Caulfield campus in Victoria, Australia

UK - MSc Degrees in ‘Engineering’
Most of these MSc degrees in Engineering by Distance Learning (DL) are recognized as meeting the ‘Further Learning’ under UK-SPEC. [website: ] For example, the Surrey – MSc (Bridge Engineering) is approved by the ICE and IStructE as meeting the requirements under UK-SPEC for periods of Further Learning leading to Chartered Engineer status. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Heriot-Watt University [website : www.hw.ac.uk ]
UK University Degrees offered by DL Heriot-Watt University [website : ] MSc(Civil Engineering)*; MSc (Civil Engineering & Construction Management)* Napier University [website : MSc(Timber Engineering) * Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

[website : www.aston.ac.uk ] MSc(Traffic Engineering);
UK University Degrees offered by DL Aston University [website : ] MSc(Traffic Engineering); MSc(Professional Engineering-Chemical; Electronic; Manufacturing; University of Surrey [website: MSc(Bridge Engineering); MSc(Structural Engineering) @Recognized by ECUK as satisfying the education requirement for CEng. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

UK University Degrees offered by DL Brunel University [website : ] MSc (Building Services Engineering) University of Salford [website : MSc (Audio Acoustics); MSc (Environmental Acoustics) Bath University MSc (International Construction Management) Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Heriot-Watt University, UK
Heriot-Watt University is a university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The name commemorates George Heriot, the 16th century financier to King James, and James Watt, the great 18th century inventor and engineer. The university originated as the School of Arts of Edinburgh, founded in 1821 as the world's first Mechanics Institute. Heriot-Watt is the eighth-oldest higher education institution in the United Kingdom. The institution received its university charter in 1966. Website: Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Heriot-Watt University, UK

Heriot-Watt University : A view of the loch in the Edinburgh campus

HWU – Edinburgh Business School
The Edinburgh Business School, a component of Heriot-Watt, boasts one of the world's largest Masters of Business Administration programs, offered on-campus or around the world by distance education, and assessed by rigorous subject exams. A Doctor of Business Administration program, along similar lines but also containing a major research component, was launched in 2003. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

HWU- MSc(Civil Engineering) by Distance Learning
This degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) or an accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree. See for further information. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

HWU- MSc(Civil Engineering & Construction Management) by Distance Learning This degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) or an accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree. See for further information. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Napier University, UK Website : www.napier.ac.uk

Napier University, UK Edinburgh Napier University was opened as Napier Technical College in 1964, taking its name from John Napier, the inventor of logarithms, who was born at Merchiston Castle — the site of the University's Merchiston campus. In 1966, it was renamed Napier College of Science and Technology. Since 1971, it has offered degree-level education. Three years later, it merged with the Sighthill-based Edinburgh College of Commerce to form Napier College of Commerce and Technology, which became a Central Institution in 1985. The college was renamed Napier Polytechnic in 1986 and in the same year acquired the former Hydropathic hospital buildings at Craiglockhart. It gained full university status in June 1992 as Napier University. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Napier – MSc by DL Construction Project Management. Facilities Management. Property and Construction Management. Timber Engineering. Transport Planning and Engineering. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Napier – MSc(Timber Engineering)
Timber is becoming increasingly popular as a sustainable construction material, creating more and more opportunities for engineers who want to work with this unique resource. This course, the only one of its kind in the UK, meets a demand for suitably qualified construction professionals by developing the diverse range of skills of those that are already in, or would like to enter the timber industry. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

You'll become a competent and resourceful timber engineer, equipped with the relevant training in analysis, design and assessment of timber structural systems. This both satisfies the needs of the timber industry and meets the academic requirements appropriate for chartered membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Institute of Highway Engineers and the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation. This means you will not only graduate with a postgraduate degree but a highly respected professional qualification. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Year 1 Analysis & Timber Design 1, Project Management, Timber Materials Application, Timber Form & Construction Year 2 Sustainable Building Design, Analysis & Timber Design 2 and Dissertation Students of this course are eligible for the Best Dissertation Performance prize. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Fee (2011/2012) for Overseas : £1492 per 20 credits. [£1 ≈ SGD$2] Entrance requirements To apply, you'll need an honours degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering or other Engineering qualification at equivalent level. Alternatively, a lower level qualification in a numerate area (e.g. BSc/BEng in Engineering) together with appropriate experience will also be considered. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

University of Surrey, UK
The University of Surrey is a university located within the county town of Guildford, Surrey in the South East of England. It received its charter on 9 September 1966, and was previously situated near Battersea Park in south-west London. The institution was known as Battersea College of Technology before gaining university status. Its roots however go back to the Battersea Polytechnic Institute, founded in 1891 to provide further and higher education for London's poorer inhabitants. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

University of Surrey, UK
The university is a member of the 1994 Group. The university conducts extensive research on small satellites and has a high number of staff who are members of learned societies. The Research Assessment Exercise 2001 awarded nine departments at the university 5 or 5* ratings. The university has recently expanded into China by launching the Surrey International Institute with Dongbei University of Finance and Economics. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Playing fields next to the headquarters of AQA, and with Guildford Cathedral in the background Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

The Duke of Kent Building houses much of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Surrey – MSc(Bridge Engineering)
This unique programme, which has been running for over 35 years, aims to provide you with advanced capabilities in specialised aspects of bridge engineering. The Bridge Engineering programme provides a wide range of modules addressing the whole-life analysis of bridge structures. It is also possible to take optional modules from some of our other study streams, covering areas such as structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, water engineering, construction management and transport planning and practice. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

There are over 30 modules available, each worth 15 credits, covering the general areas of bridge engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, water engineering, transport planning and construction management. The MSc is classified as technical for the purposes of accreditation by the relevant professional bodies. The majority of modules run for ten weeks and comprise approximately 30 hours (three hours per week) of class time and 120 hours of self-study and assignments. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

MSc programmes in Bridge Engineering, Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering share module options. The modules fall under six streams of study. The majority of Bridge, Geotechnical and Structural Engineering modules can be studied by distance learning through the use of an interactive web-based e-learning platform (ULearn). Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Bridge Engineering modules Bridge Management Bridge Deck Loading and Analysis Durability of Bridges and Structures Pre-stressed Concrete Bridge Design Steel and Composite Bridge Design Long Span Bridges Structural Engineering modules Steel Building Design Space Structures Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements Concrete Building Design Structural Safety and Reliability Earthquake Engineering Design of Masonry Structures Advanced Composites for Civil Engineering Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Construction Management modules A number of management modules will be available covering: Construction Organisation Project and Risk Management Geotechnical Engineering modules Soil–Structure Interaction Plus, in the future, a module covering elements of site investigation and foundation engineering will be provided. Water Engineering modules* Environmental Health Water Treatment Wastewater Treatment and Sewerage Applied Chemistry and Microbiology (Intensive) Pollution Control and Waste Management Groundwater Control Regulation and Management Water Resources Management and Hydraulic Modelling * Currently under review. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Transport Planning and Practice modules Transport Policy Transport Strategies and Interventions Developing Transport Solutions Transport Appraisal Methods Design and Analysis of Transport Schemes Asset Management and Maintenance Transport Modelling Successful completion of four modules is required for a student to gain a Postgraduate Certificate, eight modules for a Postgraduate Diploma. Eight modules and a dissertation are required for the award of an MSc. Individual modules can be used to contribute towards a continuing professional development programme. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

University of Salford, UK
The University's origins can be traced to 1896 when it opened as the Royal Technical Institute, Salford. This itself resulted from a merger of the Salford Working Men's College, which was founded in 1858, and Pendleton Mechanics' Institute which was founded in 1850. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

University of Salford, UK
1921 : Royal Technical College, Salford. 1958 : Royal College of Advanced Technology. 1967 – gained University status by Royal charter. The Peel Building Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

The Maxwell Building on the edge of the Peel Park Campus

Salford – MSc by DL Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management, MSc/PgDip Project Management in Construction, MSc/PgDip/PgCert Construction Management, MSc/PgDip Real Estate and Property Management, MSc/PgDip Accessibility and Inclusive Design, MSc/PgDip/PgCertQuantity Surveying, MSc/PgDip Quantity Surveying in Mechanical and Electrical, MSc/PgDip Geographical Information Systems, MSc/PgDip/PgCert Audio Acoustics, MSc/PgDip Environmental Acoustics, MSc Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Aston University, UK 1895 – Birmingham Municipal Technical School. 1927 : Birmingham Central Technical College 1951 : College of Technology, Birmingham. 1956 : the first designated College of Advanced Technology 1966 – gained University Status by Royal Charter Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

The lake at the heart of the campus with triangular fountain

The Chemical Engineering building, Aston University

Distance learning at Aston – Engineering (2011)
BEng (Hons) Professional Engineering (Power Systems) MSc Data Communication Networks MSc Telecommunications Technology MSc Professional Engineering Masters in Leadership for Engineering (MiLE) Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Aston - BEng (Hons) Professional Engineering (Power Systems)
The course provides the advanced engineering knowledge and understanding needed to qualify for incorporated engineer (IEng) status, and helps with building the range of practical competences also needed for IEng. Duration: Between 1 and 3 years Distance Learning Entry requirements: An Aston Foundation degree in Power Engineering or equivalent Tuition fees: £3375 (2011) paid either in full or by instalments depending on the delivery period selected. Course outline The Professional Engineering (Power Systems) course is a progression pathway with 120 credits weighting, designed to give a route from foundation degrees to a BEng/BSc. It is offered to those who hold 240 credits from Aston Foundation Degree (or equivalent) in power engineering or other related topic. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Aston - BEng (Hons) Professional Engineering (Power Systems)
The programme has six modules. There are four technical modules each worth 20 credits, a professional development audit module worth 10 credits and a work-based project module worth 30 credits. The modules are: Professional Development Audit (10 credits) Elements of Power Systems I (20 credits) Elements of Power Systems II (20 credits) Sustainable & Renewable Technologies (20 credits) Power Electronics & Machines for Power Systems (20 credits) Work based Project (30 credits) Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Aston - MSc Professional Engineering
The concept behind MSc Professional Engineering was developed by the Engineering Council (ECUK), the overall regulator of the engineering profession in the UK, with UK government support - please see Aston has signed an agreement with ECUK establishing Aston as a provider of an MSc Professional Engineering course meeting ECUK expectations. Major professional engineering institutions have signed an agreement with the ECUK to recognise and support MSc Professional Engineering courses. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

For more information, see www.engc.org.uk/engineering-gateways

Entry requirements MSc Professional Engineering is suitable for people who aspire to fully qualified professional engineer status (CEng) and are already part way there, normally through a first or good second class UK accredited honours degree at bachelor’s level (BEng or BSc) supported by several years of employment experience gaining practical competence and responsibility. We can also accept people without an honours degree (eg qualified to HND level) but with greater relevant experience. Qualifications from outside the UK will also be considered. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Duration of programme: 2 to 5 years work-based distance learning Start date: October, January, April or July Distance learning available: This programme is work-based distance learning only. Fees: [£1 ≈ SGD$2] UK/EU: £3,600 per year plus operational costs. International students: £4,300 per year plus operational costs. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Professional accreditation Successful completion of MSc Professional Engineering combined with membership of a suitable engineering institution guarantees access to the institution’s process for professional review for CEng registration. Possession of the MSc will meet the educational requirements for CEng. You will still need to satisfy the institution about your practical competences, but MSc Professional Engineering study will help you with this. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Engineering Institutions MSc Professional Engineering can be studied in any engineering area taught at Aston covered by a signed-up engineering institution. Currently this covers: Computing: British Computer Society (BCS) Chemical Engineering: Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Design: Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, Engineering Management: Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Mechanical Engineering: Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Brunel University, UK The university's origins lie in Acton Technical College, which was split into two in 1957 – Acton Technical College continued to cater for technicians and craftsmen, and the new Brunel College of Technology (named after Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the British engineer) was dedicated to the education of chartered engineers. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Brunel University, UK 1960 : was awarded the status of College of Advanced Technology. 1966 : The Royal Charter granting university status was awarded. Website: Statue of Isambard Kingdom Brunel at the university Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Entrance to Brunel University

A view of the Brunel University campus in Uxbridge

University of Bath, UK The University of Bath (informally Bath University, or simply Bath) is a campus university located in Bath, United Kingdom. It received its Royal Charter in 1966. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

University of Bath – MSc(ICM)

USA - Master Degrees in Engineering & Management by Distance Education
Norwich University Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) Texas Tech University Purdue University Pennsylvania State University (Penn State; PSU) Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Norwich University - USA
Norwich University (NU) is a private university located in Northfield, Vermont (USA). The university was founded in 1819 at Norwich, Vermont, as the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy. It is the oldest of six Senior Military Colleges, and is recognized by the United States Department of Defense as the "Birthplace of ROTC" (Reserve Officers' Training Corps). Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

The School of Graduate and Continuing Studies oversees the university's graduate programs. The majority of the graduate programs are conducted on a distance learning platform. The university offers accredited and highly recognized programs in a range of fields including diplomacy, military history, business administration, civil engineering, justice administration, public administration, business continuity, information assurance, nursing, and organizational leadership, plus a certificate in teaching and learning. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Norwich offers online graduate programs, including a 5-year Master of Architecture program. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Georgia Institute of Technology - USA
The Georgia Institute of Technology (commonly called Georgia Tech) is a public research university in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. The educational institution was founded in 1885 as the Georgia School of Technology . Initially, it offered only a degree in mechanical engineering. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Georgia Institute of Technology - USA
By 1901, its curriculum had expanded to include electrical, civil, and chemical engineering. In 1948, the school changed its name to reflect its evolution from a trade school to a larger and more capable technical institute and research university. Georgia Tech is consistently ranked among the best universities in the United States and the world. For over a decade, Georgia Tech has remained in the top ten public universities in the United States. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Georgia Tech's East Campus and Central Campus as seen from an elevated point near Peachtree Street and North Avenue. Bobby Dodd Stadium is in the foreground, Tech Tower and Junior's Grill are in the background to the left, and the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center is in the background and to the right. The Varsity is in the immediate foreground between the viewer and Bobby Dodd Stadium. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

The Carnegie Building, constructed in 1907, is located in the Historic District of Central Campus. It was originally the campus library, and it now houses the President's office. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Britain Dining Hall, the main dining hall for East Campus.

Georgia Tech : Our Online Master's Degrees
Aerospace Engineering Computational Science and Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Industrial Engineering Information Security Mechanical Engineering Medical Physics Operations Research Website: Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Texas Tech University - USA
Texas Tech University, often referred to as Texas Tech or TTU, is a public, coeducational, research university in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Established on February 10, 1923, and originally known as Texas Technological College, it is the leading institution of the Texas Tech University System and has the seventh largest student body in the state of Texas. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Texas Tech University - USA
Doctor of Philosophy in Systems and Engineering Management Master of Science in Systems and Engineering Management Master of Science in Software Engineering Master of Engineering Website: Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Texas Tech alumnus Rick Husband was the final commander of the Space Shuttle Columbia. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Purdue University - USA
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University System. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university Purdue issued its first degree, a Bachelor of Science in chemistry, in 1875. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Purdue University - USA
Purdue University is well known for its diverse majors in aerospace. The Purdue University Airport was the first university-owned airport in the United States. Purdue was the first university in the world to award a four-year bachelor's degree in aviation. The school is also one of the only institutions in the country that offers AAAE certification for the management of airports. Neil Armstrong, the first to walk on the moon. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

View of the entrance to the Engineering Mall

Cary Quad and Spitzer Court at Purdue University Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Engineering Fountain Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Materials Science and Electrical Engineering Building Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Greenhouses on South Campus

Purdue : Online Graduate Programs
MSE/MS - Interdisciplinary Engineering Concentrations: Engineering Management & Leadership Biomedical Engineering Computational Engineering Integrated Vehicle Systems MS - Interdisciplinary MSE-MBA - Purdue College of Engineering Kelley School of Business Dual Degree MSAAE - Aeronautics and Astronautics MSECE - Electrical and Computer Engineering MSME - Mechanical Engineering MSIE - Industrial Engineering Website: Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State; PSU)- USA
The Pennsylvania State University, commonly referred to as Penn State or PSU, is a public research university with campuses and facilities throughout the state of Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855, the university has a threefold mission of teaching, research, and public service. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State; PSU)- USA
Penn State University Park is ranked among the top 15 public universities nationally and is considered to be one of America's Public Ivy universities, which recognizes top public research universities in the United States. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Old Main, the main administrative building of Penn State,
located at University Park Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

PSU : The Forum Building is a classroom building with four classrooms, each capable of containing over 300 students. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Challenges : Recognitions, etc.
Recognition by Employers: Singapore : Private Sectors; Public Sectors Overseas: Asia - Pacific Countries Middle-east Countries Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Recognition by Professional Bodies & Accreditation Bodies Engineers Australia. [Website: ] Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET), USA. [Website: ] Institution of Engineers (Singapore/Malaysia..). [Websites: ; ] Signatories of the Washington Accord. [Website: ] Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Recognition by Licensing Boards Engineering Council, UK (EC). [Website : ] Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). [Website: ] Professional Engineers Board Singapore (PEB). [Website: ] Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Washington Accord Established in 1989. The Washington Accord is an international accreditation agreement for professional engineering academic degrees. The Washington Accord covers undergraduate engineering degrees. The accord is not directly responsible for the licensing or registration of Professional Engineers and Chartered Engineers, but it does cover the academic requirements that are part of the licensing processes in signatory countries. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Washington Accord - Full Signatories (2011)
Australia - Represented by Engineers Australia (1989) Canada - Represented by Engineers Canada (1989) Chinese Taipei - Represented by Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan (2007) Hong Kong China - Represented by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (1995) Ireland - Represented by Engineers Ireland (1989) Japan - Represented by Japan Accreditation Board for Engineering Education (2005) Korea - Represented by Accreditation Board for Engineering Education of Korea (2007) Malaysia - Represented by Board of Engineers Malaysia (2009) New Zealand - Represented by Institution of Professional Engineers NZ (1989) Singapore - Represented by Institution of Engineers Singapore (2006) South Africa - Represented by Engineering Council of South Africa (1999) Turkey - Represented by MUDEK (2011) United Kingdom - Represented by Engineering Council UK (1989) United States - Represented by Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (1989) Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Washington Accord Singapore: IES; PEB Australia: Engineers Australia UK: Engineering Council USA: ABET Malaysia: IEM; BEM Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Recognitions of Overseas Engineering Degrees in Singapore by PEB
The PEB in Singapore has given the following ‘clarifications’ in the recent ‘Approved Qualifications – Notification 2009’: Section 2(b) Does not include any study through (i) a distance learning programme; or (ii) a twinning programme conducted wholly or partly by a university, college or an institution that is not specified in the Schedule, unless such twinning programme is approved by the Board. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

Recognitions of Overseas Engineering Degrees in Singapore by PEB
Section 3(f) : If the qualification has been obtained partly on account of advanced standing credits awarded for any other qualification – (i) that other qualification must be approved by the Board; and (ii) the advanced standing credits must not exceed one-half of the total modular credits or academic units required for graduation in the undergraduate engineering degree programme for the qualification. Engineering Degrees by Distance Education

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