The student is able to demonstrate subject knowledge and understanding through standard methods of assessment, namely an end-of-study-unit examination and continuous assessment (coursework). Furthermore, a team project and final year project will also contribute to direct hands-on learning of engineering design skills, project management, subject knowledge, integration and understanding. Management and other soft skills, as well as personal development are an integral part of the course. The course is optimally designed for the student’s intellectual development and is based on the well proven 4-year degree programme in engineering. Broadly, the first year introduces the student to new engineering concepts whilst also building on post-secondary curriculum. The second year continues to build on the first year, further broadening the knowledge base. The third year is a key formation year in which the student matures significantly and accommodates a broad choice of subject matters. The fourth year culminates in a final year project (dissertation) through which the student can learn how to apply the knowledge he or she has assimilated over the years in a substantial piece of work. The course features a range of assessment methods, including written examinations; laboratory and design assignments; presentations and oral examinations; group and individual projects.

Applicants must satisfy the General Entry Requirements for admission, namely, the Matriculation Certificate and Secondary Education Certificate passes at Grade 5 or better in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics. Applicants must also satisfy the following Special Course Requirements: passes at Advanced Matriculation Level at Grade C or better in Pure Mathematics and in Physics. Applicants in possession of passes in the Secondary Education Certificate Examination at Grade 5 or better in Maltese and English Language, and of either the MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in an area deemed by the Board to be relevant to the Course, or the MCAST Diploma in Industrial Electronics, may also be admitted into the course. If applicants are graduates of a university or have other qualifications considered to be sufficient, they may be exempted by the University Admissions Board, on the advice of the Faculty Admissions Committee, from the whole or part of these special course requirements.