Professional Engineering MSc

Facts about Professional Engineering

Qualification MSc
Duration Flexible (two to four years)
Attendance Work-based learning 
Assessment Projects, learning diary and portfolio 
Course structure

Choose Kingston's Professional Engineering MSc

Developed in conjunction with the Engineering Council UK (ECuk), the MSc Professional Engineering is a work-based learning route to the academic qualifications and professional development you need to demonstrate for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

The programme allows you to acquire professional competences alongside the MSc - without the need to take time off work. The flexibility of the programme allows it to be adapted to almost any work situation, industry or location.

What will you study?

Appropriately qualified academic and professional supervisors will work with you and your employer to design a unique programme. Typically lasting two to three years, this 'learning agreement' is tailored to your specific work situation. It will stipulate a well-defined schedule of activities and meet a strategically-significant development need for your employer.

The academic supervisor will provide the guidance and support needed to ensure the programme meets the requirements of an MSc. The professional supervisor will ensure it enables you to demonstrate the engineering skills and competences needed for Chartered Engineer status.

Course structure

There are three phases to this programme - the Entry Gateway; Work-based Learning Goals; and the Exit Gateway.

Phase One: Entry Gateway

  • The personal development audit (PDA) is a reflective summary of education, qualifications, experience and competences to date.

Phase Two: Work-based Learning Goals

  • These are individual goals created by matching the PDA against PEI/UK SPEC requirements

Phase Three: Exit Gateway

  • This is either a reflective summary or an engineering dissertation depending on your skills and needs. It also includes a viva voce.