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    Admission Requirements

    A summary of the minimum qualifications required for direct admission to postgraduate programmes offered by the Faculty of Engineering is given in the following.

    Postgraduate Diploma (PG.Dip.)

    (a) A Bachelor's Degree acceptable to the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee or

    (b) Such other qualification as may be approved by the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee as suitable for candidature for PG.Dip. in a field related to the programme of study.

    Degree of Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)

    (a) A first Degree in Engineering of at least 120 credits (SLQF L6) with First or Second Class Honours or

    (b) A first Degree in Engineering of at least 120 credits (SLQF L6) with acceptable postgraduate qualifications or a minimum of one year’s experience after obtaining the Degree, in a field related to the programme of study or

    (c) Such other qualification equivalent to a first Degree in Engineering of at least 120 credits (SLQF L6) as may be recommended by the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee as suitable for candidature for the M.Eng. Degree with a minimum of one year’s experience, after obtaining such qualification, in a field related to the programme of study.

    Masters Degree

    (a) A first Degree in Science/Engineering (SLQF L5) with First or Second Class Honours or

    (b) A first Degree in Science/Engineering (SLQF L5) with acceptable postgraduate qualifications or a minimum of one year’s experience after obtaining the Degree, in a field related to the programme of study or

    (c) Such other qualification equivalent to a first Degree in Science/Engineering (SLQF L5) as may be recommended by the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee as suitable for candidature for the Masters Degree with a minimum of one year’s experience, after obtaining such qualification, in a field related to the programme of study.

    Degree of Master of the Science of Engineering (M.Sc.Eng.)

    (a) A first Degree in Engineering of at least 120 credits (SLQF L6) with First or Second Class Honours or

    (b) A first Degree in Engineering of at least 120 credits (SLQF L6) with acceptable postgraduate qualifications or a minimum of one year’s experience after obtaining the Degree, in a field related to the programme of study or

    (c) Such other qualification equivalent to a first Degree in Engineering of at least 120 credits (SLQF L6) as may be recommended by the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee as suitable for candidature for the M.Sc.Eng. Degree with a minimum of one year’s experience, after obtaining such qualification, in a field related to the programme of study

    Degree of Master of Science (M.Sc.)

    (a) A first Degree in Science/Engineering of at least 120 credits (SLQF L6) with First or Second Class Honours or

    (b) A first Degree in Science/Engineering of at least 120 credits (SLQF L6) with acceptable postgraduate qualifications or a minimum of one year’s experience after obtaining the Degree, in a field related to the programme of study or

    (c) Such other qualification equivalent to a first Degree in Science/Engineering of at least 120 credits (SLQF L6) as may be recommended by the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee as suitable for candidature for the M.Sc. Degree with a minimum of one year’s experience, after obtaining such qualification, in a field related to the programme of study.

    Degree of Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)

    (a) A M.Sc.Eng/M.Eng Degree (SLQF L9) or

    (b) A Masters Degree in Science (SLQF L9) in a relevant field or

    (c) A first Degree in Engineering or Science in a relevant field with at least 120 credits (SLQF L6) and First or Second Class Honours or

    (d) A first Degree in Engineering or Science in a relevant field with at least 120 credits (SLQF L6) and a minimum of two years’ experience, after obtaining the degree in a relevant field.

    Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

    (a) A Master of Philosophy degree (SLQF L11) in a relevant field or

    (b) A M.Sc.Eng/M.Eng. Degree (SLQF L9) or

    (c) A Masters Degree in Science (SLQF L9) in a relevant field or

    (d) A first Degree in Engineering or Science in a relevant field with at least 120 credits (SLQF L6) and First or Second Class Honours or

    (e) A first Degree in Engineering or Science in a relevant field with at least 120 credits (SLQF L6) and a minimum of two years’ experience, after obtaining the degree in a relevant field.