Bachelor of Engineering (B.Engg):

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Engg) is the degree awarded for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics and petroleum subject. The duration of Bachelor in engineering degree is usually four years.

Bachelor’s Degree (BA, BSc):

Your choice of subject will determine the precise name of the qualification. Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BSc) is the most common, but there are others such as Bachelor of Education (BEd) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB).

Your course will usually last three or four years, although some subjects such as medicine will take longer.

Higher National Diploma (HND):

An HND is equivalent to the second year of a Bachelor’s degree. It takes two years to study full-time or three years part-time. They differ from degrees in that they focus on vocational skills needed for specific areas of work.

Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE):

A DipHE is the academic counterpart to the HND, as it is also equivalent to two years of a full degree. It is usually awarded following the successful completion of two years of a full-time first degree at a higher education institution.

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ):

An NVQ at Levels 4-6 is equivalent to a degree. However, these qualifications focus more on practical skills than academic study, taking place within the context of your current full or part-time work. As NVQs are work-based, instead of taking exams you are assessed by demonstrating your ability to do a job over a period of time. You will be observed by an assessor and submit a portfolio, and your performance in each unit will be measured against national occupational standards.

These courses are typically provided by further education colleges and to gain entry you’ll need one or two A-levels or HSSC. They are mostly classroom taught, but assessment is by projects, assignments and practical tasks rather than exams. You’ll also undertake work placements.