Calling all future Engineers! Did you know that The Engineering & Design Institute London (TEDI-London) holds accreditation from two prestigious industry bodies? Its BEng in Global Design Engineering is accredited by both the Institution of Engineering Designers and the Institution of Engineering Technology.
Not sure what this means for you? We’ll explain what accreditation is, and why you should study an accredited Engineering degree at TEDI-London.
What is industry accreditation?
Industry accreditation is like a stamp of approval from employers. It means that industry experts from the accrediting body agree that the degree will teach you all the skills you need to succeed in a career in that field.
The accrediting body thoroughly evaluates different aspects of the degree, such as the curriculum, teaching and graduate outcomes, so industry accreditation is like an all-round assurance of degree quality. Plus, the approval from experts active in your chosen field means you’ll graduate with a degree that employers really value.
Choosing an accredited degree programme can be especially helpful for Engineering students, as graduating from an accredited degree makes it easier to apply for professional registration as a Chartered Engineer. Chartered status indicates that you have achieved a certain level of skill and experience, and comes with many benefits, such as better career and salary prospects.
Another reason to choose an accredited degree is that, according to the Engineering Council, some employers prefer to recruit exclusively from accredited degrees, which are also more likely to be recognised internationally. This means accreditation is an important consideration for international students planning on returning to work in their home country, or another destination.
Why choose TEDI-London?
So now you know the benefits of choosing an accredited Engineering degree, why should you choose TEDI-London?
Firstly, TEDI-London’s three-year BEng in Global Design Engineering is accredited by not just one, but two industry bodies —the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Both of these are respected organisations within the engineering industry.
For example, the IED is the UK’s only professional body representing those working in the fields of engineering and technical product design. Meanwhile, the IET is the third-oldest engineering body in the UK.
Between them, the IED and the IET represent three distinct fields: engineering, product design, and technology. This is a testament to the strength of Global Design Engineering, a multidisciplinary degree which incorporates elements of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Product Design.
This wide-ranging degree is ideal if you’re not sure exactly what you’d like to do after you graduate, preparing you for both specialised further study and entry to a range of different careers across engineering and its related fields.
Plus, TEDI-London’s accreditations also mean you’ll have options to become a Chartered professional in different fields. For example, as well as being able to assess candidates for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status and Chartered Engineer status (CEng), the IED is the only institution in the UK able grant to Chartered status to Product Designers!
Finally, Global Design Engineering is the perfect option for future engineers who dream of one day tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges, like climate change. That’s because many of the projects you’ll work on are designed in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, such as sustainable cities and communities, climate action and affordable and clean energy.
Even TEDI-London’s campus is focused on sustainability, with all of the buildings designed to be fully recyclable at the end of their life.
If all of this doesn’t convince you why this innovative institution is a great choice, you don’t need to take it from us — TEDI-London recently won two higher education awards at the Independent Higher Education Awards!
Study at TEDI-London
If you want to study an accredited degree at TEDI-London, you can apply through Kaplan for direct admission to a undergraduate degree and benefit from our expert advice. Or, if you don’t meet the entry requirements, you can first study a degree preparation course at Kaplan International College London before progressing to TEDI-London.
If you have any questions about how to apply, or which option is right for you, you can contact us and one of our friendly advisors will be happy to help you.
