If you hold a degree which is shown as being accredited, this means that the University offering this programme has been subject to a formal visit by ICE to ensure that the degree programme is of an appropriate standard and covers the appropriate core civil engineering subjects such as surveying, geotechnics, fluid mechanics and structures.
Who is involved in course accreditation?
ICE is licensed by the Engineering Council to undertake accreditation visits to Universities and Colleges to review degree and other qualifications against a set of defined criteria, and to ensure that the programmes comply with its published guidelines for curriculum content.
ICE conducts this activity jointly with three other professional bodies (the Institution of Structural Engineers, The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Institute of Highway Engineers) though a joint committee known as the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM).
The JBM has its own website and it is possible to download course guidelines and a set of the submission criteria that must be met by universities.
How can I check if my course is accredited?
To check if your course is accredited, please use one of the tools below to locate your course:
If you are unable to locate your course using any of the above you will be required to make an application for Academic Assessment.
International activities
The Engineering Council on behalf of engineering professional bodies such as ICE has entered into a number of agreements on accreditation which accepts the substantial equivalence of the professional engineering degree programmes of the other signatory countries for an appropriate level of registration.
If you have studied and subsequently gained a qualification from a University overseas your qualification could be accredited via one of the following agreements:
International Engineering Alliance
- Washington Accord (covers those degree programmes that meet the educational base for CEng registration).
- Sydney Accord (covers those degree programmes that meet the educational base for IEng registration).
- Dublin Accord (covers those diploma programmes that meet the educational base for EngTech registration).
FEANI (European Federation of National Engineering Associations)
Any European degree programme listed on the FEANI Index of courses approved for EurIng registration will be recognized by the ICE for membership purposes.
- Those listed as five or more years duration will meet the educational base for a CEng registration
- Those listed as degrees of less than five years duration will meet the educational base for IEng registration
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Why is my course not accredited?
Unfortunately ICE cannot accredit every individual course.
If your degree is not accredited you can apply for an assessment of your qualifications by our Academic Qualifications Panel when you graduate.
2. Why is accreditation important?
Accreditation of degree programmes gives an assurance of the quality of the course and potential students will know that it is at an acceptable standard to progress professionally as a civil engineer.
More information
For information on course accreditation or Academic Assessment, please contact the education and learning team by email on aqp@ice.org.uk or by telephone on +44 (0) 207 665 2247.