If you hold a degree which is accredited, this means that the University or College 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 necessary core civil engineering subjects such as materials, geotechnics, fluid mechanics and structures. 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. Visit the Initial Professional Development page for information about the recognition of company training courses (CATS).
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 (IStructE, CIHT and IHE) through a joint committee known as the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM).
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) through 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. Please contact the Education and Learning Team at aqp@ice.org.uk.
Is my overseas degree accredited?
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. The JBM also accredits a number of international programmes, including those degrees provided by UK universities at international campuses.
If you have studied and subsequently gained a qualification from a University overseas but cannot find it on the list of JBM accredited courses, it could be accredited via one of the following agreements:
- 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 Register (European Federation of National Engineering Associations)
Any European degree programme listed on the FEANI Index of courses approved for EurIng registration will be recognised by the ICE for membership purposes.
To check whether your overseas qualification meets your desired educational base, please e-mail aqp@ice.org.uk.
How can I gain accreditation for my degrees?
Unfortunately ICE cannot accredit every course. It is the University’s decision whether or not to apply for accreditation of their courses.
We do not undertake individual accreditation of a trainee’s qualifications. Some organisations ask for confirmation that your degree is ‘JBM accredited’ as part of the application process - If your degree is covered by one of the International accreditation agreements then you do not need to seek individual accreditation of your degree through the JBM. If you have any queries about recognition of your qualifications by the ICE you should e-mail details of your qualification to aqp@ice.org.uk.
If you are a university wishing to apply for accreditation, please visit the JBM website and contact jbm@ice.org.uk.
How can I gain accreditation for my Employer-Managed Programme?
It is the Company’s decision whether or not to offer an Employer-Managed Further Learning Programme and also whether or not to apply for accreditation.
If you are a company wishing to offer an approved Further Learning Programme to enable your recent graduates to meet the Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer educational base, please visit the JBM website for further guidanceand the application form.