DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMME

Our Distance Learning route is open to anyone who already has accredited bachelor’s level qualification and is looking to meet the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Brunel University, London
Open University
Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.

You will need to complete these modules remotely, which will enable you to demonstrate master’s level learning, while you work towards becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

The table below shows the suite of approved modules from accredited distance learning programmes. For your Further Learning plan, please select a combination of 30 CATS points from the Engineering and Science Deepening list and a combined minimum of 90 CATS points from the Technical and Non-technical lists below.

Links to the full module descriptors are detailed in the lists below. Read them carefully and consider the learning outcomes, costs and enrolment dates before you populate your plan.

You should consider a combination that complements each other and your own career path. The module selection can be from any of the universities listed below. Please contact the university direct to discuss the module before including it within your plan. Enrolment dates, fees and any pre-requisites onto a module must be discussed directly with the university.

Only the modules in the table below can be used on the approved route application form.

How to apply

You will need to complete the Approved Distance Learning Application Form and read the CEng Further learning guidance before you complete your plan.

Need some help?

Contact our Further learning team if you have any questions about Distance Learning.

furtherlearning@imeche.org

University	Module Title	Module Code	Credit
Brunel University	Energy Conversion Technologies	ME5506	15	Contact University directly
Brunel University	Renewable Energy Technologies I - Solar Thermal and Electricity Systems	ME5567	15	Contact University directly
Brunel University	Renewable Energy Technologies II - Wind, Tidal, Wave, Hydroelectricity	ME5568	15	Contact University directly
Brunel University	Renewable Energy Technologies III - Geothermal, Biomass, Hydrogen	ME5569	15	Contact University directly
Brunel University	Acoustics, Fire, Lifts and Drainage	ME5509	15	Contact University directly
Brunel University	Energy Efficient Ventilation for Buildings	ME5545	15	Contact University directly
Open University	Nonlinear ordinary differential equations This module requires earlier math modules to be taken as an entry qualification. Restriction in place to stop 2 mathematical modules to be taken to fulfill the E&S	M821	30	Contact University directly
Open University	Advanced mathematical methods This module requires earlier math modules to be taken as an entry qualification, one of which is M821 above. Restriction would be to have another non mathematical module to fulfill the E&S section	M833	30
Open University	Manufacture Materials Design	T805	30	Contact University directly
Open University	Finite Element Analysis If you are using this module to satisfy the Engineering and Science Deepening section of an IMechE Individual Further Learning Plan, please be aware that it only constitutes 20 CATS points towards the minimum 30 CATS points requirement. We are unable to recognise the entire 30 CATS points of this module for the purposes of Further learning. If you intend to use this module as part of your IMechE Individual Further Learning Plan, contact us before you submit your plan. You will need to supplement this module with some additional learning at master's level.	T804	30	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Subsurface	ENM200	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Production System Modelling	ENM204	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Advanced Completion & Subsea Systems	ENM206	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Materials and Corrosion Science	ENM233	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Advanced Well Engineering	ENM212	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Drilling Technology	ENM210	15	Contact University directly

University	Module Title	Module Code	Credit
Brunel University	Sustainable Design and Manufacture	MN5557	15	Contact University directly
Brunel University	Robotics and Manufacturing Automation	MN5552	15	Contact University directly
Brunel University	Computer Aided Engineering 1	MN5562	15	Contact University directly
Brunel University	Electrical Services and Lighting Design	ME5507	15	Contact University directly
Brunel University	Energy Conversion Technologies	ME5506	15	Contact University directly
Brunel University	Renewable Energy Technologies	ME5521	15	Contact University directly
Brunel University	Systems Modelling and Simulation	MN5543	15	Contact University directly
Brunel University	Manufacturing Systems Design and Economics	MN5502	15	Contact University directly
Open University	Structural Integrity: Designing against failure	T357	30	Contact University directly
Open University	Engineering Small Worlds: Micro and Nano Technologies	T356	30	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Facilities	ENM202	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Production Operations	ENM205	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Wells	ENM201	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Health, Safety, Environment and Risk Assessment	ENM302	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Drilling Operations Management	ENM211	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon	Determination of Maintenance and Inspection Requirements for Asset Integrity Management	ENM310	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Integrity and Reliability Management	ENM308	15	Contact University directly

University	Module Title	Module Code	Credit
Brunel University	Project Management	MN5508	15	Contact University directly
Brunel University	Quality Management and Reliability	MN5554	15	Contact University directly
Brunel University	Engineering Finance and Accounting	ME5555	15	Contact University directly
Brunel University	Management of People in Engineering Activities	ME5551	15	Contact University directly
Brunel University	Organisation of Engineering Business	ME5552	15	Contact University directly
Brunel University	Management of Facilities and Engineering Contracts	ME5517	15	Contact University directly
Brunel University	Logistics and Global Supply Chain Management	MN5547	15	Contact University directly
Brunel University	Managing People and Organisations	MN5506	15	Contact University directly
Brunel University	Financial Management	MN5507	15	Contact University directly
Brunel University	Global Manufacturing	MN5563	15	Contact University directly
Open University	Project management	M815	30	Contact University directly
Open University	Managing for sustainability	T867	30	Contact University directly
Open University	Thinking strategically: systems tools for managing change Restriction - this module should not be taken with OU modules: T848, TU812 or TU870	TU811	30	Contact University directly
Open University	Managing systemic change: inquiry, action and interaction Restriction - this module should not be taken with OU modules: T848, TU811 or TU870	TU812	30	Contact University directly
Open University	Developing research skills in science	S825	30
Open University	Strategy for Technological Innovation Restriction - this module should not be taken with OU modules: T848	T849	30	Contact University directly
Open University	Managing Technological Innovation	T848	30	Contact University directly
Open University	Innovation: Designing for change	T317	60	Contact University directly
Open University	Environmental Monitoring and Protection	T868	30	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Quality Management for Engineers	ENM612	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Petroleum Economics & Asset Management	ENM207	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Problem Solving	ENM300	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Business Essentials	ENM203	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Finance For Managers	BSM017	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Operations Management	BSM311	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Strategic Purchasing	BSM520	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Supply Chain Management	BSM523	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Purchasing Principles and Law	BSM022	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Asset Life Cycle Analysis	SUM303	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Oil & Gas Contract Law	BSM578	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Health, Safety and Risk in an Organisational Context	BSM622	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Project Management Fundamentals	BSM084	15	Contact University directly
Robert Gordon University	Delivery of Maintenance and Inspection for Asset Integrity Management	ENM311	15	Contact University directly

DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMME

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Participating universities

Approved modules - Academic year 2026/2027

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