Semta is delighted to offer congratulations to
the students who have recently obtained their Advanced Diploma in
Engineering today. This innovative qualification will enable them
to progress towards Undergraduate Study or Employment, with the
confidence that they have the underpinning skills, knowledge and
understanding, to master the academic demands of the next
level.’
Statistics released after the first cohort of students complete
the diplomas have revealed engineering proved the most popular
subject out of the first five new advanced diploma
qualifications.
Out of 594 teenagers that completed the two year courses for the
first time this year, 146 studied engineering, making it the most
popular course.
Schools Minister Nick Gibb said:
"There will be a place for the Diploma as
long as there is demand for it. It is for schools, colleges
and students to decide whether it is the best qualification for
them. That’s why we have made it easier for schools and
colleges to choose the Diplomas they think are right for their
students, rather than having to offer them in every subject.
We want to strengthen vocational education so we will look
carefully at how these qualifications are viewed by employers and
universities.”