IEng vs. CEng

Can someone set me straight on the differences between accreditation as an Incorporated Engineer and as a Chartered Engineer? I understand that IEng accreditation only requires a bachelors degree while CEng accreditation requires a masters but what kind of career prospects would an IEng have compared to a CEng? And on a similar note, how difficult is it to find employment with only a bachelors in Engineering as opposed to having a masters?

You might have guessed that I missed out on a MEng course

Can't you do your Masters after you finish the 3yrs?

I could do, but the fees are high and I would have no financial support. I could also transfer onto the MEng after my first year if I do well enough. I'm just wondering what will happen if I come out of university with only a bachelors and, if I were to get a job, what the prospects are with IEng accreditation.

I could do, but the fees are high and I would have no financial support. I could also transfer onto the MEng after my first year if I do well enough. I'm just wondering what will happen if I come out of university with only a bachelors and, if I were to get a job, what the prospects are with IEng accreditation.

i would say both are same but just out of preference ceng

But they are not the bloody same though.

yeah i know but none of them are 'better' than each other they hold the same status but you apply to one of them depending on what you do.

here:

http://www.theiet.org/careers/profreg/ceng/index.cfm

http://www.theiet.org/careers/profreg/ieng/index.cfm

Can someone set me straight on the differences between accreditation as an Incorporated Engineer and as a Chartered Engineer? I understand that IEng accreditation only requires a bachelors degree while CEng accreditation requires a masters but what kind of career prospects would an IEng have compared to a CEng? And on a similar note, how difficult is it to find employment with only a bachelors in Engineering as opposed to having a masters?

You might have guessed that I missed out on a MEng course

I know its a late reply but i dont think anyone in this thread made the differences or routes to IEng or CEng 100% clear.

To become CEng = BEng+MSc or MEng after either of the routes have been completed necessary experience and a test will need to be taken to show competence.

To become IEng = BSc+MSc once again after the qualifications have been completed industry experience will be needed.

IEng is slightly less than CEng due to the level of the degree (BSc or BEng) although it is possible to go from IEng to CEng

Both require Masters although the above routes arent the only way to gain accreditation.

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No, you do not require a masters degree or masters level knowledge to become an Incorporated Engineer.