Diploma Programs in Technology

The School of Science and Engineering offers three different programs in Technology.  These are practically orientated diploma programs at post-secondary level, rooted in traditional trades:  
Construction Technology, Mechanical Technology and Electrical Technology. 

The Study Program

Each diploma program is 90 ECTS credits and is operated solely as distance learning. The program is planned to have a duration of 3 years alongside work, but by concentrating on full study activity it can be completed in 1,5 years.

In the last semester the students complete a final project wherein they demonstrate the practical knowledge and professional competence they have gained during the program, dealing with techical solutions in design, planning and development. The objective of the program is to strengthen the students position on the employment market and enable them to take on more diverse types of employment.

The Technology programs, which form the basis for today´s programs in Construction, Mechanical and Electrical Technology, were started in 1976 at the Technical University of Iceland which merged with Reykjavik University on July 1st, 2005.  These programs have a strong tradition of practical orientation in cooperation with the industry.  The students do practically oriented project work which plays a large role in their studies and most of the teachers have a background of practical experience in the industry.

Distance Learning

The students get lectures, problems and other study materials electronically on the teaching web of the university and their communications with teachers and other students are mostly through this web.  In addition to traditional teaching material, use is made of electronic slides, video recordings and remote conference facilities.  Students outside the Reykjavik area get access to local education centres, but students in the Reykjavik area are offered study facilities for group work on the university premises.  Twice during each term, students attend working sessions over a weekend where they perform lab exercises and projects which are not suited for distance learning.