 At the University of Greenwich, we offer both Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Engineering degree courses. A Bachelor of Engineering is an undergraduate degree program of three years, while a Master of Engineering is a program of four years because it is an undergraduate course with an integrated master's. The decision of which to study will mainly depend on whether you wish to obtain professional status as an incorporated engineer or a chartered engineer, as becoming a chartered engineer requires four years of study. The benefits of obtaining professional status include improved career prospects and higher earning potential. Incorporated engineer or chartered engineer Incorporated engineers have the knowledge and understanding to maintain and manage technologies. They carry out varied complex roles such as engineering design, development, manufacturing, construction and operation. Chartered engineers also have this knowledge and understanding but can work more independently and provide consultancy services to companies. Chartered engineers go on to become innovators, developing solutions to engineering problems and their salaries tend to be higher.