Question 1

How long is a Professional Diploma?

Accepted Answer

Six months. Each diploma runs six modules back to back, one per month, ending with a capstone project and presentation.

Question 2

How is the program delivered?

Accepted Answer

Hybrid and face-to-face. Sessions combine online learning with on-site work inside The Sustainable City, structured around the schedules of working professionals.

Question 3

Which diplomas do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Five: Integrated Sustainable Energy Solutions, Sustainable Built Environment Solutions, Sustainable Food Systems, Integrated Sustainable Water Solutions, and Integrated Sustainable Waste Management.

Question 4

What do all five diplomas have in common?

Accepted Answer

Every diploma opens with two foundation modules on sustainability principles and the FEWPMW framework, then moves into two specialization modules, a data-intensive AI methodologies module, and a capstone project.

Question 5

What is the FEWPMW framework?

Accepted Answer

FEWPMW stands for Food, Energy, Water, Products, Mobility and Waste. It is the integrated model used to plan and operate The Sustainable City, and it is taught as a working tool rather than a diagram.

Question 6

How many credits is each diploma worth?

Accepted Answer

120 credits, credit-rated at Level 11 of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework.

Question 7

What are the entry requirements?

Accepted Answer

A minimum cumulative grade point average above 2.0, plus two to five years of relevant professional experience in any related field.

Question 8

What documents do I need to submit?

Accepted Answer

A valid passport copy, certified academic transcripts, an up-to-date CV, a statement of purpose, and a recent passport-size photograph. Letters of recommendation are required for some programs.

Question 9

What does the admissions process look like?

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Five steps: share your documents, have your entry qualifications reviewed, check your eligibility for scholarships, pay the enrollment fee, then start your program.

Question 10

Are scholarships available?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Merit-based and professional-experience scholarships are assessed during admissions, once your documents have been reviewed.

Question 11

When can I start?

Accepted Answer

Four cohorts run across the 2025-2026 academic year, with intakes in November 2025, January 2026, April 2026 and July 2026. Full module dates are on the academic calendar.

Question 12

How much does a diploma cost?

Accepted Answer

Tuition fees and the payment structure are shared directly during admissions. Contact the admissions team for the current fee schedule for your chosen diploma.

Question 13

Can I pay in installments?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Payment options include full payment or installments. Refund policies apply as per the program terms and conditions.

Question 14

Is the qualification recognized?

Accepted Answer

SEE Education Group holds SQA Centre Approval from the Scottish Qualifications Authority, and all diploma programs are credit-rated within the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework at Level 11.

Question 15

Do you help with job placement?

Accepted Answer

Top-performing graduates are eligible for placement opportunities within SEE Holding and its affiliated companies.

Question 16

Can I study while holding a full-time job?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The programs are built for working professionals, with flexible hybrid delivery and schedules designed to fit around professional and personal commitments.

Question 17

Can my employer enroll a team?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Corporate and public-sector cohorts are a core part of who these diplomas are built for. Get in touch with the admissions team to discuss group enrollment.

Question 18

What happens if a public holiday falls during a module?

Accepted Answer

Sessions are rescheduled within the same module duration so learning outcomes are not compromised, and learners are notified in advance of any changes to live classes, assignments or assessment deadlines.

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