BEng Honours in Electrical Power Engineering (Singapore)
Key Features and Benefits of the Degree Programme
- Two-year programme so you can convert Diploma-level or similar qualifications to a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Degree
- High-quality education from leading academics employed by Newcastle University's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) qualification awarded by an internationally recognised institution: Newcastle University, UK
- Degree programme designed on existing successful provision at Newcastle and to exactly the same standard aiming to meet regional demands
- Overseas study experience opportunity at Newcastle’s UK campus
- Candidates graduating with high marks will be eligible to apply for postgraduate study (Masters or PhD) at Newcastle University in Singapore or its UK campus
Course Aims
You will:
- undertake a broad-based education in electrical power engineering and acquire knowledge and understanding of engineering skills
- be equipped to enter employment or to follow a postgraduate route into research, industry or academia, or apply the skills learnt in a range of areas other than engineering
- gain a qualification which meets the UK's FHEQ at Honours level of the National Qualifications Framework and meet the requirements of the National Subject Benchmarks in Engineering
Course Content
The degree course is endorsed by the Singapore government and the curriculum is specially customised to meet the industrial demand in the region although Electrical Power Engineering is an essential discipline worldwide.
The degree will provide you with the skills and knowledge to plan, design and operate Electric Power Systems which generate, transmit and distribute electric power to homes, businesses and industries.
Year 1 - your knowledge of the Engineering fundamentals gained during your Diploma courses will be enhanced by developing deeper knowledge in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Intermediate level topics include:
- automatic control
- electrical systems
- electromagnetism
- analogue and digital electronics
- computing
- signals and communications
The necessary mathematical skills will be embedded into each module.
Year 2 - contains a detailed specialisation within electrical power engineering with a sound grounding in the theoretical basis of:
- electrical machines and generators
- power electronics and control design
- renewable energy
- high voltage technology
- thermofluid dynamics
as well as the practical experience necessary to solve a wide range of industrial, electrical and power system problems and carried out a major individual project on a relevant topic.
Academic Year
The academic year will start in September and end in June. It is divided into two semesters comprising 12 teaching weeks plus 2 weeks for assessment. There will also be short breaks for Christmas and Easter.
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching is through:
- lectures
- tutorials
- independent guided reading
Laboratories will be used to demonstrate the practical application of theory.
You will study 120 credits in each year of the programme. Every 10 credits is approximately 100 hours of total study time (timetabled class hours and private study).
Assessment is a mix of examinations, lab reports and case studies. Examinations generally occur at the end of each semester.
Entrance Requirements
You must hold a Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification from any of the polytechnics in Singapore.
If you hold another engineering diploma you may be considered for admission onto the Electrical Power Engineering course at the discretion of the Degree Programme Director.
If necessary you may need to complete a bridging programme to cover the curriculum gap between the diploma you have completed and the Electrical Power Engineering course.
Applications are submitted to SIT first before entering Newcastle University's selection process. You will be considered individually on the basis of the information provided in your application, academic performance and potential.
The GPA entrance requirement for entry onto this degree programme is 3.0.
Employment Opportunities
At the signing ceremony in October 2012 between SIT, NU and NYP, Mr S Iswaran, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade & Industry, Singapore, highlighted the critical role that the power sector plays in sustaining Singapore’s economy and the exciting opportunities within the sector in the coming years. The power sector is expected to require 2,400 new power engineers over the next 10 years - so take advantage of being a graduate in high demand.
Graduates are highly sought in a wide variety of industries including smartgrid, electrical power generation and distribution, renewable energy, clean technology, home energy system, electric transport systems, offshore engineering, and petrochemical companies.
The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering has a number of established links with internationally leading companies including Siemens, Sevcon, Tridonic and Dyson. Newcastle University and SIT, working in conjunction with Singapore Energy Market Authority will endeavour to arrange work opportunities with electrical engineering companies in Singapore.
How To Apply
To apply for this programme please visit the Singapore Institute of Technology website.
Degree Programme Handbook
You will receive a copy of the current degree programme handbook when you start your course.
Further information
- The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Newcastle University