BEng Honours in Marine Engineering (Singapore)

Marine EngineeringKey Features and Benefits of the Degree Programme

  • Two-year full time degree programme so you can convert your Singapore Diploma-level qualification to a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Degree
  • High-quality education from leading academics employed by Newcastle University’s School of Marine Science and Technology
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) qualification awarded by an internationally recognised institution: Newcastle University, UK
  • All of our degrees are accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology (IMarEST), and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA)
  • Degree programme designed on existing successful provision at Newcastle and to exactly the same standard whilst 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

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Course Aims

This degree programme is directed towards developing engineers who have a strong fascination in the design, development and operation of marine systems, vehicles and other floating structures. The final-year project and optional modules in Year Two provide an opportunity to develop creative skills in an area of your choice.

Course Content

Marine Engineering: this programme is concerned with engineering challenges specific to the marine environment such as the:

  • propulsion and auxiliary machinery of ships
  • power and control systems of other marine constructions eg
    • oil platforms
    • sub-sea systems
    • underwater and offshore vehicles

Academic Year

The academic year is fully aligned with the academic year in Newcastle, starting in September and ending in June, using the same examination periods and the same Examination Boards as the students studying in Newcastle.

Teaching and Assessment

The academic year is divided into two semesters with an assessment period at the end of each.

You study 120 credits in each year of the programmes. Every 10 credits is approximately 100 hours of total study time (timetabled class hours and private study).

We teach our degree programmes through a combination of lectures, tutorials and practical work, supplemented by independent guided reading. Coursework, including laboratory and computer work, is important throughout to emphasise the practical applications of the theory. We recognise the importance of first-hand experience: visits to see the applications of marine technology in a range of organisations, including marine production facilities, offshore rigs and platform building sites will form an important component of the programmes.

Assessment is generally conducted at the end of each semester, easing the pressure of end-of-year examinations, and is a mixture of written, practical and continuous assessment.

In the second year of the programmes you undertake a project of your choice and write a report that counts towards your final degree result, allowing you to explore in depth an area of special interest. Topics have included:

  • advanced propulsion systems
  • performance monitoring of ships
  • environmental management systems
  • sea-keeping of semi-submersibles
  • offshore support vehicles
  • technical comparison of a selected design
  • design of a fast catamaran passenger ferry

Entrance Requirements

Applicants, regardless of nationality, should present a Diploma from one of the following Polytechnics in Singapore in order to be eligible for consideration:

  • Nanyang Polytechnic
  • Ngee Ann Polytechnic
  • Republic Polytechnic
  • Singapore Polytechnic
  • Temasek Polytechnic

Final semester polytechnic students may apply for admission with their first five semester's results within the stipulated timeframe. Students would be required to upload their sixth semester result upon receiving it as proof that they have graduated from their Diploma courses.

Former or current students of National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) or Singapore Management University (SMU) seeking admission may also apply.

Employment Opportunities

Newcastle has an international reputation for the quality of their graduates and they gain employment in many international companies, such as Lloyds Register of Shipping, American Bureau of Shipping, and Det Norske Veritas.

Newcastle University and SIT, with their strong local industrial connections, will endeavour to arrange placement opportunities with maritime companies in Singapore, such as Keppel and Sembawang.

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. The 2013/14 Undergraduate Marine Engineering (Singapore) degree programme handbook (PDF: 510KB) is available for your reference.

Further information