Programme Overview

Qualification
BEng (Hons)
Provider
SIT & Newcastle University
Duration
3 years
Total credits
180
Application period
Closed for 2021
Next intake

The Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Naval Architecture is a three-year direct honours degree programme jointly offered by SIT and Newcastle University.

Well-grounded with fundamentals in marine and offshore technology, students will hone their critical and analytical skills to be practice-oriented and industry-ready. Students will go through rigorous academic training and immerse themselves in the marine industry through the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP) with leading marine and offshore engineering organisations such as Keppel O&M Ltd, Sembcorp Marine Ltd, Singapore Technologies Marine Ltd and Wartsila Singapore Pte Ltd.

Students will be able to take up modules which are exclusive to these joint degree programmes such as marine classifications, which cover the rules and regulations applied during the design, production and maintenance phases of marine platforms. Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering students will learn about the engineering behind the design, structure, operation and management of ships and other large floating structures. Marine Engineering students will be exposed to marine engineering systems, from the main propulsion engines to auxiliary machinery like power generators, pumps, heat exchangers and other machinery within water, air and hydraulic systems.

Programme Highlights

Unique and Applied Learning Curricula - The Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering curricula are designed not only to meet the manpower needs of local industries but also to manifest Singapore’s role as a global marine and offshore engineering centre through SIT’s applied learning emphasis, enabling our graduates to be both practice-oriented and industry-ready.

Extensive Industry Involvement - These programmes include a high level of industry involvement to impart the latest industry best practices and regulatory requirements to students. This community of students, industry leaders and practitioners, professional bodies and dedicated academics bring about a symbiotic relationship beyond the academic level, allowing students to create a network of invaluable contacts within the industry.

Holistic Marine Graduates - Designed with a strong embellishment of the SITizen-DNA, the programmes aim to produce socially responsible graduates who understand the environmental impacts within and across various engineering disciplines.

 

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Integrated Work Study Programme

The Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP), a key differentiating factor from other related degree programmes, will see students undergoing a credited 26-week long full-time work engagement at a company relevant to their area of study. During this period, students will apply the knowledge, practical and professional skills acquired during their earlier years of study in the IWSP. At the same time, students will gain valuable work experience and apply it to a capstone and/or design project during their penultimate year of study.

Overseas Immersion Programme

All students will have to complete a three-week attachment at the home campus of Newcastle University where they get to live and study in Newcastle, United Kingdom. The programme itinerary will include library and career talks, seminars, research and literature review workshops to prepare students for their final-year dissertation projects, as well as visits to companies, museums and key cultural sites.

Career Options

Graduates can look forward to working in, but not limited to, the following occupational fields: 

  • Maritime Port Authority 
  • Shipping Companies 
  • Shipbuilding and Rig Building Yards 
  • Republic of Singapore Navy
  • Manufacturers or Suppliers
  • Ship Brokering and Chartering Companies 
  • Marine and Offshore Original Equipment Manufacturers
  • Statutory Boards 
  • Consultancy and Design Companies 
  • Renewable Energy Companies 
  • Classification Societies 
  • Oil and Gas Companies 

Eligibility and Exemption

Diploma holders from any of the five local polytechnics and A level graduates are welcome to apply.

Subject to approval, diploma applicants may be granted module exemptions, based on the modules taken during their diploma.

Fees and Finances

    Subsidised fees per credit
    $172.00
    Total credit
    180
    Tuition fees: $30,960.00 for SG Citizens / $116,151.00 Non-subsidised fees.
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    Subsidised fees per credit
    $336.66
    Total credit
    180
    Tuition fees: $60,600.00 for Permanent Resident / $116,151.00 Non-subsidised fees.
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    Subsidised fees per credit
    $463.25
    Total credit
    180
    Tuition fees: $83,385.00 for International Student / $116,151.00 Non-subsidised fees.
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    Industry Advisory Committee

    The members of the Industry Advisory Committee for this programme are:

    Mr Chris Ong Leng Yeow (Chairman)
    CEO
    Seatrium Limited
    ME7 Khoo Koh Giok
    Head, Naval Engineering & Logistics
    Republic of Singapore Navy
    Mr Kenneth Lim
    Assistant Chief Executive
    Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
    Ms Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria
    Regional Manager, South East Asia, Oceania & India, Maritime
    DNV
    Mr David Gan
    Director
    South Pacific Region Survey American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
    Ms Tessa Gan Su-Shan
    Deputy Director, Naval Systems
    Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA)
    Dr. Thai-Lai Pham
    CEO
    Siemens Pte Ltd (Singapore)
    Mr James Tham
    Managing Director
    Penguin International Limited
    Ms Tan Beng Tee
    Executive Director
    Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF)
    Mr Chan Weng Yip Harris
    Executive Vice President
    ST Engineering, Marine
    Ms Gina Lee-Wan
    Partner
    Allen & Gledhill
    Mr Koh Yong Ping
    Chief Executive
    Bureau Veritas Marine (Singapore) Pte Ltd