Giving you that something xtra
- A course with an eye on the future: creating cities of tomorrow
- First diploma among polytechnics to focus on sustainable urban design and development of the built environment
- HDB scholarships, each worth up to $19,800, are available
- Exciting overseas internship opportunities such as Tianjin Eco-City Project
- Endorsed by Building and Construction Authority, The Institution of Engineers Singapore and Urban Redevelopment Authority
About the Diploma
Look around you and marvel at how towns and cities are transformed into picturesque settings that juxtapose both old and new buildings, and seamlessly integrate work, living and leisure. Such an intriguing buzz of urbanisation against the quaint backdrop of places untouched by modernisation, complete with lush roof top gardens and man-made rivers, is becoming a growing trend in urban planning and sustainable development.
Well, if you want to have a hand in creating such wonders and in protecting the environment, then the Diploma in Sustainable Urban Design & Engineering (SDE) is the course for you. Armed with knowledge in urban planning, conservation and refurbishment, you will be able to contribute to township planning. You are also equipped to handle the design and construction of buildings and infrastructure that are environmentally sustainable.
You may even have the chance to go on overseas internships with foreign property developers which lets you practise your skills in the real world and better understand the industry. For example, you may have the opportunity to intern with the developer of China’s Tianjin Eco-City Project.
You can also apply for a Housing & Development Board’s (HDB) Diploma Scholarship, which covers the cost of school fees, a monthly allowance and a laptop allowance. On top of this, you are assured of a job with HDB upon graduation.
With SDE, you are on the path to creating cities of the future!
Career Prospects
With the global trend towards sustainable construction, the industry is set for a new class of technologists capable of harnessing the advantages of modern technologies to achieve sustainable design and development. You can gain employment in several fields in the building industry, such as civil and structural design, environmental research and management, township planning, and building conservation and refurbishment.
Further Studies
You can pursue a Bachelor’s degree relating to civil engineering, construction management, project management or facilities management with potential advanced standing, either locally (Nanyang Technological University or National University of Singapore) or overseas. Some examples of overseas universities include RMIT University (Australia), Bond University (Australia), Newcastle University (UK), Heriot-Watt University (UK) and University of Strathclyde (UK).