Since September 2008, Ngee Ann has been taking on a lead role in hosting the two-year full-time BEng (Hons) degree in Naval Architecture offered by Newcastle University, UK, under the MOE’s Polytechnic-Foreign Specialised Institution initiative. Our Marine & Offshore Technology, Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronic Engineering graduates have enjoyed one-year advanced standing, enabling them to complete the three-year degree in two years. The course has provided them the opportunity to progress seamlessly to a prestigious overseas degree.
With effect from September 2010, Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) has taken over the responsibility for managing the Newcastle University programme. The programme, which continue to be conducted on Ngee Ann campus, has expanded to include the following degree courses:
• BEng in Marine Technology with Honours in Marine Engineering
• BEng in Marine Technology with Honours in Naval Architecture
• BEng in Marine Technology with Honours in Offshore Engineering
SIT was established by the Ministry of Education in 2009 to provide industry-focused university education for polytechnic graduates in partnership with the five local polytechnics and renowned overseas universities, to produce highly desired graduates for growth sectors of the economy. This tri-partite partnership offers a unique model that provides an additional pathway for polytechnic graduates to attain industry-focused degree qualifications in Singapore at a lower overall cost.
Working closely with the Ministry of Education, various government agencies, as well as the local polytechnics on curriculum planning and admission criteria, SIT will ensure that the two-year degree programmes offered will be of the same standard as in the universities’ home countries.
Polytechnic graduates of the relevant disciplines, who are interested in the courses offered, are advised to visit SIT website www.SingaporeTech.edu.sg to submit an on-line application. For further queries, please email adm@SingaporeTech.edu.sg