Undergraduate Degrees

NU - SIT Joint Degree Programmes

Our undergraduate degrees are created and offered jointly by Newcastle University (NU) and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT).

Electrical Power Engineering
Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Marine Engineering*
Naval Architecture*
Offshore Engineering*
Chemical Engineering*

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Overview

These programmes feature an innovative teaching model ‐ the Combined Academic Staff for Teaching (CAST). In the CAST model, both local academics based in Singapore and key experts from Newcastle UK campus teach on the programmes. Specifically, the model is designed to introduce students to a greater breadth of research expertise, which will deepen their learning through the inclusion of cutting-edge research insights in the programme modules.

The CAST model adopts a blended teaching methodology anchored around remote delivery of lectures by Newcastle based academics on key topics and supported by NUiS local academics in follow‐up labs and tutorials. Some UK-based academics will visit Singapore in person to deliver their teaching face‐to‐face and engage directly with students.

Overseas Immersion Programme

Students will spend a compulsory 3-weeks trip to Newcastle University home campus to undertake part of a module curriculum, with academic credits, during their Overseas Immersion Programme (OIP) at the end of Year 1. This gives students the opportunity to study and experience the campus life in the UK.

It is a requirement of NU for external examiners to be appointed for all its programmes wherever they are delivered, including those taught in partnership with other awarding bodies. This process provides quality assurance and ensures the standards of our programmes meet or exceed the academic benchmarks.

Students are awarded a degree with a joint award parchment and transcript issued by both institutions.

You can apply for our undergraduate courses through the SIT website. The application period opens between January and March.

Electrical Power Engineering

Newcastle University has one of the largest electrical power groups in the UK. The discipline isover 140 years old, butyoucan unleash your creativity in state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities. The EPE modules are designed to bridge the gap between innovation and industry and provide great career opportunities for students.

Students can specialize in either Transportation Electrification or Power and Energy. There are also advanced electives in the areas of Smart Grids, Renewable Energy, and Transportation, with minor components in Sustainability.

Students are encouraged to undertake capstone projects in EPEthat draw on their IWSP placements. . Projects require the design, build and testing of both hardware and software.

Assessment Methods in the programme include but not limited to the following:

Examinations
Class Tests (written or online)
Practical labs
Computer labs
Projects
Assignments
Oral and poster presentations
Demonstration
Interviews

The EPE degree is accredited (by Engineering Accreditation Board) and this will give graduates a head start in their careers. !

Click here to read more programme details, module information and career opportunities on SIT Website.

Programme and modules details and career opportunities on SIT Website

Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering

Discover your future in Mechanical Engineering and ignite your path to success by learning cutting-edge design and engineering skills.. The MDME programme unleashes your creativity in state-of-the-art laboratories and Facilities. You will take practical modules that bridge the gap between innovation and industry.

The MDME programme also prepares graduates for higher postgraduate students at prestigious institutions. Past graduates have earned higher degrees from NTU, NU (UK), and Imperial College London.

Capstone projects related to students’ work in IWSP are encouraged. Projects require the design, build and testing of both hardware and software for engineering applications.

Assessment Methods include but are not limited to the following:

Examinations
Class Tests
Practical labs
Computer labs
Mini projects
Assignments
Oral and poster presentations
Demonstrations
Interviews

The programme has an emphasis on coursework assessments which carry higher weightages. Some of the assessments may also be graded by practicing engineers from the industry.

Students gain accreditation from the UK Engineering Council(by Institution of Mechanical Engineering), which is recognised worldwide.

Programme details, module information and career opportunities on SIT Website.

Navel Architecture and Marine Engineering

This programme has three specialization options - Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture or Offshore Engineering. The curricula in all three streams are designed to train the next generation of engineers to lead Singapore’s global marine and offshore engineering industries. The programme’s emphasis on applied learning enables graduates to be both practice-oriented and industry-read.

The 3 streams include a high level of industry engagement to impart the latest industry best practices and regulatory requirements into student learning. 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.

Capstone projects related to students’ work in IWSP are encouraged. Projects require design, build and testing of both hardware and software.