Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering with Second Major in Society & Urban Systems
Program Overview
Undergraduate Programmes
The university offers various undergraduate programmes with different aspects of sustainability incorporated in their curriculum. These programmes include Environmental Engineering and Environmental Earth Systems Science. Additionally, students from other degree programmes with an interest in sustainability may also enrol in 2nd Majors or Minors related to this area.
Interdisciplinary Core Curriculum (ICC) Courses
The ICC courses include:
- Sustainability: Society, Economy and Environment
- Science and Technology for Humanity
- Healthy Living and Wellbeing
- Ethics and Civics in a Multicultural World
Sustainability-Related Undergraduate Degrees
Bachelor of Engineering Degrees
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering with Second Major in Society & Urban Systems
This programme is jointly offered by the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. It provides Civil Engineering students with socio-economic and environmental perspectives, integrating them with core engineering skills related to infrastructure development and urban solutions.
Minimum Subject Requirements
Applicants are expected to fulfil the following minimum subject requirements:
- Singapore Cambridge GCE 'A' Level: H2 Level pass in Mathematics, and H2 Level pass in Physics / Chemistry / Biology / Computing
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: Mathematics at Higher Level, and Physics / Chemistry / Biology / Computer Science at Higher Level
- NUS High School Diploma: Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics, and Major CAP of 2.0 in Physics / Chemistry / Biology
- International and Other Qualifications: Mathematics at Senior High School Level, and Physics / Chemistry / Biology at Senior High School Level, and Physics at Junior High School Level
- Polytechnic Diploma: Applicants with relevant diplomas from one of the local polytechnics may apply for admission
Admission Enquiries
Students with outstanding ‘A’ Level, IB, NUS High School Diploma, or Polytechnic Diploma results may qualify for exemptions from selected first-year courses (up to three for pre-university qualifications).
Interdisciplinary Common Core (ICC) Curriculum
The ICC curriculum consists of:
- Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core (ICC): approximately 25%
- Major Requirements (Core and Major Prescribed Electives): approximately 60%
- Broadening and Deepening Electives (BDE): approximately 15%
Duration
The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) with Second Major in Society & Urban Systems is a four-year, full-time direct honours programme.
Second Major in Society & Urban Systems
In addition to the Core Programme Requirements, students must fulfil a minimum total of 30 AUs, comprising 4 Core Foundation Core Modules (12 AUs) and Specialised Elective Courses (18 AUs).
Minor
Students can acquire multiple skills and broader knowledge beyond what their major discipline may provide through minor programmes. There are more than 45 minors available in NTU.
Specialisation
In Year 3 & 4, students are to gain deeper expertise in their chosen field and enhance the value of their degree.
Curriculum Structure with Professional Internship (PI)
The Academic Unit Requirement is as follows:
- Major Requirements (Core + Major PE): 80 + 3
- Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core (ICC) – Common Core: 14
- Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core (ICC) – Professional Series: 16
- Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core (ICC)– Care, Serve, Learn: 3
- Broadening and Deepening Electives (BDE) (Second Major in Society & Urban Systems): 30
- Total: 146
Career Opportunities
Besides career opportunities in infrastructure development for Civil Engineering graduates, the Second Major in Society and Urban Systems provides the impetus to diverse career options in the fields related to Sustainable Urban Planning, such as:
- Sustainable Urban Development and Built Environment
- Economic Development, Housing and Real Estate
- Environmental Integration and Management
- Urban Transportation Planning and Management
- Sustainable Resource Management
- Research and Consultancy
Graduates can also look forward to a plethora of career opportunities and professional development in the public sector, including public agencies such as:
- Ministry of National Developments
- Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
- Ministry of Transport
- Building and Construction Authority
- Housing and Development Board
- Land Transport Authority
- National Environment Agency
- Public Utilities Board (Singapore)
- Singapore Land Authority
- Urban Development Authority
Accreditation
The programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES) through its Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB). IES is the Singapore signatory of the Washington Accord - an international agreement that evaluates the degree to which engineering academic programmes equip their graduates with the skills required for practising engineering at the professional level.
Discipline
- Engineering
- Sustainability
Programme Type
- Full-time
Programme Level
- Single Degree with 2nd Major
Academic Year
- AY2019/2020
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
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Second Majors and Minors
- Second Major in Sustainability
- Second Major in Food Science and Technology (Open to Bioengineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Biological Sciences)
- Second Major in Society and Urban Systems (Open to Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering)
- Minor in Environmental Sustainability
- Minor in Sustainable Urban Planning
- Minor in Environmental Management
- Minor in Environmental Humanities
- Minor in Science, Technology and Society
- Minor in Science of Learning
- Minor in Chemistry and Biological Chemistry
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