The Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering (SIE) (Land) programme is multidisciplinary, comprising various fundamental engineering disciplines, such as railway, mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering. This programme nurtures individuals to achieve excellence in the ever-changing world of the land transport industry. Students will undergo rigorous academic training provided by highly qualified professors while immersing themselves in the land transport industry through work-study stints with established organisations such as LTA, SMRT, SBS Transit, Singapore Technologies and railway suppliers.
The Programme’s Mission Statement
Vision: To be the leading programme for the land transport industry in Singapore.
Mission: To nurture individuals to achieve excellence in the ever-changing world of the land transport industry.
Curriculum Highlights
Railway Signalling and Communications
Rolling Stock and Permanent Way Systems
Total Preventive Maintenance
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Lean Management in Engineering
Capstone Project
12-month Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP)
Students who perform well in the BEng (Hons) programme may proceed to pursue the Master of Engineering Technology (MEngTech) programme. Graduates with MEngTech qualification will be eligible for future registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) (Singapore) or Chartered Engineer (UK and Commonwealth countries). This unique curriculum design also allows students to attain the professional NDT Level II or NDT Level III (Partial) certification.
Programme Educational Objectives
Graduates of the Master of Engineering Technology (MEngTech) programme, after working for 5 years, are expected to be:
Competent in solving complex problems in land transport engineering through the application of critical thinking and relevant up-to-date technical skills and knowledge.
Able to embrace challenges and opportunities by adapting to changes in technological and business environment through lifelong professional development.
Able to communicate effectively, act with integrity, and have the interpersonal skills to lead and nurture teams resulting in transformative outcomes.
Able to serve the community with due consideration of health and safety, societal, and environmental aspects.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can look forward to careers in various land transport organisations such as
LTA
SMRT
SBS Transit
Sembcorp Industries
Keppel Group
Singapore Technologies
Expected September 2022
Singapore Institute Of Technology (SIT)@SP Building
Singapore Polytechnic,
510 Dover Road,
139660, Singapore
Expected September 2022
Singapore Institute of Technology
10 Dover Drive,
138683, Singapore
Applicants presenting an international qualification from an overseas educational institute, who have completed at least 12 years of formal education may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.
Diploma holders from any of the five local polytechnics and A level / IB Diploma graduates are welcome to apply.
Holders of the following BCA Academy Diplomas are eligible to apply:
Diploma in Electrical Engineering and Clean Energy
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Green Building Technology)
Applicants with a relevant engineering background i.e. Diploma in Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering, may apply for exemption from modules of up to a maximum of two trimesters.
Applicants with a non-relevant engineering background i.e. Diploma from other engineering disciplines, exemption of modules will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
IELTS (Academic): 6.5; TOEFL (Internet-based Test): 90; Cambridge ‘O’ Level English/ EL1119: C6; Cambridge English C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency
