Last Updated on August 28, 2023
Civil Engineering
What is Civil Engineering?
The duties of a civil engineer are to develop, implement, and control the infrastructure and environment such as roads, bridges, buildings, tunnels, canals, dams, airports. pipelines, harbours, railways, and sewerage systems. A civil engineer can be categorised into few sections such as geotechnical engineering, construction and management engineer, transport engineer, and etc. The rapid growth of technology and society leads to higher demand in the engineering field, in which the future for engineers seems to be promising and bright.
People who are good at science and mathematics will found out that civil engineering to be their ideal course to pursue their education path due to the very nature of engineering that offers complexity and challenging experience. Various type of courses for civil engineering can be discovered in the vast field of the education industry in Malaysia included construction, management, and etc but knowing which programme suits you is critical and important. Therefore, we would like to provide a better insight into the depth of Civil Engineering.
Should I Study Civil Engineer?
Are you wondering what skills do you need to study Civil Engineering? well, these are the three key qualities and skills needed as a Civil Engineering.
Should I Study Civil Engineer?
Management Skills – The ability to plan, organize, implement, solve, and control any difficult and complex tasks are a crucial trait for a Civil Engineer, one must be able to adapt and solve sudden situations that will generally occur on the working field. Handling numerous projects are difficult for an individual, therefore it must be arranged and organised properly in order to utilise the resources and limited time efficiently.
Excel in Mathematics – Civil Engineer studies the principles of calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, and probability to calculate, measure and fixing the issues. In Mathematics, learning the basics are simple enough but mastered it proven to be quite challenging for most people.
Creativity – A Civil Engineer must be able to generate an effective solution to solve complex situations with great efficiency. Knowing the calculation is not sufficient for a successful Civil Engineer, the ability to ‘think outside the box’ opens up more potential ways in developing a solution.
Programme Overview
QualificationBachelor of EngineeringProviderSIT & University of GlasgowDuration3 yearsTotal credits180Application periodClosed for 2021. Application opens in Jan to Mar 2022.Next intakeSeptember 2022Campus locationSIT@Dover
The Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering is a three-year direct honours degree programme jointly offered by SIT and the University of Glasgow.
This programme will play an important role in addressing the lack of local graduate manpower with the necessary civil engineering professional qualifications for the building and construction industry in the face of sustained building and infrastructure development. With a strong emphasis on project-based learning and industrial immersion, this programme aims to produce industry-ready graduates who are equipped with a high level of technical expertise to address multidisciplinary challenges, provide technically sound, economically feasible and sustainable solutions for complex problems.
The Bachelor of Engineering with Honours and Master of Science programmes aim to produce work-ready graduates armed with the following:
- To be technically competent and industry-ready for a successful career in the civil engineering profession.
- To acquire analytical, problem-solving and lifelong learning skills to manage civil engineering projects in a rapidly changing world.
- To address multidisciplinary challenges and to provide technically sound, economically feasible and sustainable solutions.
- To lead in their profession, community and public service with effective communication, high ethical, and professional standards.
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Integrated Work Study Programme
Students will undergo a six to 12-month continuous structured learning and work programme in the construction industry that exposes them to both design office and field/site supervision experience. The learning experience is more structured than an internship, with objectives and corresponding assessments in career and professional skills, integration of knowledge and practice, and innovation skills. In addition, the Capstone Project is embedded within the IWSP, and students will start to formalise and propose their projects during the first semester of IWSP with input from their industrial supervisors.
Field/site supervision experience is mandatory for professional registration and this experience can contribute to the recognition of work experience required for registration as a resident engineer with IES/ACES.
Overseas Immersion Programme
Students will participate in an intensive three-week Overseas Immersion Programme (OIP) at the home campus of the University of Glasgow where they get to experience life as a student in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The programme itinerary includes library and career talks, academic lectures, research and literature review workshops to prepare students for their final-year dissertation projects, as well as visits to companies, museums and key cultural sites.
The group project-based subjects covering both the conceptual and detailed aspects of design will be carried out during the OIP, involving different areas of the civil engineering discipline such as ground investigation, planning, transportation design, social, foundation design, structural design, and buildability of the construction.
Career Options
Graduates can look forward to working in, but not limited to, the following occupational fields:
- Building and Construction
- Engineering Design Consultancy Firms
- Facility Operators
- Government Agencies
- Property Developers
Eligibility and Exemption
Diploma holders from any local polytechnic and A-Level graduates are welcome to apply.
Holders of BCA Academy Diploma in Construction Engineering are eligible to apply.
Subject to approval, diploma applicants may be granted module exemptions, based on the modules taken during their diploma.
Fees and Finances
- SINGAPORE CITIZEN(ACTIVE TAB)
- PERMANENT RESIDENT
- INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
Per Credit$172.00 Total credit180Tuition fees: $30,960.00 for SG Citizens / $114,020.00 Non-subsidised fees.
- Tuition fees shown are the total cost for completion of studies, based on the minimum credits required to graduate.
- Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents fees are exclusive of GST and subsidised by the Ministry of Education.
- International Students and Non-Subsidised fees are inclusive of 7% GST.
