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Last Updated: 28 Jan 2026

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)with A Second Major in Society and Urban System

You will develop understanding of the rationale and processes behind the emergence, growth and evolution of the urban built environment from its natural environment. You will also engage with the social, political, economic and cultural considerations of urban systems planning and policy-making.

Nanyang Technological University
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Course type: Full-time
Course duration: 4 years

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Course details

Minor/Second Major offered
Field of study
  • Engineering
  • Built Environment
Track/Specialisation

This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:

  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Energy and the Environment
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Systems Engineering
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
  • Smart Manufacturing and Digital Factory
Students will decide on their specialisation in their third year. Up to two specialisations are allowed.
Certification offered
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) with a Second Major in Society and Urban Systems
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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:

QualificationRequirement
A-Level
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Polytechnic Diploma
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International Baccalaureate Diploma
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NUS High School Diploma
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International and other qualifications
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Internship

Internship duration20 weeks
Internship timeframe
  • For Engineering Year 1 Intake: Year 3 standing & have completed at least 4 semesters of study
  • For Poly Direct ‐ Entry Intake: Year 3 standing & have completed at least 2 semesters of study

Overseas exposure programme

  1. GEM Discoverer: GEM Discoverer offers various short-term programmes (ranging from 2 to 22 weeks) that place students overseas for work and/or study. During these stints, students earn academic units that count towards their NTU degree.
  2. GEM Explorer: GEM Explorer enables students to take courses or do research in an overseas partner university for one full semester while exploring a new country and culture.

Career prospects

You Can Explore the Following Career Options Upon Graduation:

  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Clean Energy
  • Defence
  • Banking and Finance
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing
  • Marine and Offshore Engineering
  • Mechatronics and Control
  • Power Generation and Distribution
  • Product Design
  • Project Planning and Management
  • Research and Development
  • Robotics
  • Semiconductors
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

Graduate employment outcomes

Refer to the complete Graduate Employment Survey (GES) report 2024 for more information.

How to register

Direct Admissions with NTU

You may register here.