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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Materials Engineering) and Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) (Economics)

NTU MSE with School of Social Sciences offers a unique degree programme to provide advanced understanding of the integrative relationship between engineering and economics.

Nanyang Technological University
School of Materials Science and Engineering
Course type: Full-time
Course duration: 5 years
Students with outstanding results may be eligible for exemptions of up to 3 selected first year courses. Course exemption for top local polytechnic students are on a case-by-case basis.

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Course details

Field of study
  • Engineering
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
Track/Specialisation

This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:

  • Clean Energy
  • Industrial Materials Engineering
  • Innovation and Intellectual Property
  • Materials and Artificial Intelligence
  • Materials and Sustainability
  • Medical Materials
  • Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
The specialisation will be reflected on the academic transcript. Student must complete minimum 15 AU courses from a particular specialisation area. Find out more.
Certification offered
Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Engineering) and Bachelor of Social Sciences in Economics
Learn more about the programme

Minimum entry requirement

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

QualificationRequirement
A-Level
  • https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/singapore-cambridge-gce-a-level

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Polytechnic Diploma
  • https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/diploma-awarded-by-a-polytechnic-or-equivalent-institution-in-singapore

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International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/international-baccalaureate-diploma
NUS High School Diploma
  • https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/nus-high-school-diploma
International and other qualifications
  • https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/international-qualifications

Internship

Internship duration10 or 20 weeks
Internship timeframeYear 3 Semester 1 or 2

Internship is compulsory.

Overseas exposure programme

Non-compulsory.

Career prospects

You Can Explore the Following Career Options Upon Graduation:

  • Materials Engineer
  • Corrosion Engineer
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Procurement Specialist
  • Product Development Engineer
  • Production Engineer
  • Quality Assurance Specialist
  • Research and Development Scientist/engineer
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

How to register

Direct Admissions with NTU

You may register here.