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Computing with Law
In this course, students will learn both the software engineering as well as the laws. This gives the students a unqiue ability not just to design and implement the digital solutions, but also to develop a solution that is fully compliant to the regulatories and legal framework.
This opens up the students’ vision & doors to more possibilities & job opportunities.
Applicants with severe vision deficiency may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Interested applicants with this condition are advised to contact Ngee Ann Polytechnic for more information.
Course details
| Field of study | Information and Digital Technologies |
| Certification offered | Diploma in Computing with Law |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Design, Engineering and Technology cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
Any one of the following subjects
| 1-3 |
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA | 1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-6 |
Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type
| 1-6 |
Course modules
- Computing Mathematics
- Cyber Security Fundamentals
- Databases
- Legal and Compliance Technologies
- Data Science Fundamentals
- Fundamentals for IT Professionals I
- Front-end Development
- Programming I and II
- Foundations of Law
- Health and Wellness
- Innovation Made Possible
- Confident Communication: Find Your Voice
- English Language Express (for selected students)
- Back-End Development
- UX Design and Prototyping
- IP Management & Protection
- Contracts & E-Transactions
- Fundamentals for IT Professionals II and III
- Business Analysis and Product Management
- System Solutioning and Development
- Privacy & Data Protection
- Cybercrimes & Cybersecurity
- Corporate Governance & IT Compliance
- World Issues: A Singapore Perspective
- Capstone Project or any 2 elective modules
- Any 2 elective modules
- 20-week or 1-Year Internship (in lieu of electives)
- Project ID: Connecting the Dots
- Emerging AI Trends in Legal Technology Landscape
- Digital Transformation
- Data Structure and Algorithm
- Cloud Architecture and Technologies
- Ethical & Legal Issues in Emerging Technologies
Internship
| Internship duration | 20 to 52 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
| Internship period | Sep to Feb or Mar to Mar (1-year) |
Career prospects
There are potential careers for the graduates in the IT, Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory sector. Graduates can take up roles such as software engineer, system analyst, and legal technologists. Graduates can also work in the legal firms that requires project manager, or paralegal that can manage IT projects and solutions.
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Legal Technologist
- Data Protection Executive
- Enterprise Risk Management Associate / Enterprise Risk Management Executive
- IP Paralegal / IP Executive
- IP Commercialisation Associate / IP Commercialisation Analyst
- IP Management Associate / Manager
- Applications Support Engineer
- Associate Applications Support Engineer
- Associate Product Analyst
- Associate Software Engineer
- Associate UI Designer / Associate UX Designer
- Back End Developer / Front End Developer
- Full Stack Developer
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.