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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Offshore & Sustainable Engineering

A unique diploma that covers naval architecture with a focus on sustainability, decarbonisation and renewable energy that prepares students for careers in the marine and offshore engineering sector, and exciting opportunities in clean and renewable energy such as offshore wind.

Course code : N42
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , DAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP
2025 JAE ELR2B2-C net aggregate: 16-26
Course duration : 3 years

Applicants with severe vision deficiency, profound hearing deficiency, uncontrolled epilepsy and/or severe physical impairments may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Interested applicants with any of these conditions are advised to contact Ngee Ann Polytechnic for more information.

Course details

Field of study Maritime Studies
Certification offered

Diploma in Offshore & Sustainable Engineering

Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

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

  • Design and Technology
  • Food and Nutrition/Nutrition and Food Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA

1-4
For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language 1-7
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-6

Any one of the following subjects

  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing/Computer Studies
  • Design & Technology
  • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Physics
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-6

Course modules

Year 1
  • Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
  • Engineering Drafting
  • Engineering Mathematics 1 and 2
  • Career & Engineering Professional Preparation
  • Geometry & Buoyancy
  • Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals
  • Programming
  • Thermofluids
  • Health & Wellness
  • Innovation Made Possible
  • Confident Communication: Find Your Voice (VOICE)
  • English Language Express (for selected students)
Year 2
  • Hydrostatics & Stability
  • Marine Engineering Systems
  • Marine Propulsion Systems
  • Maritime Decarbonisation
  • Offshore Topside Systems
  • Offshore Wind
  • Project Management
  • Strength of Materials
  • Structure & Resistance
  • Engineering & Sustainability
  • World Issues: A Singapore Perspective
Year 3

Modules for Year-Long Internship

  • Year-Long Internship I and II or Final Year Project I and II
  • Project ID: Connecting the Dots

Modules for 6-months internship

  • Capstone Project
  • Engineering Modelling
  • Marine Production Technology
  • 6-month Internship or Final Year Project
  • Project ID: Connecting the Dots

Internship

Internship duration 22 weeks to 52 weeks
Internship timeframe Year 3
Internship period Mar to Aug, Sep to Feb, or Mar to Feb for year-long internship

Career prospects

You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

  • Assistant Design Engineer
  • Assistant Production Engineer
  • Assistant Quality Assurance/Quality Control Engineer
  • Assistant Project Engineer

Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.