Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
The Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (DEEE) will equip you with a broad and flexible education in the engineering disciplines to widen your career choices. You will discover key growth areas in the electronics sector, upskill with cutting-edge technology in our modern laboratories and go beyond the classroom to gain valuable real-world experiences with our partner associations and companies. The programme sets you on the path to a rewarding career in the electronics industry, deepening your skills in one of the two majors: Communications and Microelectronics.
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Course details
| Field of study | Engineering |
| Track/Specialisation |
This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
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| Certification offered |
Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering |
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 |
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Any 1 relevant subject:
|
1-3 |
|
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA |
1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-6 |
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Any one of the following subjects
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1-6 |
Course modules
- Innovation and Practice
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
- Singapore, the World and I
- Effective Workplace Communication
- Designing Your Life (Personal Growth I)
- Designing Your Life (Personal Growth II)
- Designing Your Life (Future-Ready I)
- Designing Your Life (Future-Ready II)
- Designing Your Impact
- Digital Electronics
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Mathematics
- Programming for Engineering
- Fundamentals of Industrial Internet of Things
- Data Visualisation and Analysis for Engineering
- Principles of Mechanics
- Fundamentals of Unmanned Systems
- Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals
- Circuit Analysis and Control
Major in Communications
- Microcontroller Systems
- Communication Systems
- Electronic Design and Development
- Electronic Devices and Circuits
- Artificial Intelligence in Engineering
- Mobile Communications
- Data Communications
- Embedded Systems
Major in Microelectronics
- Microcontroller Systems
- Electronic Design and Development
- Electronic Devices and Circuits
- Artificial Intelligence in Engineering
- Electronic and Semiconductor Materials
- Wafer Fabrication and Packaging
- Thin Film Technology
- Measurement Techniques and Failure Analysis
Option A
- Select Elective modules totalling 12 MCs from the list of modules in the Minor programmes that are applicable to the Diploma and/or from the basket of modules listed below
List of Electives:
- Operations Planning
- Statistical Methods for Engineering
- Integrated Circuit Design and Layout
Option B
- Select a Minor Programme
Option C
- Select a CET-based Certificate programme and/or Elective module(s) from the list of modules in the Minor programmes that are applicable to the Diploma (only for eligible students)
Option 1: One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme
- Project
And select 1 module from the list below:
- Industry Immersion Programme
- Entrepreneurial Immersion Programme
- Corporate Innovation Immersion Programme
Option 2: Two-Semester Industry Immersion Programme
- Industry Immersion Programme or Industry Immersion Programme (Special Programme)
- Industry Immersion Programme II
Internship
| Internship duration | 20 weeks or 36 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
Upon graduation, you'll unlock exciting career opportunities across a wide range of key industries — including Communications and Internet of Things, Semiconductor Design, Manufacturing and Packaging, and more:
- Assistant Engineer (Electrical/Electronics/Maintenance)
- Assistant Equipment Engineer
- Assistant Facility Engineer
- Assistant Integration Engineer
- Assistant Process Engineer
- Assistant Product Engineer
- Assistant Quality Engineer
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.