Last Updated: 21 Feb 2025
Electrical Engineering
This course equips students with knowledge and skills in electrical and energy technologies which are key enablers of Singapore's energy transition. There are numerous curriculum pathways to choose from to provide students with good career opportunities and strong foundation for further degree studies.
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Course details
| Field of study | Engineering |
| Track/Specialisation |
This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
|
| Certification offered |
Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This a Group 1 PFP course.
| 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 following subjects
|
1-6 |
Course modules
- AC Circuits
- Analogue Electronics
- Career & Engineering Professional Preparation
- Digital Fundamentals
- Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
- Engineering Mathematics 1 & 2
- Engineering Practical Skills
- Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals
- Programming
- Confident Communication: Find Your Voice
- Health & Wellness
- Innovation Made Possible
- English Language Express (for selected students)
- Computer-Aided Design*
- Data Analysis & Visualisation*
- Electric Circuit Analysis
- Electrical Installation Design
- Electrical Machines
- Engineering & Sustainability
- LabVIEW Application*
- Microcontroller & System
- Power Electronics
- Power Systems Design & Operation
- PLC & System Integration
- World Issues: A Singapore Perspective
Note: * Not applicable for students pursuing Second Major
Modules for Second Major in Business
- Economics
- Finance & Accounting for Business
- Financial Markets & Instruments
- Global Business
Core modules
- 6-month Internship (Local/Overseas) or Final Year Project*
- Project ID: Connecting the Dots
Note: * Not applicable for students pursuing Year-Long Internship/Final Year Project Option
Elective modules (for students not pursuing options)
Select 4 elective modules from the list:
- Electric Vehicle & Charging Technologies
- Energy Management & Studies
- IoT System & Applications
- Smart Grid Technologies
- Solar Photovoltaic System
- Sustainable Energy Technologies
- System Modelling & Control
Modules for Capstone Project Option
- Capstone Project
- System Modelling & Control
- IoT System & Applications
Modules for Smart Energy System Option
- Energy Management & Studies
- IoT System & Applications
- Solar Photovoltaic System
- Smart Grid Technologies
Modules for Sustainable Power Engineering Option
- Solar Photovoltaic System
- Sustainable Energy Technologies
- System Modelling & Control
- Electric Vehicle & Charging Technologies
Modules for Industry Immersion Pathway
- Year-Long Internship I and II / Final Year Project I and II
- Project ID: Connecting The Dots
Modules for Second Major in Business Option
- Business Law
- Corporate Finance
- Develop a Business
- People & Culture
- Marketing in the Digital Age
Internship
| Internship duration | 22 weeks to 52 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
| Internship period | Mar to Aug or Sep to Feb or Mar to Feb (for Year-Long internship) |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Assistant Electrical Engineer
- Assistant Engineer (Commissioning)
- Assistant Engineer (Project Development)
- Energy Retail Executive
- Project Financing Executive
- Technical Officer (Power Distribution Systems)
- Technical Officer (Solar PV and Energy Storage Systems)
- Solar PV Project Development Supervisor
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.
