Double Degree Programmes
Introduction
Eng* + Econs
BEng(Hons) / BSocSci(Hons); or
BEng(Hons) / BA
• Most programmes are designed to be completed in
five years (9 to 10 semesters).
• Maximum candidature is seven years for the DDP
Eng/Biz(Acc) & six years for the other DDPs.
*All Engineering programmes except Engineering Science
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Objectives – DDP (Engin & Econs)
Engineering & Economics are complementary both
in their intellectual tools and in their objects of study!
• Engineering – innovative and creative application
of mathematical and scientific principles to the
creation of products, technology and services for
the good of humanity
• Economics – optimal choice and combinations of
such systems for the achievement of maximum
wealth given the society’s limited resources
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Entry Requirements (Yr 2 Intake)
• At least CAP of 4.0 but preferable for CAP >4.2 after
first year
• Economics – Required to read at least two Economics
modules at point of application
• Interviews may be required.
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Curriculum Structure:
BEng (Hons) & BSocSci in Economics (Hons)/BA in
Economics
Modules
BSocSci
(Hons) MCs
Economics
69
Engineering
78
Common
44
University Level
12
TOTAL
203 #
BA MCs
48
98
24
12
182 #
# - Minimum
Note: Curriculum is subject to change. MCs may vary.
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Grading and Degree Classification for
BEng(Hons)/ BSocSci(Hons) and BA Major in Economics
Eng./Biz Common ULR
MCs
MCs
MCs
Double Degree
Degree
B.Eng(Hons)/
BSocSci(Hons)
in Economics
B.Eng(Hons)
78
44
12
134 #
BSocSci(Hons)
69
44
12
125 #
B.Eng(Hons)
98
24
12
134 #
BA
48
24
12
84 #
B.Eng(Hons)/
BA in
Economics
Total
# - Minimum
Note: Curriculum is subject to change. MCs may vary.
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Exit
• Students can choose to leave the programme or
• Students are required to leave if they fail to meet the
requirements depending on the year of admission:
– Before AY 2011/2012: CAP of 4.0 for home fac degree
– W.e.f. AY 2011/2012: CAP of 4.0 for home fac degree
AND CAP of 3.5 for the second degree
Curriculum & Time Table Issues
• Students may seek the assistance of their own
Departmental administrators (Ms Lesley Poong,
Office of UG Programs for Common Engineering
students).
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
• All Engineering modules will be pre-allocated according to
the recommended schedules for Semesters 1 & 2 (i.e. no
bidding via CORS is required)
• Detailed recommended schedules will be posted at the
following Eng UG website:
http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/ugrad/recommendedsch.html
• For enquiry, please email engbox28@nus.edu.sg
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MORE INFORMATION
• FoE Undergraduate Programmes website:
http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/ugrad/
• Respective DDP website:
Eng + Econs: http://www.nus.edu.sg/prog/engecon/
• For enquiries, please email:
Ms Lesley Poong engpge@nus.edu.sg
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Questions?