Your Degree at a Glance
136 AUs
Major Requirements (61%)
83 AUs
Core modules and Major Prescribed Electives that build deep expertise.
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core (ICC) (24%)
33 AUs
Mandatory courses that equips students with skills in technology, communication, careers, and leadership.
Explore ICC CurriculumElectives (BDE) (15%)
20 AUs
Explore beyond your major through flexible pathways, Minors, Second Majors, Specialisations and credit-bearing internships.
Shape Your Own Learning Journey
Designed with flexibility in mind, the programme offers multiple pathways for students to customise their learning journey through second majors, specialisations, and minors — empowering them to pursue diverse interests and career aspirations in the shipping and maritime-related sectors.
Select a pathway to explore how you can customise your degree
Second Major
Choose from three complementary disciplines to expand your expertise beyond Maritime Studies.
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Specialisations
Deepen your technical knowledge in your chosen field from 2 niche specialisations.
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Minors
Acquire multiple skills and broader knowledge from more than 45 available minors in NTU.
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Choose from three complementary disciplines to expand your expertise beyond Civil Engineering.
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Business
Develops leadership and management skills from Business Studies.
Data Analytics
Data-driven engineering insights
Sustainability
Environmental and climate solutions.
Specialisations
Choose from two niche specialisation to gain deeper expertise in your chosen field and enhance the value of your degree.
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International Trading
Knowledge in commodity trading while strengthening business and technical expertise.
Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering & Management
Interdisciplinary education on Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering and Management area.
Looking to gain real-world industry experience?
The SkillsFuture Work-Study Degree (WSDeg) allows students to gain valuable hands-on industry experience while completing their degree. Through structured work attachments with industry partners, you will develop practical skills and professional insights that complement your academic learning.
- Available for students from Year 2 onwards.
Programme Curriculum
Understand your learning journey from foundation to professional readiness.
Year 1 – Foundation
Acquire basic concepts in mathematics, trading, shipping and economics principles that form the foundation of your journey.
Year 2 – Build Strong Maritime Expertise
Develop a solid foundation through a balanced mix of core maritime studies courses, with the option to deepen your knowledge through a specialisation in International Trading.
Year 3 – Global Learning Opportunities
Broaden your global perspective through overseas exchanges at partner universities, with access to specialised maritime courses such as Marine Insurance and Maritime Law.
Year 4 – Apply Your Learning
Put your knowledge and skills into practice through a hands-on Final Year Project that addresses real-world challenges.
Want to explore the full list of modules and detailed course content?
View Full Course ContentDetailed Curriculum
Explore the full course structure for each study pathway.
- Maritime Studies (Standard Programme) View MS Curriculum
- Maritime Studies + Second Major in Business View MSB Curriculum
- Maritime Studies + Second Major in Business (International Trading) View MSB-IT Curriculum
- Maritime Studies + Second Major in Data Analytics View MSDA Curriculum
- Maritime Studies + Second Major in Sustainability View MSSN Curriculum
*Curriculum may be updated periodically. Refer to the PDF for the latest details.