Personalise your learning with seven niche specialisations designed to deepen your expertise and prepare you for specialised career pathways.
Courses for each specialisation must be completed at NTU and cannot be taken during an overseas exchange.
Students may declare up to two specialisations, subject to fulfilling the academic requirements for both.
Civil Infrastructure
About
The Civil Infrastructure specialisation equips Environmental Engineering students with a strong foundation in structural analysis, structural design, and soil mechanics, complementing their expertise in environmental engineering, hydraulics, and hydrology.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) with this specialisation are recognised by the Professional Engineers Board Singapore as eligible to register as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Civil Engineering. This professional qualification is valuable for graduates who intend to pursue careers in the construction and built environment sector.
Depending on your curriculum, courses within this specialisation may be taken as Core, Major Prescribed Elective (MPE), or Elective courses.
Eligible Programmes
- Environmental Engineering
Academic Requirements
Complete all five courses, and you will receive a certification letter upon graduation, recognised by the Professional Engineers Board Singapore.
Registration of Courses
Look out for the email sent by our Undergraduate Office every semester before your allocated course registration date and time.
Coastal Protection
About
Coastal protection is becoming increasingly important as communities adapt to climate change and rising sea levels. This specialisation equips Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering students with the knowledge and skills to contribute to resilient coastal infrastructure and pursue careers in this growing field.
The curriculum also provides a strong foundation for advanced studies in coastal engineering at the graduate level. Students who choose this specialisation will complete it within the existing Academic Unit (AU) requirements of their degree programme.
Eligible Programmes
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
Academic Requirements
Complete all five courses, and you will receive a certification letter upon graduation, recognised by PUB, Singapore National Water Agency.
Civil Engineering Programme
Environmental Engineering Programme
Civil Engineering & Environmental Engineering Programme
* The course will be classified under BDE once the AU requirement for MPE has been fulfilled.
Registration of Courses
Register for the specialisation courses during your allocated course registration date and time.
Geotechnical Engineering
About
Geotechnical engineering is a core discipline of Civil Engineering that underpins the design and construction of foundations, excavations, underground tunnels, land reclamation, slopes, and other essential infrastructure.
This specialisation equips students with specialised knowledge in soil and rock mechanics, preparing them for careers in the geotechnical engineering sector, where expertise is in strong demand across the built environment industry.
Eligible Programmes
- Civil Engineering (Admitted in Year 1 in AY2021-22, Year 2 in AY2022-23 & thereafter)
Academic Requirements
Complete all five courses, and you will receive a certification letter upon graduation, recognised by PUB, Singapore National Water Agency.
Compulsory Courses
Elective Courses (Read minimum 6 AU )
* The course will be classified under BDE once the AU requirement for MPE has been fulfilled.
# The criteria to read the post-graduate courses will be as follows:
- Students must have a minimum CGPA of 4.
- It will be counted towards the computation of the CGPA.
- Students could only read it when they are in Year 4 standing.
Registration of Courses
Register for the specialisation courses during your allocated course registration date and time. For postgraduate courses (CV63xx), please register through the CEE Undergraduate Office.
International Trading
About
Offered by the Nanyang Business School (NBS), this specialisation equips students with knowledge in commodity trading while strengthening both their business and technical expertise.
The programme broadens career opportunities across the commodity trading industry and its value chain, providing a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing careers in this dynamic global sector.
Eligible Programmes
- Maritime Studies
Academic Requirements
Complete all eight courses, and you will receive a certification letter upon graduation, recognised by International Enterprise Singapore.
MT1003 and MT3006 are Core courses within the BSc (Maritime Studies) programme, while the remaining six courses are fulfilled through the Broadening and Deepening Elective (BDE) category. This means you can complete the specialisation without increasing the total Academic Units (AUs) required for graduation.
Registration of Courses
Opt in at the end of Year 1.
Maritime Management
About
This specialisation combines engineering knowledge with maritime management, equipping students with the skills and understanding to pursue diverse career opportunities across the maritime industry.
Eligible Programmes
- Civil Engineering (Admitted from AY2023-24 and thereafter)
- Environmental Engineering (Admitted from AY2023-23 and therafter)
Academic Requirements
Complete all five courses, and you will receive a certification letter upon graduation.
Registration of Courses
Register for the specialisation courses during your allocated course registration date and time.
Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering and Management
About
Offered by the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE), this specialisation enables students to deepen their knowledge in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, and Management.
The specialised knowledge and skills gained prepare students for career opportunities in the maritime and offshore industries, while also strengthening their applications for postgraduate studies.
Eligible Programmes
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Maritime Studies
Academic Requirements
Complete all five courses, and you will receive a certification letter upon graduation
Besides the core courses, the rest of the courses read will be classified under BDE once the AU requirement for MPE has been fulfilled.
#courses offered by MAE ; @courses offered by CEE
For courses offered by the School of MAE, you may send your enquiries to askmae@ntu.edu.sg
Compulsory Courses
Civil Engineering & Environmental Engineering Programme
Maritime Studies Programme
Elective Courses (Need to read minimum 6 AU)
Civil Engineering & Environmental Engineering Programme
Maritime Studies Programme
Registration of Courses
Register for the specialisation courses during your allocated course registration date and time.
Structural Engineering
About
Designed for Civil Engineering students aspiring to become Professional Engineers (PE), this specialisation provides a strong foundation in structural mechanics and structural design through rigorous, industry-relevant coursework.
By developing expertise in these core areas, students are well prepared with the knowledge and competencies required to pursue the Professional Engineer (PE) examinations with confidence.
Eligible Programmes
- Civil Engineering (Admitted in AY2021-22 and thereafter)
Academic Requirements
Complete all five courses, and you will receive a certification letter upon graduation, recognised by PUB, Singapore National Water Agency.
Compulsory Courses
Elective Courses (Choose any 3 courses, Read minimum 9 AU )
* The course will be classified under BDE once the AU requirement for MPE has been fulfilled.
# The criteria to read the post-graduate courses will be as follows:
- Students must have a minimum CGPA of 4.
- It will be counted towards the computation of the CGPA.
- Students could only read it when they are in Year 4 standing.
Registration of Courses
Register for the specialisation courses during your allocated course registration date and time. For postgraduate courses (CV63xx), please register through the CEE Undergraduate Office.