Programme Overview

Qualification
BEng (Hons)
Provider
Singapore Institute of Technology
Duration
3 years
Total credits
180
Application period
8 January to 19 March 2025
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The Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Aircraft Systems Engineering is a three-year direct honours programme, developed in collaboration with SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC), which provides extensive Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services to more than 80 international airlines and aerospace equipment manufacturers worldwide.

Built on an interdisciplinary curriculum with a practical hands-on approach that cuts across engineering and science, you will be trained to be theoretically-grounded and practice-oriented for the Aerospace and Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) industries. The curriculum incorporates an intensive eight-month of Integrated Work Study Programme.

From AY2024, in addition to the License Aircraft Engineer (LAE) specialisation track, Aircraft Systems Engineering programme will also offer an Engine MRO specialisation track.

In addition to attaining a SIT awarded degree, graduates from the LAE track are able to obtain a Certificate of Recognition (CoR) by SIAEC upon meeting their requirements. This CoR is recognised by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), and certifies that the holder has completed a SAR-147 Approved Basic Course. Should ASE’s graduates embark on a career as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE) with an SAR-145 MRO organisation in Singapore, they can acquire their Aircraft Maintenance License (AML) in a shorter time, compared to their peers. Graduates with SIAEC’s CoR can also join engine/components workshop as certifying staff. Their ab-initio training will be waived if they have also passed the CAAS M15 module. If you perform well in your second year, you can apply for the SIAEC Trainee Aircraft Engineer (TAE) Scholarship, which includes a 28-month training programme (TAE Programme) upon graduation. TAE scholars will be required to serve a bond with the SIAEC Group.

The aim of the Engine MRO specialization track is to train engineers to work in engine components workshop to meet the need due to increasing aviation activities globally. This track is meant for students who wish to embark on a career with the aviation industry but may not aspire to become a LAE. While students embarking on Engine MRO specialization will not get CoR, they will be exposed to industrial relevant courses and skills training, preparing students for the exciting career in the growing engine MRO market.

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Integrated Work Study Programme

Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP) provides students with the opportunity to undertake real work. Held over the span of eight months, it is designed to be more in-depth than a traditional internship. You will gain real work experience and apply the theories you learn in class with actual practice.

For students in the LAE track, the curriculum will incorporate an intensive eight-month Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP) at SIAEC. For students in the Engine MRO specialization track, you will spend your eight-month IWSP in the Engine MRO industry to gain real industrial experience in the growing engine MRO market.

Career Options

  • Licensed Aircraft Engineer
  • Process, Quality and Product Engineer
  • Maintenance Planner
  • Fleet Manager
  • Technical Service/Repair Development Engineer

Programme Structure (AY2025/26)*

  1. Core Modules
    (117 Credits)
  2. University Modules
    (15 Credits)
  3. Specialisation Modules
    (48 Credits)
Module Title Credits
Engineering Mathematics 1 6
Engineering Mathematics 2 6
Electrical Circuits 6
Electronic Circuits 6
Mechanics of Engineering Materials 6
Physics 6
Electrical Devices 6
Engineering Graphics 6
Computer Programming Language 6
Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics 6
Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics 6
Fluid Power Systems 3
Aircraft Structures 6
Aircraft Propulsion 1 6
Aircraft Propulsion 2 6
Integrated Work Study Programme 20
Capstone Project 10

* The programme structure is subject to change without prior notice. SIT regularly reviews its curriculum to ensure that it remains industry-relevant and prepares our students for the evolving needs of industry.

Eligibility

  • Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology
  • Aerospace Systems & Management
  • Advanced & Digital Manufacturing (formerly known as Digital & Precision Engineering)
  • Electronic & Computer Engineering (formerly known as Electronic Systems or Electronics, Computer & Communications Engineering)
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Nanotechnology & Materials Science
  • Robotics & Mechatronics
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  • Aerospace Electronics
  • Aerospace Engineering (formerly known as Aerospace Technology)
  • Automation & Mechatronic Systems
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic & Computer Engineering (Aerospace Electronics option)
  • Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering
  • Engineering Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronic Engineering
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  • Aerospace Avionics
  • Aerospace Engineering (formerly known as Aerospace Engineering (Quality Systems))
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Aerospace Electronics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Engineering Systems
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering (formerly known as Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering)
  • Mechatronics
  • Mechatronics and Robotics
  • Mechatronics Engineering
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  • Aerospace Electronics
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Electronics
  • Mechatronics
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Holders of other engineering diplomas, A level / IB Diploma qualifications, and equivalent Year 12 qualifications are also welcome to apply. Other diplomas will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Please refer to the Mandatory Medical Clearance for additional requirements.

Fees and Finances

Subsidised fees per credit
$125.00
Total credit
180
Tuition fees: $22,500.00 for SG Citizens / $98,689.00 Non-subsidised fees.
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Subsidised fees per credit
$262.00
Total credit
180
Tuition fees: $47,160.00 for Permanent Resident / $98,689.00 Non-subsidised fees.
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Subsidised fees per credit
$359.70
Total credit
180
Tuition fees: $64,746.00 for International Student / $98,689.00 Non-subsidised fees.
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Learn more about
  1. Tuition Grant Scheme
  2. Incidental Fees
  3. Financial Aid
  4. Miscellaneous Fees
  5. Payment

Industry Advisory Committee

The members of the Industry Advisory Committee for this programme are:

Mr Wong Yue Jeen
Senior Vice President Partnership Management & Business Development
SIA Engineering Company
Mr Tan Eng Shu
EVP / Head MRO
ST Engineering Aerospace
Mr Chua Hock Hai
Senior Vice President
SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC)
ME8 Yap Soon Haw Timothy
Head of Air Engineering and Logistics
Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)
Mr Sia Kheng Yok
Chief Executive
AAIS - Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore)
Mr Ekkehard Pracht
General Manager
Liebherr-Singapore Pte Ltd
Mr Michael Leung
Managing Director
AAR Engineering Services - Asia
Mr Simon Middlebrough
Chief Executive Officer
Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL)
Mr Ang Jer Meng
Director, Air Systems
Defence Science & Technology Agency (DSTA)