Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) (Top-up)

This programme may be completed in a minimum of 24 months on a part-time basis. The following modules are covered in the programme:

Core Modules

• Automatic Control
• Engineering Capstone Project Part A
• Engineering Capstone Project Part B
• Engineering Dynamics
• Finite Element Analysis
• Heat Transfer
• Management of Mechanical Design and Research
• Mechanical Design 2
• Mechanical Vibrations
• Mechanics of Fluids and Solids 2
• Mechanics of Machines
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Research Methods for Engineers
• Solid Mechanics 3
• Thermal-Fluid System Design

Elective Modules
(Select 1)

• Applied Heat and Mass Transfer
• Professional Engineering Experience

The above modules are subject to availability and subject to change. Not all modules will be offered every trimester.

Residential Visit may take place in Trimester 4, 5 or 6, depending on when students commence their programme.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) (Top-up) programme at Kaplan Singapore is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia. Engineers Australia is the professional body in Australia responsible for the accreditation of higher education programmes that prepare students to practice as professional engineers.

Once fully accredited, graduates of the programme will be eligible for a graduate membership of Engineers Australia and receive substantial recognition of competence by equivalent organisations in a number of other countries and regions.

Entry Requirements

Academic Level:

The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) (Top-up) programme accepts the following qualifications:

• A recognised 3-year Polytechnic Diploma or an Advanced Diploma in mechanical, or any closely related engineering discipline*.
• Any other qualifications and work experience will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by RMIT. Relevant work experience includes engineering practice or technical roles that support engineering practice.
• Bridging modules are available to applicants who are unable to provide evidence of competence in Engineering Mathematics, Fluid Mechanics, Mechanics of Solids and/or Thermodynamics. Applicants may be offered a conditional offer subject to passing the relevant bridging module(s).

*Successful applicants are granted module exemptions, equivalent to 2 years of the 4-year programme. As such, all qualifications are assessed in terms of their equivalence to the first 2 years of the 4-year programme.

English Language Requirement:

Applicants whose first language is not English or the core language of instruction at their home institution is not in English and are not from an RMIT-recognised English speaking country are required to demonstrate a satisfactory level of English language proficiency with IELTS (Academic) of 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.

For more information on RMIT’s English language entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/international-students/apply-to-rmit-international-students/entry-requirements/english-requirements

The English language entry requirements for the above programme may be updated from time to time in line with RMIT’s English language framework and entry requirement approval processes, by which RMIT publishes revised English language entry requirements and recognised tests on its website.

In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.

Delivery

Each trimester session is a 16-week period covering the required programme of study which is taught by a mix of RMIT and local university lecturers.

Assessment & Exams

Assessment methods vary in accordance with the aims and outcomes of a specific topic or programme but frequently involve a combination of in-programme assessment and written examinations.

In addition, essays, group and individual projects and presentations, in-programme tests, quantitative analysis and reports are all used at some point during the programme.

For all assessments except final examinations, students will receive feedback from the lecturer via an online learning portal.

Tuition Fees

The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops and main assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned) and transcript.

For Singaporean/PR

Receive a S$400 referral fee when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme¹.

¹Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and Offers.

Non-Tuition Fees

For Singaporean/PR

²Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.

The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. More details can be found here.

All fees indicated are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST) at the prevailing rate. The prevailing GST rate from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 is 8%. From 1 January 2024, the GST rate will increase to 9%. For more information on the GST revision, please refer to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) website. Please refer to the official price list for a detailed breakdown.

Fees remain subject to change. Applicant will be charged the prevailing fees and GST at the time of application. For more information about the programme, please contact our programme consultant.

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Education Loan

Choice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs.

• Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
• Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
• Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
• Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years.

Please click here for more information on Maybank Education loan and here for OCBC Frank Education loan. Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.

Commencement Date

There are 2 intakes per year:

• May
• September

Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.

Minimum class size: 20 students

Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, subject to resource availability. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified at least 1 week before the programme commencement date, stated in your student contract with Kaplan, and our consultants will contact you to advise on a backup plan.

Maximum allowed candidature period: 3 years

If a student fails to complete the programme within the candidature period, they will not be entitled to any recourse or refund.