Curriculum Structure
Degree Requirements (Cohorts 2021/2022 onwards)
National University of Singapore will adopt a new undergraduate curriculum structure for students enrolled in the new academic year starting in August 2021. Students will read a total of 160 Units (or the equivalent of 40 Courses), as shown in the following schema:
The Common Curriculum is jointly developed by the National University of Singapore and 6 industry partners who sit on the task force. It seeks to integrates knowledge and skillsets relevant to the professional training offered by both schools and to equip students with essential 21st century competencies. The following pillars make up the Common Curriculum, comprising 60 Units (or the equivalent of 15 Courses):
Degree Requirements (Cohorts for 2020/2021 and before)
The NUS undergraduate curriculum ensures broad-based learning combined with depth of specialisation, and comprises 3 components: University Level Requirements (ULR), Programme Requirements and Unrestricted Elective Courses (UECs). Workload is measured in terms of Units, where each Unit is the equivalent of 2.5 hours of work per week (including assignments and self-study) – most courses are typically 4 Units.
* IA is optional if you are a polytechnic graduate
IA is also optional if you are in a special programme (i.e. double-degree & concurrent degree) – the Units for IA can be utilised as UEMs
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