BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (Top-up)
Enrol in our Degree programme and develop a deep understanding of the entire software development process, from inception to maintenance. Empower yourself to shape the future of society through software. Explore diverse infrastructures, tackle complex challenges, and engage in discussions on security and software engineering.
This Degree programme aims to impart key software engineering principles and latest programming techniques to aspiring Programmers and Software Engineers.
With a 50% hands-on learning approach1, you will learn popular programming languages like JavaScript and Dart, software configuration tools such as GitHub and Circle CI, and database management with PostgreSQL.
1Our IT programmes are designed with about 50% practical and 50% theory classes but may be subject to change.
Intakes
- June
- Dec
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Career Development and Learning Opportunities
At Kaplan, we are committed to your success and growth. As part of your continuous learning, we offer a wide range of training opportunities designed to empower our employees to thrive in their roles and advance their careers.
Family Member Discount
Beyond the educational aspirations of our own Kaplan employees, we are also dedicated to supporting the academic and career goals of their loved ones. Whether the goal is to enhance skills, earn a degree or explore new career paths, eligible Kaplan employees can look forward to a family member discount.
Flexi Benefit Allowance
Eligible Kaplan employees are given a Flexible Benefit Allowance which can be used to cover medical outpatient expenses, specialist treatment, holiday expenses, gym membership, personal insurance, and more.
Health and Wellness Benefits
At Kaplan, eligible staff will have access to several benefits to support their physical health and mental well-being. Benefits include health insurance that protects our employees from the financial burden of unexpected medical expenses, complimentary health screening, mental health and wellness programmes, and more.
Leave Benefits
Kaplan offers a wide range of leave options to help our employees manage their work and life priorities. These leave benefits are a fundamental part of our commitment to nurturing the well-being of our valued employees and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Service Awards
We honour employees who have made significant contributions to our organisation and our mission. Our annual Service Award recognises and honours employees who attain service milestones in Kaplan.
PSW Opportunity
- The International Students studying in certain institutions in Singapore are allowed to work part time for 16 hours per week as mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore.
- Students who have studied in the institutions mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore are allowed to apply for a Long Term Visitor Pass.
- They are allowed to look for a job during this time period.This is for 12 months.If the students get a job during this time period, the employer may sponsor for an Employment pass.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Academic Requirements
Applicants with a Polytechnic Diploma may be exempted from up to 12 units and can gain entry to Year 2 of the programme. Applicants with a Murdoch University-recognised Kaplan Diploma or a private Diploma may be exempted from up to 8 units and can also gain entry to Year 2 of the programme.
This Degree programme accepts a wide range of qualifications, which includes:
Year 2 Entry
- Kaplan Diploma; OR
- Polytechnic Diploma; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications awarded by other Singapore-registered Private Education Institutions.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants admitted to the Bachelor’s Degree programme may be required to undertake bridging modules to fulfil the prerequisite knowledge.
English language requirement:
Applicants are required to meet the University’s
- An approved Diploma qualification or higher, where the language of instruction was English, OR
- GCE O-Level English Language or Literature in English with Grade C or better; OR
- IELTS 6.0 (with no band below 6.0)*; OR
- Kaplan Diploma in Professional Business English (PBEP) with a score of 75% (Distinction) or higher*; OR
- Any other equivalent English language qualification.
In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the university.
*Applicable for international student.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
30193 SDG
Average Cost of Living: 10400 SDG /year
Application Fee: 523 SDG
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