All SCE students (except those exempted) are required to undergo a period of industrial attachment as part of their new undergraduate experience. Depending on the length of attachment, different number of academic units (AUs) will be awarded, and these will count towards the total AUs required for graduation. A PASS mark in attachment is a pre-requisite for the award of the degree.
Various Options of Attachment
Exemption of Attachment
Frequently Asked Questions
Various Options of Attachment
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Attachment
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Assessment
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10-week
Industrial Orientation (IO)
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May / June
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4
(make up 6 AUs from General Electives)
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1 assessment +
1 final report
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22-week
Industrial Attachment (IA)
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Jan – Jun
Jul – Dec
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10
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2 assessments +
1 final report
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30-week
Enhanced Industrial
Attachment (EIA) or
International Research
Attachment (IRA)
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Nov – Jun
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13 AUs
(offset 3 AUs for 1 General Electives)
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3 assessments +
1 final report
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Industrial Orientation (IO)
Industrial Attachment (IA)
Enhanced Industrial Attachment (EIA)
International Research Attachment (IRA)
Exemption of Attachment
Students may be considered for exemption from industrial attachment (IA) provided they:
Students are advised to apply for exemption as soon as possible, at least six months before the start of their IA. Result of their application will be known two months after the application.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Am I eligible for IA?
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Yes, all students are eligible for IA.
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Can I do IO instead of IA?
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Yes, however you will have to makeup for the shortfall of 6 AUs by taking on additional General Electives.
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How do I choose between IO, IA and EIA/IRA? Which is better for me?
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It depends on each individual student’s needs. Majority of students will be doing IA, while those who want to be exposed to more industrial experience would prefer to do EIA. IRA is meant more for those who want to do research. The challenge for IO is to find a company that allows students to work only for 10 weeks. SCE in general would not encourage students to take IO unless they really need to do it for unavoidable reasons.
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Can I do my IA after the final year project?
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Yes, you can. But you may find that you cannot graduate at the same time with the other students since IA will not be completed until after late June or early July.
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I am an international student and have relevant work experience in my home country. Can I apply for exemption from the attachment?
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Yes, you can provided you have an equivalent diploma and relevant work experience.
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Is IO / IA / EIA / IRA graded?
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All industrial attachment periods are graded.
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When do I submit my application for IO placements? And when will I know the result of the application?
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Sourcing for individual placement must be done at least four months before the start of your IO program. Results should be available two months after application.
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When and how will I be informed of the placement for my IA? Can I request to change the organisation or swap organisation with my friends?
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The Office of Professional Attachment (OPA) will inform students by email when registration is open. Once you have been assigned a company and project, you are not allowed to make changes. So please make sure you have made the right choice, and don’t waste any opportunities provided you.
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