School of Computing Exemption Scheme for Diplomas Awarded by Local Polytechnics in Singapore
- For students admitting in AY2023-2024
The decisions made on the group of Computing modules to be granted Advanced Placement Credits (APCs) with regards to a diploma are final. The decisions are made based on assessing relevant information from various sources, provided by the respective polytechnics.
Additional exemption from programme requirements will only be granted to accredited diplomas. Diplomas that are not listed below are either not accredited or not eligible for additional exemption. As such, any appeal for exemption will not be entertained.
Polytechnic graduates who are admitted to NUS Computing Courses may receive up to 40 modular credits (MCs) of module exemptions from the following lists:
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Up to 20 MCs from Unrestricted Elective Modules (UEM)*.
- Specific exemptions of up to 20 MCs from programme requirements comprising of one or more modules as determined by the School on a case-by-case basis. Details are indicated in the tables below:
- With effect from AY 2011-12, for diploma holders to be granted the relevant APCs for Programme Requirements, the diploma must have been completed within the last 5 years prior to the year of admission to the University.
- The APC of 20 MCs for UEM is equivalent to one semester of advance standing and will be awarded to all diploma holders of approved programmes from Polytechnics in Singapore, regardless of when the diploma was completed, in recognition of the overall knowledge gained from a Polytechnic education.
- APC will be updated into students' record by Week 2 of Semester 1. Student will be able to verify the exemptions in EduRec,
under Academic>Academic Records>View Transfer Credit Report. - Students receiving APC for computing module(s) (refer tables below for details) may request to opt-out from the module(s) exemption in their first semester of study. You may submit your request via email to Ms Diana Wong (comwpd@nus.edu.sg) before ROUND 1 of Module Registration Exercise. Once the approval is granted, it will be irrevocable.
- Placement Test for CS1010 (Programming Methodology) : With effect from AY 2013-14, freshmen with diplomas from Nanyang, Ngee Ann, Republic, Singapore and Temasek Polytechnics, and who are not exempted from CS1010, may apply to sit for the CS1010 placement test. Applicants need to have at least a B grade in a programming module or prior experience in C programming. Students who pass the test will be exempted from CS1010 and will be able to read modules carrying CS1010 as pre-requisite. The maximum modular credits that can be exempted remain capped at 20 MCs for Programme requirements. For details on the application process, please refer here.
- Self-Diagnostic Assessment (Programming Methodology) : In conjunction the previous point, a self-diagnostic assessment has been created to mock up the experience of the actual Placement Test for CS1010. This assessment is purely optional, self-timed and administered. Participation and marking on the test is anonymous and does not count for or against any placement, it is provided to help prospective students assess the level of difficulty in CS1010. Answers are provided at the end of the assessment. The assessment is available here.
- The Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering) Programme's exemptions are determined by a joint faculty committee, and listed on the page for exemption details for the Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering) Programme.
NOTES :
Table A: Diplomas from Nanyang Polytechnic
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Diplomas from Nanyang Polytechnic | Additional Exempted Modules | ||
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For CS BComp (CS, InfoSec) | For IS | For BA | |
Advanced & Digital Manufacturing [Formerly known as Digital & Precision Engineering] | CS2101(4) | IS2101(4) | IS2101(4)
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Banking & Finance | CS2101(4) | IS2101(4) | IS2101(4) |
Business & Financial Technology | CP3200(6), CS1010(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4) |
Business Enterprise IT | CP3200(6), CS1010(4), | CS1010(4), IS1108(4), IS2101(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4), IS2101(4) |
Business Informatics | CP3200(6), CS1010(4), CS2101(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4), IS2101(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4), IS2101(4) |
Business Intelligence & Analytics | CP3200(6), CS1010(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4) |
Business Management | CS2101(4) | IS2101(4) | IS2101(4) |
Cyber Security & Digital Forensics [Formerly known as Cyber Security & Forensic] | CP3200(6), CS1010(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4) |
Digital Visual Effects | CP3200(6), IS1108(4) | IS1108(4) | IS1108(4) |
Electronics & Computer Engineering (Formerly known as | CP3200(6), CS2101(4) | IS2101(4) | IS2101(4) |
Infocomm & Media Engineering [Formerly known as Multimedia & Infocomm Technology / Multimedia Systems Engineering] | CP3200(6), CS2101(4) | IS2101(4) | IS2101(4) |
Infocomm & Security (formerly known as Engineering Informatics) | CP3200(6), CS1010(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4),IS1108(4) |
Financial Informatics | CP3200(6), CS1010(4), CS2101(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4), IS2101(4) | CS1010(4) IS1108(4), IS2101(4) |
Game Development & Technology (formerly known as Digital Entertainment Technology) | CP3200(6), CS1010(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4) |
Information Technology | CP3200(6), CS1010(4), CS2101(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4), IS2101(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4), IS2101(4) |
Table B: Diplomas from Ngee Ann Polytechnic
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Diplomas from Ngee Ann Polytechnic | Additional Exempted Modules | ||
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For CS BComp (CS, InfoSec) | For IS | For BA | |
Audio-Visual Technology | CP3200(6) | - | - |
Banking & Finance (formerly known as Banking and Financial Services) | CS2101(4), IS1108(4) | IS1108(4), IS2101(4) | IS1108(4), IS2101(4) |
Business & Social Enterprise | CS2101(4) | IS2101(4) | IS2101(4) |
Business Information Technology | IS1108(4) | IS1108(4) | IS1108(4) |
Business Studies | IS1108(4), CS2101(4) | IS1108(4), IS2101(4) | IS1108(4), IS2101(4) |
Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics [formerly known as Diploma in Information Security & Forensics] | CP3200(6), CS1010(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4) |
Engineering Science | CS1010(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4) |
Financial Informatics | CP3200(6), CS2101(4), IS1108(4) | IS1108(4), IS2101(4) | IS1108(4), IS2101(4) |
Information Technology (formerly known as Information Technology (Computer Studies) | CP3200(6), CS1010(4), CS2101(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4), IS2101(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4), IS2101(4) |
Immersive Media and Game Design [Formerly known as - Multimedia and Animation - Multimedia Computing] | CP3200(6), IS1108(4) | IS1108(4) | IS1108(4) |
International Business | CS2101(4) | IS2101(4) | IS2101(4) |
International Trade & Business | CS2101(4) | IS2101(4) | IS2101(4) |
Network Systems & Security (formerly known as Internetworking & Communication) | CP3200(6), CS1010(4), CS2105(4) | CS1010(4), CS2105(4) | CS1010(4), CS2105(4) |
Table C: Diplomas from Republic Polytechnic
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Diplomas from Republic Polytechnic | Additional Exempted Modules | ||
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For CS BComp (CS, InfoSec) | For IS | For BA | |
Business Applications | CP3200(6), CS1010(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4) |
Business Information Systems (formerly known as Business Computing) | CP3200(6), CS1010(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4) |
Digital Entertainment Electronics | CP3200(6) | Nil | Nil |
Game Design | CP3200(6) | Nil | Nil |
Infocomm Security Management | CP3200(6), IS1108(4) | IS1108(4) | IS1108(4) |
Information Technology | CP3200(6), CS1010(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4) |
Interactive and Digital Media | CP3200(6), IS1108(4) | IS1108(4) | IS1108(4) |
IT Services Management | CP3200(6), IS1108(4) | IS1108(4) | IS1108(4) |
Mobile Software Development | CP3200(6), IS1108(4) | IS1108(4) | IS1108(4) |
Table D: Diplomas from Singapore Polytechnic
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Diplomas from Singapore Polytechnic | Additional Exempted Modules | ||
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For CS BComp (CS, InfoSec) | For IS | For BA | |
Aerospace Electronics | CS2101(4) | IS2101(4) | IS2101(4) |
Applied AI and Analytics | CP3200(6), CS1010(4), CS2101(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS2101(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4), IS2101(4) |
Business Administration | IS1108(4), CS2101(4) | IS1108(4), IS2101(4) | IS1108(4), IS2101(4) |
Business Information Technology | CP3200(6), CS2101(4), IS1108(4) | IS1108(4), IS2101(4) | IS1108(4), IS2101(4) |
Computer Engineering (formerly known as Computer & Network Technology) | CS2101(4), IS1108(4) | IS1108(4), IS2101(4) | IS1108(4), IS2101(4) |
Engineering with Business | IS1108(4), CS2101(4) | IS1108(4), IS2101(4) | IS1108(4), IS2101(4) |
Financial Informatics | CP3200(6), IS1108(4) | IS1108(4) | IS1108(4) |
Games Design and Development | CS2101(4), IS1108(4) | IS1108(4), IS2101(4) | IS1108(4), IS2101(4) |
Info-Communication Engineering & Design (formerly known as Information Communication Technology (ICT)) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4) |
Infocomm Security Management | CP3200(6), CS1010(4), CS2101(4), IS1108(4) | CS1010 (4), IS1108(4), IS2101(4) | CS1010(4), IS1108(4), IS2101(4) |
Information Technology (formerly known as Computer Information Systems / Programming & Systems Analysis) | CP3200(6), CS1010(4), CS2101(4), IS1108(4) | IS1108(4), CS1010(4) IS2101(4) | IS1108(4), CS1010(4) IS2101(4) |
International Business | IS1108(4) | IS1108(4) | IS1108(4) |
Music and Audio Technology | IS1108(4) | IS1108(4) | IS1108(4) |
Table E: Diplomas from Temasek Polytechnic
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