Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
The programme is a preeminent four-year Honours degree programme that serves as the core foundation for concurrent Master programmes offered by NUS Architecture.
The BA (Arch) programme equips students with theoretical and practical skills in architecture, focusing on sustainable practices, innovation, and inclusivity, using Singapore's diverse setting as a base.
Holders of Polytechnic Diplomas may be granted Advanced Placement Credits (APCs) up to a maximum of 40 units.
Course details
| Minor/Second Major offered |
Minor in Architectural Studies |
| Field of study |
Built Environment
|
| Track/Specialisation |
This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
Student may only read up to one specialisations. For students taking Design Track, they have an option to take Master of Architecture with specialisation in Urban Design (subject to approval and fulfilment of criteria). |
| Certification offered |
Bachelor of Arts (Architecture) |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| A-Level | |
| Polytechnic Diploma | |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma | |
| NUS High School Diploma | |
| International and other qualifications |
If you have a medical condition or disability, you should share your condition in your admission application. This is for the University to better understand your needs for support and resources during your studies, and to ascertain if required provisions are available.
Internship
Students can complete a non-compulsory internship related to Architecture of at least one semester.
Work study option
Overseas exposure programme
Usually for one semester / non-compulsory.
Students have to fulfill the following requirements in order to be considered for the exchange program:
- Minimum CAP of 3.0
- Minimum C grade in all modules taken
- Satisfactory performance in Design modules
- Architecture students can participate in SEP in Semester 2 of their 2nd year OR Semester 1 of their 3rd or 4th year of study.
- Students are only allowed to participate in one round of SEP of one semester only.
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Designers working in communication design, interior design, and architecture firms
- Designers with special skills in design computation
- Researchers in heritage consultancy firms
- Researchers in architecture and urbanism firms, consultancy, and think tanks
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
Graduate employment outcomes
Refer to the complete Graduate Employment Survey (GES) report 2024 for more information.
How to register
You may register here.