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Architecture
A broad-based curriculum that focuses on architectural design, authority requirements and detailing. Students will learn to research, conceptualise, integrate spatial ideas with technology and visualise them through hand-sketches, models and digital applications.
Course details
| Field of study | Built Environment |
| Certification offered | Diploma in Architecture |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Design, Engineering and Technology cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
Any one of the following subjects
| 1-3 |
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA | 1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-7 |
Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-D Aggregate Type
| 1-6 |
Course modules
- Introduction to Design
- Introduction to Technology and Sustainability
- Introduction to Design Communications
- Design Studio Fundamentals (Architecture)
- Techical Studies Fundamentals (Architecture)
- Design Representation (Architecture)
- Thinking Critically about the UN SDGs
- Collaboration in the Digital Age
- AI and Its Impact
- Data Fluency
- Problem Solving with Creative and Computational Thinking
- Effective Writing for the Workplace
- Education and Career Guidance
- Financial Education 1
- Wellness for Life
- Design Studio I (Architecture)
- Technical Studies I (Architecture)
- Design Representation I (Architecture)
- Elective 1
- Personal Branding and Career Agility
- Digital Communication for Impact
- Financial Education 2
- Financial Education 3
- Sustainable Innovation Project
- Internship Programme
- Design Studio II (Architecture)
- Technical Studies II (Architecture)
- Design Representation II (Architecture)
- Technical Studies Research (Architecture)
- Persuasive Communication with Data Storytelling
- Domain-Specific Module I
- Domain-Specific Module II
- Elective 2
- Elective 3
Internship
| Internship duration | 22 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 2 |
| Internship period | Sep to Feb |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Architecture Assistant
- Architectural Specialist (Digital Delivery)
- Designer
- Visualiser/Storyteller
- Design Researcher
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.