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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

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 code : S66
Singapore Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , DAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP
2025 JAE ELR2B2-D net aggregate: 5-15
Course duration : 3 years

Course details

Field of study Built Environment
Certification offered

Diploma in Architecture

Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

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

  • Design and Technology
  • Food and Nutrition/Nutrition and Food Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA

1-4
For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
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

  • Art
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing/Computer Studies
  • Creative 3D Animation
  • Design & Technology
  • Design Studies
  • Food & Nutrition/Nutrition & Food Science
  • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Higher Art
  • Media Studies (English)
  • Media Studies (Chinese)
  • Physics
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-6

Course modules

Year 1
  • 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
Year 2
  • 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
Year 3
  • 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

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.