Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

I)A levels (New Curriculum):

H1 pass in Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics; OR pass in ‘O’ level Additional Mathematics.

II)A levels (Old Curriculum):

Minimum ‘O’ grade attained at the GCE ‘A’-Level exam for the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Physical Science or Chemistry; OR

A pass in ‘AO’ Mathematics attained at the GCE ‘A’ Level exam; OR A pass in Additional Maths attained at the GCE ‘O’ Level exam.

*Indicative Grade Profile: Grade Profiles of A-Level Applicants offered places for courses at NUS in Academic Year 2023/2024: 90th percentile (AAA/A)

For detailed admission requirements, please refer to www.nus.edu.sg/oam for more information.

III) Diplomas (excluding Advanced Diplomas/ Specialist Diplomas/ Certificate Courses) from local Polytechnics:

A pass in E Maths attained at the GCE ‘O’ Level exam

Applicants who do not fulfil the minimum GCE ‘O’ Level Elementary Mathematics requirement but have obtained the relevant Graduate DDP Transcripts / Certificate in University Preparatory Mathematics depending on the Polytechnics would be deemed as having met the Mathematics requirement.

*Indicative Grade Profile: Polytechnic GPAs of Polytechnic Applicants offered places for courses at NUS in Academic Year 2023/2024: 90th percentile (3.75)

IV) Other Academic Qualifications

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

-IBDP Examination Session November 2020 and earlier: Pass in SL Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics

-IBDP Examination Session May 2021 and beyond: Pass in SL Chemistry or MAA (Mathematics: analysis and approaches) or Physics; or HL MAI (Mathematics: applications and interpretation)

ii.NUS High School: A good major CAP in either Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics

iii.International Students: Year 12 or Higher Level pass in Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics or Physical Science.

For detailed admission requirements, please refer to www.nus.edu.sg/oam for more information.

For Aptitude Based Admissions, other factors besides academic grades will be taken into consideration. The following are some samples of exceptional achievements that the University may take into consideration:

• Medal winner at the International Olympiads (Biology, Chemistry, Informatics, Mathematics and Physics)
• Winner in the National Science & Talent Search
• Represented Singapore in Arts and/or Sports
• Active participation in community service and volunteer programmes.
• Work experience relevant to the course applied for (supporting document/s is/are required)
• Key leadership positions in community organisations, sports and athletic clubs, etc (outside school)
• Other relevant supporting documents related to the course applying for

You may refer to office of admission website http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/ for admission procedures through the International Candidates category. The requisite for the course is Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics or Physical Science. Information on the financial resources, tuition fees etc can also be accessed from the above website.

Applicants who are shortlisted would be required to attend an interview that would be held in April at our Department. Credit transfer from applicant’s previous course will only be considered after the applicant has been offered a place in the programme and it is not guaranteed. We would need to review the programme syllabus and the results of the candidate for any exemption consideration.

Yes, interested applicant can apply for transfer under http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply-to-nus/transfer- applicants under the Current students in NUS/Yale-NUS/NTU/SMU/SUTD/SUSS/SIT seeking a change of course section.

CCA may be considered under Aptitude Based Admissions. See question 3.

Applicants who do not fulfil the minimum GCE ‘O’ Level Elementary Mathematics requirement and do not have the Graduate DDP Transcript mentioned may still submit an application. They will be assessed based on their polytechnic results and other results/ certificates presented under the Outstanding Achievements section.

The University may evaluate these applicants on a case-by-case basis. Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an admissions interview under the discretion of the College of Design and Environment.

Please refer to the list of Advanced Placement Credits (APCs) granted to diploma holders from local polytechnics here.

It is possible for diploma holders who are given APC in two design modules (LA1001 and LA1005) and two lecture modules (LAD2004 and LAD 2003) to complete the BLA course in 3 years.

Although it is beneficial for applicants to know how to draw, it is not a prerequisite. Drawing is only one of many components needed in the course. It is also a skill which can be picked up if you are diligent and determined.

No. Upon completion of the four-year programme, students are eligible to apply for the MLA programme.

Successful applications who meet the eligibility criteria may be exempted from the first year of the MLA programme. It may be possible for these students to graduate with an MLA upon completion of the second year of the MLA programme.

Yes. We have put together a list of recommended Minor programmes that will facilitate a greater appreciation for design and the environment for undergraduates of the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture course.

More details can be found here.

BLA students are also eligible to apply for a ‘restricted’ minor in Architectural Studies. Students are required to apply to the Host Faculty/Department and obtain approval to read a restricted minor.

For more information on the Minor programmes available in NUS, please visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/academic-information-policies/undergraduate-students/special- programmes/minor-programmes