Master of Architecture
Curriculum and Course Structure
Concurrent Degree BA (Arch) Students of admit cohorts 2310 and earlier, as well as Single-Degree students of admit cohorts 2610 and earlier
The strategic objective of the M.Arch programme is to prepare students for a professional career in architecture in a rapidly changing global context, with experiences developed from Singapore and international perspectives. A candidate will be awarded the M. Arch upon satisfactory completion of 80 Units, including department advised electives. Students pursue the following four semester course of study:
| Degree Requirements | 80 Units | |
| Candidature | Full-time only | minimum 2 years – maximum 3 years |
| Continuation Requirements | https://cde.nus.edu.sg/graduate/graduate-programmes-by-coursework/graduation-requirements/ | |
| Graduation Requirements | A student pursuing a Master’s degree by coursework must achieve a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 to be eligible for graduation. | |
CONCURRENT DEGREE BA (ARCH) STUDENTS OF ADMIT COHORTS 2310 AND EARLIER
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*Options Design Research Studio 1 (AR5801) can be replaced with AR4421 Architecture Internship Programme (AIP) in Semester 1.
# Requisite courses to be considered for admission to the M Arch Programme. These courses can count towards UE requirements.
^ The course must be subscribed along with AIP taken in Semester 1.
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SINGLE-DEGREE M. ARCH STUDENTS OF ADMIT COHORTS 2610 AND EARLIER
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1-YEAR M.ARCH PATHWAY FOR BA (ARCH) GRADUATES (CLASS OF 2027 ONWARDS)
The M.Arch programme serves as both a standalone postgraduate degree and the final academic stage towards professional accreditation in Singapore. It provides a direct progression pathway for graduates of the Bachelor of Arts (Architecture) (Honours) who have completed the Integrated Design specialisation, which is a prerequisite for admission. This structured pathway ensures that students entering the M.Arch programme possess the requisite design maturity and technical grounding to undertake advanced architectural inquiry and thesis work.
The one-year full-time M.Arch programme comprises two consecutive semesters commencing in August each academic year. To be awarded the degree, students must complete 40 units through a carefully sequenced curriculum that integrates advanced design, research, and professional practice.
| Degree Requirements | 40 Units | |
| Candidature | Full-time only | minimum 1 year – maximum 2 years |
| Continuation Requirements | https://cde.nus.edu.sg/graduate/graduate-programmes-by-coursework/graduation-requirements/ | |
| Graduation Requirements | A student pursuing a Master’s degree by coursework must achieve a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 to be eligible for graduation. | |
1-YEAR M.ARCH PATHWAY FOR BA (ARCH) GRADUATES (CLASS OF 2027 ONWARDS)
| AR5005 Architectural Design Thesis Research | 12 Units |
| AR5423 Architectural Practice | 4 Units |
| Graduate-level Architectural Elective | 4 Units |