Career Opportunities and Professional Registration
The B.A. (Arch.) programme is the first degree in
Architecture leading to the M.Arch. professional degree. B.A.
(Arch.) graduates may join architectural firms or architectural
departments of a government or statutory body. Opportunities in
related fields include interior design, industrial design,
industrialised building systems, graphic design, commercial art and
architectural journalism. The B.A. (Arch.) degree does not in itself
qualify graduates for registration with the Board of Architects.
B.A. (Arch.) graduates may be considered for admission to the Master
of Architecture programme, Master of Landscape Architecture or other
academic graduate studies.
B.A. (Arch.) graduates must proceed to the M.Arch.
programme in order to eventually register as an architect with the
Board of Architects, Singapore. M.Arch. graduates with a minimum of
two years of practical experience in an architectural department of
a government establishment, statutory board or architectural firm
are eligible to sit for the Professional Practice Examination
conducted by the Board of Architects, Singapore. Those who pass the
examination are then eligible to apply for registration as
architects.
Curriculum
Structure of the Four-year B.A. (Arch.) (Hons.) Programme
|
No. |
Modules |
MCs |
|
1 |
University Requirements |
20 |
|
a |
General Education (GE) |
|
|
i |
1 from Group A: Science & Technology |
4 |
|
ii |
1 from Group B: Humanities & Social
Sciences2 |
4 |
|
b |
Singapore Studies (SS) |
4 |
|
c |
Breadth2 |
8 |
|
2 |
Programme Requirements1 |
124 |
|
2.1 |
Major Requirements |
|
|
a |
Essential modules taken within the
Department |
120 |
|
b |
Essential modules taken outside the
Department |
4 |
|
3 |
Unrestricted Electives (Ue) |
20 |
|
|
Total |
164 |
1
For requirements of the various specialisation tracks, please refer to the respective curriculum charts
2
The Department has prescribed some modules to fulfil the requirements of these categories. Please
refer to the respective curriculum charts for details.
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Architecture Concurrent Degree Programme Streaming
Under the Architecture Concurrent Degree Programme, students will indicate
their choice of study towards the end of the third year. The
following courses are offered and students are required to rank them
according to their choice of study:
The students will be streamed based on their preference and fulfilment of the admission requirements. Please see Table 1.
Graduation Requirements for four-year B.A. (Arch.) Programme
Students are required to take all essential
modules offered in the semester to which they have progressed,
provided they have passed the relevant prerequisites. In addition,
they may take modules to satisfy University and other requirements.
Minimum Graduating criteria for
- B.A. (Arch) : Minimum
Grade C for Design and CAP 2.0
- B.A. (Arch) Hons :
Minimum Grade C for Design and CAP 3.2
Students who exit the concurrent degree programme
at B.A. (Arch.) Level 4 and consequently seek admission to M.Arch./M.LA
would be required to fulfil a minimum CAP of 3.5 and other criteria
governing admission as determined at the point of application.
Progression for the Architecture Concurrent Degree Programme
The admission requirements for various tracks of
the M.Arch. and M.LA are summarized in Table 1.
Students will
receive both B.A. (Arch.) (Hons)/B.A. (Arch.) (depending on his/her
CAP) and M.Arch./
M.LA degrees
concurrently upon completing the Masters programme. The
specialisation of the course of study (if any) will be reflected in
the transcript of the Masters programme.
Table 1:
Summary of the Architecture Concurrent Degree Programme
|
Level 5 (Masters) |
Master of Architecture
|
Master of Landscape Architecture |
Master of Arts (Architecture) or Other NUS Graduate
Programmes |
|
|
with specialisation in Urban Design |
with specialisation in Design Technology & Management |
|
|
|
Admission Criteria to Level 5 |
• Min C grade in AR4101 and AR4102
• Min CAP of 2.5
• Portfolio Review and Interview (for Discretionary Admission) |
• Min B+ average for AR4101 and AR4102
• Min CAP of 2.5
• Portfolio Review and Interview (for all students who wish to
read UD specialisation) |
• Min B- average for AR4103 and AR4104
• Min CAP of 2.5
• Portfolio Review and Interview (for Discretionary
Admission) |
• Min B- average for LA4701 and LA4702
• Min CAP of 2.5.
• Portfolio Review and Interview (for Discretionary
Admission) |
Subjected to admission criteria of M.A.(Architecture) or
other NUS Graduate programmes |
|
Level 4
B.A (Arch)/ B.A (Arch) Hons |
Design Track |
Design Technology & Management Track |
Specialisation in Landscape Architecture |
Specialisation in Architectural Studies |
|
Special Terms Part 1 & 2 |
|
|
Bridging Course |
|
|
Eligibility Criteria |
• Min B- average for AR3101 and AR3102
• Min B- for AR3102 |
• Min C grade for both AR3101 and AR3102 |
|
Level 3 |
Common program leading to RIBA Part 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
|
Level 1 |
|
Listing of Modules
The four-year B.A. (Arch.) programme is structured as
follows:
Chart A: B.A.(Arch.) Curriculum –
Architectural Design
|
|
Common Curriculum |
Level 4 |
|
Level 1 |
Level 2
|
Level 3 |
|
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
|
Design |
AR1101
Design 1
(8 MCs) |
AR1102 Design 2
(8 MCs) |
AR2101 Design 3
(8 MCs) |
AR2102
Design 4
(12 MCs) |
AR3101
Design 5
(8 MCs) |
AR3102
Design 6
(12 MCs) |
AR4101
Design 7
(8 MCs) |
AR4102
Design 8
(8 MCs) |
|
Design Lectures |
AR1121
Spatial-Visual
Comm
(4 MCs) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
History Theory &
Criticism |
|
|
AR2221
H & T of SEA Arch.
(4 MCs) |
|
AR3222
H & T of West Arch.
(4 MCs) |
|
AR5011
Research
Methodology
(4 MCs) |
|
|
Urban Studies |
|
|
|
AR2223
Theory of UD & Planning
(4 MCs) |
|
|
|
|
|
Technology & Environment |
|
AR1326
Arch. Constr I
(4 MCs) |
|
AR2326
Arch. Constr II
(4 MCs) |
|
AR3323
Arch. Constr III
(4 MCs) |
|
|
|
PF2102
Structural Systems
(4 MCs) |
AR1721 Climate Responsive Arch
(4 MCs) |
AR2723 Strategies for Sustainable Arch
(4 MCs) |
AR2724 Designing with Envtal Systems
(4 MCs) |
|
AR3324
Arch Struct.
(4 MCs) |
|
|
|
General Education Modules (GEM) – 8 MCs*
Singapore Study Module (SS) – 4 MCs
Breadth (Elective modules outside SDE) – 8
MCs**
Unrestricted Electives (within/outside SDE) (UE)
– 20 MCs# |
*
GEK1016 History and Theory of Modern Architecture (Group B GEM) is a
compulsory GEM to be read in Semester 1 of Year 1.
**
HR3003 Management and Human Relations is a compulsory Breadth to be read
in Semester 1 of Year 3.
# AR1221 Ideas and Approaches in Design is a compulsory UE to be read in
Semester 1 of Year 1, and AR2511 Digital Design Media is a compulsory UE
to be read in Semester 1 of Year 2.
Students who wish to proceed to the Master of Architecture programme are
required to take the following as Unrestricted Electives in Semester 1
of Year 4:
-
AR5321 Advanced Architectural Technology
-
UD5221 Theory and Elements of Urban Design
-
Another module to be advised by the Department
Students are not
allowed to declare S/U option for GEK1016, AR1221, AR2511, HR3003 and
the prescribed UEs to be read in Year 4.
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Chart B: B.A. (Arch.) Curriculum –
Design Technology and Management
|
|
Common Curriculum |
Level 4 |
|
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
|
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
|
Design |
AR1101
Design 1
(8 MCs)
|
AR1102
Design 2
(8 MCs)
|
AR2101
Design 3
(8 MCs)
|
AR2102
Design 4
(12 MCs)
|
AR3101
Design 5
(8 MCs)
|
AR3102
Design 6
(12 MCs)
|
AR4103 Architectural & Technology Design
1 (8 MCs) |
AR4104 Architectural & Technology Design 2
(8 MCs) |
|
Design Lectures |
AR1121
Spatial-Visual
Comm
(4 MCs) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
History Theory &
Criticism |
|
|
AR2221
H & T of SEA Arch.
(4 MCs)
|
|
AR3222
H & T of West Arch.
(4 MCs) |
|
|
|
|
Urban Studies |
|
|
|
AR2223
Theory of UD & Planning
(4 MCs) |
|
|
|
|
|
Technology & Environment |
|
AR1326
Arch. Constr I
(4 MCs)
|
|
AR2326
Arch. Constr II
(4 MCs) |
|
AR3323
Arch. Constr III
(4 MCs) |
|
PF4304
Total Building Performance
(4 MCs) |
|
PF2102
Structural Systems
(4 MCs) |
AR1721 Climate Responsive Arch.
(4 MCs) |
AR2723 Strategies for Sustainable Arch.
(4 MCs) |
AR2724 Designing with Envtal Systems
(4 MCs) |
|
AR3324
Arch. Struct.
(4 MCs) |
|
|
|
General Education Modules (GEM) – 8 MCs*
Singapore Study Module (SS) – 4 MCs
Breadth (Elective modules outside SDE) – 8
MCs**
Unrestricted Electives (within/outside SDE) (UE)
– 20 MCs# |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
GEK1016 History and Theory of Modern Architecture (Group B GEM) is a
compulsory GEM to be read in Semester 1 of Year 1.
**
HR3003 Management and Human Relations is a compulsory Breadth to be read
in Semester 1 of Year 3.
# AR1221 Ideas and Approaches in Design is a compulsory UE to be read in
Semester 1 of Year 1, and AR2511 Digital Design Media is a compulsory UE to be read in Semester 1
of Year 2.
Students who wish to proceed to the Master of Architecture are required
to take the following as Unrestricted Electives in Year 4:
- AR5321 Advanced Architectural Technology (Semester 1)
- AR4323 Integrated Design & Sustainability
(Semester 1)
- Another module to be advised by the Department
Students are not
allowed to declare S/U option for GEK1016, AR1221, AR2511, HR3003 and
the prescribed UEs to be read in Year 4.
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Chart C: B.A.(Arch.) Curriculum – Landscape Architecture
|
|
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Level 4 |
|
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
Special Term 3 |
Special Term 4 |
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
|
Design |
AR1101
Design 1
(8 MCs) |
AR1102 Design 2
(8 MCs) |
AR2101 Design 3
(8 MCs) |
AR2102
Design 4
(12 MCs) |
AR3101
Design 5
(8 MCs) |
AR3102
Design 6
(12 MCs) |
LA3701 Intro to Landscape Design
(4 MCs) |
|
LA4701
Landscape Design Studio 4a
(8 MCs) |
LA4702
Landscape Design Studio 4b
(8 MCs) |
|
AR1121
Spatial-Visual
Comm
(4 MCs) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Landscape Architecture |
|
|
|
|
|
|
LA3711
Sketchbk 1
(2 MCs) |
LA3712
Sketchbk 2
(2 MCs) |
LA4301
Mat & Techq
(4 MCs) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LA3201 Intro to Hist of Landscape (4 MCs) |
LA3211
Tropical Plant Identifn 1
(4 MCs) |
|
LA4212
Tropical Plant Identifn 2
(4 MCs) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LA3301
Plant Sc & Hort
(4 MCs) |
|
|
|
History Theory & Criticism |
|
|
AR2221
H & T of SEA Arch.
(4 MCs) |
|
AR3222
H & T of West Arch.
(4 MCs) |
|
|
|
LA4201
Theory of Mod LA
(4 MCs) |
|
|
Urban Studies |
|
|
|
AR2223
Theory of UD & Planning
(4 MCs) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Technology & Environment |
|
AR1326
Arch. Constr I
(4 MCs) |
|
AR2326
Arch. Constr II
(4 MCs) |
|
AR3323
Arch. Constr III
(4 MCs) |
|
|
|
|
|
PF2102
Structural Systems
(4 MCs) |
AR1721 Climate Responsive Arch
(4 MCs) |
AR2723 Strategies for Sustainable Arch
(4 MCs) |
AR2724 Designing with Envtal Systems
(4 MCs) |
|
AR3324
Arch. Struct.
(4 MCs) |
|
|
|
|
|
General Education Modules (GEM) – 8 MCs*
Singapore Study Module (SS) – 4 MCs
Breadth (Elective modules outside SDE) – 8
MCs**
Unrestricted Electives (within/outside SDE) (UE)
– 20 MCs# |
|
*
GEK1016 History and Theory of Modern Architecture (Group B GEM) is a
compulsory GEM to be read in Semester 1 of Year 1.
**
HR3003 Management and Human Relations is a compulsory Breadth to be read
in Semester 1 of Year 3.
#
AR1221 Ideas and Approaches in Design is a compulsory UE to be read in
Semester 1 of Year 1, and AR2511 Digital Design Media is a compulsory UE
to be read in Semester 1 of Year 2. Also, students are required to take
the following as Unrestricted Electives in Year 4:
- BL5102
Environmental Science (Semester 1)
- DE5107
Environmental Planning (Semester 2)
-
LA4202 Planting Design (Semester 2)
Students in Landscape Architectural Specialisation will read a total
of 192 modular credits. Modules taken in special terms 3 and 4 will be
graded as CS (Completed Satisfactory) or CU (Completed Unsatisfactory).
The grades will not be factored into CAP computation and do not count
towards the 12 MCs limit for S/U modules.
Students are not allowed to
declare S/U option for GEK1016, AR1221, AR2511, HR3003
and the prescribed UEs to be read in Year 4.
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Chart D: B.A.
(Arch.) Curriculum –
Architectural Studies
|
|
Common Curriculum |
Level 4 |
|
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
|
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
|
Design |
AR1101
Design 1
(8 MCs)
|
AR1102 Design 2
(8 MCs) |
AR2101 Design 3
(8 MCs) |
AR2102
Design 4
(12 MCs) |
AR3101
Design 5
(8 MCs) |
AR3102
Design 6
(12 MCs) |
|
|
|
Design Lectures |
AR1121
Spatial-Visual
Comm
(4 MCs) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
History Theory &
Criticism |
|
|
|
|
|
|
AR5312 Typo-Morph in Architecture
(4 MCs) |
AR4142
Research Report
(8 MCs) |
|
Urban Studies |
|
|
AR2221
H & T of SEA Arch.
(4 MCs) |
|
AR3222
H & T of West Arch.
(4 MCs) |
|
AR4222
Asian Architecture and Urban History
(4 MCs) |
AR4223
Architecture and
Urban Heritage
(4 MCs) |
|
Technology & Environment |
|
AR1326
Arch. Constr I
(4 MCs) |
|
AR2326
Arch. Constr II
(4 MCs) |
|
AR3323
Arch. Constr III
(4 MCs) |
|
|
|
PF2102
Structural Systems
(4 MCs) |
AR1721 Climate Responsive Arch
(4 MCs) |
AR2723 Strategies for Sustainable Arch
(4 MCs) |
AR2724 Designing with Envtal Systems
(4 MCs) |
|
AR3324
Arch Struct
(4 MCs) |
|
|
|
General Education Modules (GEM) – 8 MCs*
Singapore Study Module (SS) – 4 MCs
Breadth (Elective modules outside SDE) – 8
MCs**
Unrestricted Electives (within/outside SDE) (UE)
– 20 MCs# |
*
GEK1016 History and Theory of Modern Architecture (Group B GEM) is a
compulsory GEM to be read in Semester 1 of Year 1.
**
HR3003 Management and Human Relations is a compulsory Breadth to be read
in Semester 1 of Year 3.
#
AR1221 Ideas and Approaches in Design is a compulsory UE to be read in
Semester 1 of Year 1, and
AR2511 Digital Design Media is a compulsory UE to be read in Semester 1
of Year 2.>
Students are
required to take the following as Unrestricted Electives in Year 4:
-
AR5011 Research Methodology (Semester 1)
-
Another 2 electives as advised by the Department
Students are not allowed to
declare S/U option for GEK1016, AR1221, AR2511, HR3003 and the
prescribed UEs to be read in Year 4.
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Teaching Approach
Design modules are taught through design studios.
Critique sessions will form part of the studio procedure in teaching.
Lecture modules include formal lectures, followed by seminars/tutorials.
Field trips, site visits, measurement and study of buildings for
research, investigation and documentation may be involved.
Assessment and Examination
Assessment criteria will vary according to the modules offered. In the
Department of Architecture, design modules are assessed by 100%
“continuous assessment” (CA). The other essential modules may also be
assessed by 100% CA or a combination of CA and Examination.
Students who fail an essential module will retake the
module when it is next offered and must sit for the examination in that
Semester. A retake module refers to a module where students have to
attend lectures and tutorials and complete assignments and examinations.
A new CA grade has to be obtained.
Students who fail a GEM/SS/Breadth/UE module may
either replace it with a new GEM/SS/Breadth/UE module or retake the
failed module the following year. There is no limit to the number of
times a student may retake the same GEM/SS/Breadth/UE module.
A student who has passed the examination of a module
will not be permitted to retake the same module for the purpose of
improving his/her grade. This condition does not apply to the Design
modules where the prerequisite for progression to the next level is a
‘C’ grade. Students who achieve a ‘D’ grade will be required to retake
the Design module.
Progression of Students
Please see the table below:
|
Minimum MCs (in
general) for promotion to the next level |
ARK1 -> ARK2
[>=40 MC]
ARK2 -> ARK3
[>=80 MC]
ARK3 -> ARK4
[>=120 MC] |
|
Additional
requirements |
Must pass Design
with a minimum C grade |
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The B.A. (I.D)
programme at NUS was first offered in 1999 with support from the
Faculty of Engineering and School of Business.
The programme is founded on its strength in the learning of design
fundamentals, followed by market and brand awareness, conceptual
thinking as well as design research in support of analysis and
design development. Its holistic approach in design education is
both humanistic and market-oriented. Students learn about scale,
human interface, technological innovations, ambience, culture and
identity, environmental concerns and sustainability. Project based
learning develops planning and management skills in the students,
which are essential for professional work. Close collaboration with
partner institutions and industries locally and internationally
gives our students hands-on training of the required skill-set and
understanding of the industry. The programme is
fully supported by extensive resource in traditional workshop
facilities as well as equipment for digital media application and
prototyping.
The programme has
been proven to be effective in grooming students for the design and
related industries. Apart from the success in local and
international competitions and awards, recent graduates have
achieved recognition in gaining scholarships for further studies as
well as being placed in well-known design practices and reputable
companies.
Students can also
opt to do a second major in Management (Technology), offered by
School of Business, in four years.
Chart 1: Curriculum Structure of the B.A.
(Industrial Design) Programme
|
No. |
Modules |
MCs |
|
1 |
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
|
20 |
|
a |
General Education Modules (GEM)
1 from Group A: Science & Technology
1 from Group B: Humanities & Social
Sciences |
8 |
|
b |
Singapore Studies (SS) |
4 |
|
c |
Breadth |
8 |
|
2 |
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS |
124 |
|
|
Major Requirements |
|
|
a |
Essential modules taken within the
Department |
117 |
|
b |
Essential modules taken outside the
Department |
7 |
|
3 |
UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES (UE) |
16 |
|
|
Total |
160 |
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Chart 2: The Four-year B.A. (I.D.) programme
is structured as follows:
|
|
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Level 4 |
|
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
|
Design
|
ID1103
Basic Design & Comm 1
(8 MCs) |
ID1104
Basic Design & Comm 2
(8 MCs) |
ID2103
Design for Context
(8 MCs) |
ID2104
Design for Connectivity
(8 MCs) |
ID3103
Design for Interior Env
(8 MCs) |
ID3104
Design for Culture & Identity
(8 MCs) |
ID4103
Design Detailing
(12 MCs) |
ID4104
Design Thesis Project
(12 MCs) |
|
Design Related Lectures
|
AR1221
Ideas and Approaches in Design
(4 MCs) |
ID1121
Human Factors in Design
(4 MCs) |
ID2122
Ecodesign
& Sustainability
(4 MCs) |
ID2121
Design in
the Urban Setting
(4 MCs) |
ID3122
Design Inventions & Innovations
(4 MCs) |
ID3121
Design Case Study
(4 MCs) |
ID4121
Project Research
(5 MCs) |
|
|
ID1321
Materials for ID
(4 MCs) |
ID1223
History & Theory of ID
(4 MCs) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Engineering Related |
ME2103
Eng. Visualisation & Modelling
(3 MCs)
|
|
ID2321
Design for Production- Metals
(4 MCs) |
ID2322
Design for Production- Plastics
(4 MCs) |
|
|
|
|
|
Marketing
|
|
MKT1003
Principles of Marketing
(4 MCs)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General Education Modules (GEM) – 8 MCs
Singapore Study Module (SS) – 4 MCs
Breadth (Elective modules outside SDE) –
8 MCs#
Unrestricted Electives (within/outside
SDE) (UE) – 16 MCs |
#
Students are required to read one of the below modules as Breadth in
Year 2:
MKT2413 Marketing
Research
MKT2401 Asian Markets & Marketing Management
MKT2411 Retail Entrepreneurship
MKT2412 Global Marketing
DSC2006 Operations Management
TR2201
Entrepreneurial Marketing
TR2202
Technological Innovation
TR3001 New Product Development
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Teaching Approach
Design modules are taught through design studios.
Critique sessions will form part of the studio procedure in teaching.
Lecture modules include formal lectures, followed by seminars/tutorials.
Assessment and Examination
Assessment criteria will vary according the modules
offered. In the Department of Architecture, design modules are assessed
by 100% “continuous assessment” (CA). The other essential modules may
also be assessed by 100% CA or a combination of CA and Examination.
Students who fail an essential module will retake the
module when it is next offered and must sit for the examination in that
Semester. For a retaken module, students have to attend lectures and
tutorials and complete assignments and examinations. A new CA grade has
to be obtained.
Students who fail a
GEM/SS/Breadth/UE module may either replace it with a new
GEM/SS/Breadth/UE module or retake the failed module the following year.
There is no limit to the number of times a student may retake the same
GEM/SS/Breadth/UE module.
A student who has passed the examination of a module
will not be permitted to retake the same module for the purpose of
improving his/her grade.
Progression of Students
Please see the table below:
|
Minimum MCs (in
general) for promotion to the next level |
IDS1 -> IDS2
[>=40 MC]
IDS2 -> IDS3
[>=80 MC]
IDS3 ->
IDS4[>=120 MC] |
|
Additional
requirements |
Must pass Design
with a minimum D grade |
Graduation Requirements for four-year B.A. (I.D.) (Hons.)Programme
Students have to take
all essential modules offered in the semester to which they have
progressed, provided they have passed the relevant prerequisites. In
addition, they may take modules to satisfy University and other
requirements. ‘Fulfilling’ Modular Credits means reading and passing the
modules, which carry the Modular Credits.
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The Department of Building offers the full-time
B.Sc. (Project and Facilities Management) undergraduate programme, a
professional honours degree programme designed to be completed in
four years by students proceeding at a normal pace.
Students can also opt to do a second major in
Management or Management (Technology). The double major can be
completed in four years (i.e. normal time) through double counting.
1st year students can opt to do one freshman seminar
module as an unrestricted elective module. Currently, the department
offers two freshman seminar modules FSD1201 (Policies for Building
Sustainable Cities) and FSD1202 (Green Building Technologies for
Sustainable Cities)
Recognition by Professional Bodies
The B.Sc. (Project and Facilities Management) was
offered for the first time in AY2006/07. There are plans to obtain
accreditation from the relevant local and international professional
bodies such as Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers, the
Singapore Institute of Building Limited, Chartered Institute of
Building, UK and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, UK
and Commonwealth Association of Surveying and Land Economy.
Table 1: Curriculum Structure of the B.Sc.
(Project and Facilities Mgt) (Hons.) Programme
|
No. |
Modules |
MCs |
|
1 |
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
|
20 |
|
a
|
General Education (GE)
1 from Group A: Science & Technology
1 from Group B: Humanities & Social
Sciences |
8 |
|
b |
Singapore Studies (SS) |
4 |
|
c |
Breadth |
8 |
|
2 |
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS |
120 |
|
2.1 |
School Requirements: |
|
|
a |
HR3003 Management and Human Relations |
4 |
|
b |
ES2007D Professional Communication |
4 |
|
2.2 |
Major Requirements: |
|
|
|
a) Foundation modules |
52 |
|
|
b) Project Management modules
|
28 min. |
|
|
c) Facilities Management modules |
24 min. |
|
|
d) Dissertation |
8 |
|
3 |
UNRESTRICTED
ELECTIVES (UE) |
20 |
|
|
Total |
160 |
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B.Sc. (Project and Facilities Mgt) Programme
Structure
|
Core |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Level 4 |
|
Foundation (Compulsory) |
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
Sem 3 |
Sem 4 |
Sem 5 |
Sem 6 |
Sem 7 |
Sem 8 |
|
ST1131 Introduction to Statistics |
EC1301 Principles of Economics |
ES2007D
Professional Communica-tion |
PF2105
Research Method |
HR3003 Management and Human Relations |
|
|
PF4101
Dissertation |
|
PF1101
Fundamentals of Project Management
|
PF1103
IT for Projects |
PF2101
Project Management Law I |
PF2103
Measurement (Building Works) |
PF3101
Project Scheduling and Control |
|
|
|
|
PF1102
Visualisation in Design and Technology
|
PF1104
Environmental Science for Building |
PF2102
Structural Systems |
PF2104
M&E Engineering Systems |
|
PF3102
Facilities Planning and Design |
|
|
|
Project Management |
|
|
|
PF2202
Cost Estimating |
PF3201
Measurement (Specialist Works) |
PF3203
Project Management Law II |
PF4201
Contract and Procurement Management |
PF4203
Project Dispute Management |
|
|
|
PF2201
Scope and Design Management |
PF2203
Quality and Productivity Management |
PF3202
Project Development and Finance |
PF3204
Project Risk Management |
PF4202
Safety, Health and Environmental
Management |
PF4204
Case Studies in PM |
|
Facilities Management |
|
|
PF2301
Development Technology and Management
|
|
|
PF3301
Maintainability of Facilities |
PF4301
Strategic Facilities Management
|
PF4303
Case Studies in FM |
|
|
|
PF2302
Construction Technology |
PF2303
Materials Technology |
PF3302
Energy Management |
PF3303
Intelligent Facilities |
PF4302
Protective Buildings |
PF4304
Total Building Performance |
|
General Education Modules (GEM) – 8 MCs
Singapore Studies Module (SS) – 4 MCs
Breadth (Elective modules outside SDE) –
8 MCs
Unrestricted Electives (within/outside
SDE) (UE) – 20 MCs |
Students on the B.Sc. (Project and Facilities
Management) programme can enrol in the University Scholars Programme (USP).
Details on application and updates on the USP can be found at :
http://www.usp.nus.edu.sg
Students who have not passed or been exempted from
the Qualifying English Test at the time of admission to the University
must take an additional module, BE1000 English, in the first semester of
the First Level of Study.
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Length of Degree Programme
The programme is designed to allow students to
progress at their own pace. Students who are able to progress at a
faster pace can complete the programme in three-and-a-half years if they
take additional foundation modules in semester two of their Second and
Third Levels. Those doing the programme at a regular pace should
complete it in four years.
Assessment and Examination
Students are assessed on a mixture of class work and
end-of-semester examinations for each module they had registered for in
the semester. Continuous Assessment (CA) may be in the form of essays,
laboratory work, projects, reports, or tests. Students’ performance
during tutorials may be assessed as part of the CA.
Students who fail in a foundation module have to
retake the foundation module the following year. For a retaken module,
students have to attend lectures and tutorials and complete assignments
and examinations. A new CA grade has to be obtained.
Students who fail a non-foundation module may either
replace it with a new module or retake the failed module the following
year. There is no limit to the number of times a student may retake the
same non-foundation module.
Students who have passed any module are not allowed
to retake the module to improve their grades.
Progression of Students
Please see the table below:
|
Minimum MCs (in
general) for promotion to the next level |
PFM1 -> PFM2
[>=40 MC]
PFM2 -> PFM3
[>=80 MC]
PFM3 -> PFM4
[>=120 MC] |
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Graduation Requirements for four-year B.Sc.
(Project and Facilities Mgt) (Hons.) Programme
Students have to take all foundation modules offered
in the semester to which they have progressed, provided they have passed
the relevant prerequisites. In addition, they may take modules to
satisfy University and other requirements.
To graduate, a student
must obtain a minimum of 160 MCs in accordance with the requirements shown in
Table 1. ‘Fulfilling’ Modular Credits means reading and passing the
modules which carry the Modular Credits.
Advanced Placement Credits
Polytechnic diploma holders admitted to the programme
will be granted advanced placement credits from relevant modules for up
to a maximum of 40 MCs.
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The Department of Real Estate offers a full-time
B.Sc. (Real Estate) undergraduate programme. This is a professional
honours degree programme to be completed in four years by students
proceeding at a normal pace. The programme is fully recognised by
renowned local and foreign professional institutions.
1st year students can opt to do one freshman seminar
module as an unrestricted elective module. Currently, the department
offers two freshman seminar modules FSD1203 (Real Estate Policy
Issues) and FSD1204 (Urban Conservation and Sustainable Development)
Recognition by Professional Bodies
The B.Sc. (Real Estate) degree is accredited by
the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, UK, and the Singapore
Institute of Surveyors and Valuers. Graduates of the B.Sc. (Real
Estate) programme are exempted from all the examinations required
for professional membership of these institutions.
Career Opportunities
Students in this programme should be interested
in the built environment covering issues from planning, development,
management, and the social, economic, political to technical facets
of the built environment. In Singapore, career opportunities for
Real Estate graduates are found in both public and private sectors.
Graduates are employed in the fields of real estate fund management
(including REITs), real estate development and investment, urban
planning, property valuation and corporate real estate management.
Curriculum Structure of the B.Sc. (Real
Estate) (Hons.) Programme
|
No. |
Modules |
MCs |
|
1 |
University Requirements |
20 |
|
a
|
General
Education (GE)
1 from
Group A: Science & Technology
1 from
Group B: Humanities & Social Sciences |
8
|
|
b |
Singapore Studies (SS) |
4 |
|
c |
Breadth |
8 |
|
2 |
Programme Requirements |
120 |
|
2.1 |
School Requirements |
|
|
a |
HR3003 Management and Human Relations
|
4 |
|
b |
ES2007D Professional Communication |
4 |
|
2.2 |
Major Requirements |
|
|
a |
Essential modules taught by the
Department of Real Estate |
76 |
|
b |
Essential modules taught by other
Departments |
16 |
|
c |
Restricted Elective Module |
20 |
|
3 |
UNRESTRICTED
ELECTIVES (UE) |
20 |
|
|
Total |
160 |
Programme Structure
The programme is structured into three core areas
of study as listed below.
Core Areas
Real Estate Finance and Investment:
-
Economic and financial theories
-
Real estate investment and financing decisions
-
International real estate
Real Estate Development and Management:
-
Dynamics of the property development process
-
Real estate valuation
-
Real estate law
Urban Policy and Urban Planning:
-
Planning theories and techniques
-
Public policies and real estate markets
-
Regional real estate sectoral markets
B.Sc. (Real Estate) Programme Structure
|
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Level 4 |
|
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
Sem 1 |
Sem 2 |
|
ST1131
Introduction to Statistics |
EC1301
Principles of Economics |
ES2007D
Professional
Communication |
RE2803
Principles of Valuation
(Pre req: EC1301) |
HR3003
Management and Human Relations |
RE3803
Real Estate Practice and Ethics
(Pre req: RE2801, RE3801, RE3802)
|
RE4801
Public Policy and Real Estate Markets
(Pre req: RE2801, RE2802, RE3801) |
Restricted/ Unrestricted Elective
|
|
PF1102
Visualisation in
Design and Technology |
RE1804
Fundamentals of
Real Estate Finance |
SC1101E
Making Sense of Society
|
RE2804
Real Estate Finance
(Pre req: RE1801, RE1804) |
RE3801
Real Estate Market Analysis
(Pre req: RE2802, RE2804) |
RE3804
Research
Methodology |
RE4802
Real Estate
Development
(Pre req: RE1803) |
Restricted/ Unrestricted Elective
|
|
RE1801
Foundations of Real Estate Business
|
RE1805
Real Estate Management |
RE2801
Urban Planning
(Pre req: RE1803)
|
RE2805
Real Estate Marketing and Negotiation
|
RE3802
Real Estate
Investment
(Pre req: RE2804)
|
RE3805
Advanced Real Estate Valuation
|
RE4803
Dissertation (8MCs) |
|
Restricted/ Unrestricted Elective (4MCs) |
RE4804 Real Estate Case Study (4MCs) |
|
RE1802
Real Estate Law
|
ULR1 |
RE2802
Real Estate Economics
(Pre req: EC1301) |
Restricted/ Unrestricted Elective
|
Restricted/ Unrestricted Elective
|
Restricted/ Unrestricted Elective |
Restricted/ Unrestricted Elective
|
Restricted/ Unrestricted Elective
|
|
RE1803
Urban Land Use and Development |
ULR2
|
ULR3
|
ULR4
|
ULR5
|
Restricted/ Unrestricted Elective |
Restricted/ Unrestricted Elective |
Restricted/ Unrestricted Elective |
|
General Education Modules (GEM) – 8 MCs
Singapore Studies Module (SS) – 4 MCs
Breadth (Elective modules outside SDE) – 8
MCs
Unrestricted Electives (within/outside SDE) (UE)
– 20 MCs |
Note 1: Students in the Fast Track Scheme
will take an additional module in Semester 2 of Level 2, Semester 1 & 2
of Level 3, and Semester 1 of Level 4 to satisfy the requirements on the
Restricted/Unrestricted modules.
Note 2: Fast track students will start
their dissertation research at the end of Semester 1 of Level 3 and
complete the dissertation in Semester 1 of Level 4.
Students who have not
passed the Qualifying English Test at the time of admission to the
University must take an additional module in English in Level One.
Students who are exempted from the Qualifying English Test need not do
an additional module in English.
Real Estate Restricted/Unrestricted Electives
|
List of
Restricted/Unrestricted Electives |
|
#RE2901
GIS for Real Estate [UE] |
|
*RE2902
Quantitative Methods in Real Estate [RE] (Pre req: ST1131) |
|
#RE2903
Asset and Facility Management [RE] |
|
Real Estate Development and Management
Track |
Real Estate Finance and Investment Track |
Urban Policy and
Urban Planning Track |
|
*RE3901
Behavioural Studies in Real Estate [UE]
|
#RE3902
Real Estate Finance Law [RE]
(Pre req: RE1802) |
#RE3903
Environmental Issues in Real Estate [UE]
|
|
*RE3904
Real Estate Development Law [RE]
(Pre req: RE1803, RE2801) |
#RE4902
International Real Estate Investment [RE] |
*RE4903
Housing Markets and Housing Policies [UE] |
|
#RE4901
Investment and Development Appraisal [RE]
(Pre req: RE2802, RE3804, RE3805) |
*RE4905
Real Estate and Capital Markets [RE]
(Pre req: RE3802) |
#RE4906
Topics in Urban Planning [RE]
(Pre req: RE1805, RE2801) |
|
#RE4904
Regional Real Estate Sectoral Markets [RE]
(Pre req: RE3801) |
*RE4907
International Real Estate Analysis [UE]
|
*RE4908
Advanced Planning Theories and Techniques [RE]
(Pre req: RE1803, RE2801) |
|
*RE4909
Topics in Real Estate [RE] /
*RE4910
Real Estate Internship Programme [RE]
(Pre req: RE2801, RE3801, RE3802) / (Pre req:
RE3801, RE3802, RE3803, RE3805) |
* Electives offered in Semester 1
#
Electives offered in Semester 2
[RE] Restricted Electives
[UE] Unrestricted Electives
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Student Workload
In any one semester, students are not allowed to take
more than 8 examination papers (excluding English), whether essential,
elective, Singapore Studies Module or GE modules.
Length of Degree Programme
The programme is designed to allow students to
progress at their own pace. Students doing the programme at a regular
pace should complete it in four years. Students who are able to progress
at a faster pace (i.e., the Fast Track Scheme) can complete the
programme in three-and-a-half years if they take additional essential
modules in each of the four semesters in their Second and Third Levels.
Students must obtain a minimum cumulative average
point (CAP) of 4.0 after completing Level 2 Semester 1 of study to be
considered for placement on the Fast Track Scheme. These students must
continue to maintain a minimum CAP of 4.0 in each subsequent semester of
study. The additional essential modules which they will take, in
addition to the prescribed essential modules for the level of study, are
indicated in the programme curriculum.
Progression of Students
Please see the table below:
|
Minimum MCs (in
general) for promotion to the next level |
RST1 -> RST2 [>=40 MC]
RST2 -> RST3 [>=80 MC]
RST3 -> RST4 [>=120 MC] |
Graduation Requirements for four-year
B.Sc.
(Real Estate) (Hons.) Programme
Students have to take all essential modules offered
in the semester to which they have progressed, provided they have passed
the relevant prerequisites. In addition, they may take modules to
satisfy University and other requirements. To graduate, a student must
obtain a minimum of 160 MCs.
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