School of Design and Environment
Research Programmes
Degrees Offered
The research programmes offered in the School of Design and Environment are as follows:
- Master of Arts (Architecture)
- Master of Arts (Industrial Design)
- Master of Science (Building)
- Master of Science (Real Estate and Urban Economics)
- Doctor of Philosophy
Curriculum Structure & Degree Requirements
Master’s Degree by Research
- Minimum CAP of 3.00 for all four modules (or 16 modular credits equivalent) taken under coursework requirements
- “Satisfactory” grade in graduate seminar module
- Satisfactory Grade of “C” or better in English Language Course (Intermediate Level), if the student is required to take the graduate English Language Course
- Pass in Master’s thesis
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Minimum CAP of 3.50 for all six modules (or 24 modular credits equivalent) taken under coursework requirements
- “Satisfactory” grade in doctoral seminar module
- Satisfactory Grade of “C” or better in English Language Course (Advanced Level), if the student is required to take the graduate English Language Course
- Pass in Qualifying Examination (includes a Comprehensive Written Examination and a closed door oral defence)
- Pass in PhD Thesis and Oral Examination
Financial Assistance & Scholarships
For Financial Assistance & Scholarships, please visit https://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/prospective-students/graduate
Academic Awards
Medals and book prizes are awarded only once in the academic year, after the Semester 2 Examination. In all instances, a prize-winner must be of sufficient merit. He/She must have passed all modules attempted and must be a good overall student. No award will be made unless there is a candidate of sufficient merit.
For a full list of the medals and prizes for SDE students, please visit https://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/academic-information-policies/graduate/education-at-nus/medals-and-prizes-(university-level)