Introduction
This is the final year of the architecture course following a four-year undergraduate programmme
in architecture. Graduates of this course will have a prerequisite degree for professional
registration in Singapore.
Candidates require (1) a BA (Arch) Hons RIBA accredited degree or (2) 4 years of Architectural
training, of which the first 3 years is from a RIBA Part 1 validated course and the 4th year to be
from a year of study in a RIBA Part 2 course equivalent to the 4th year of NUS BA (Arch)
programme.
Subject to portfolio review (and interview if necessary), candidates with a RIBA Part 1 accredited
degrees can be considered for admission to a preparatory course similar to Level 4 of the BA
(Arch) programme. Students need to complete this preparatory course before they are allowed to
proceed to the M.Arch.
Applicants holding a non RIBA Part 1 accredited degree or qualification must provide proof of
accreditation by a National Accreditation Board or the Board of Architects of the country of origin
subjected to approval by the Board of Graduate Studies.
Candidates who meet the relevant requisites would also be considered for entry to the M.Arch
programme with specialization in Urban Design or Design Technology and Management.
Programme Objectives
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. It hopes to achieve this with a team of international
academics and practitioners.
1) To develop intellectual and critical thinking skills in and around the field of architecture.
2) To develop rigour in the discipline of architectural design and the ability to integrate the
many aspects - theoretical and practical – in the design process.
3) To develop ability in scholarly research.
4) To further the concept of tropical environment architecture.
Design is the central core discipline. It is complemented by other courses that focus on the
technological, ethical, and professional and management aspects of architecture. Design
constitutes approximately two thirds of the M.Arch course content. The design programmes
offered in the M.Arch programme are generally more complex in nature. Students are expected
to demonstrate rigour in their approach towards designs. The final schemes should not merely
demonstrate competence but also draw in other ethical and cultural issues with which the
schemes are engaged.
Graduation Requirements
Successful completion of the M.Arch course requires a candidate to complete 40 MCs of a
dissertation and three essential modules. To graduate students have to fulfill the degree
requirement of:
? Minimum CAP of 3.0 &
? Minimum grade B- for AR5103
Period of Candidature
The course shall be conducted on a full-time basis lasting 1 year consisting of 2 semesters. The
maximum period of candidature is limited to four semesters.

Examination
All courses are graded. Assessment and examinations are as follows:
Studio
Students’ performance in design studios will be assessed on the basis of projects.
AR5103 Architectural Design Thesis ) 100% studio projects and continuous assessment (CA)
AR5141 Dissertation
AR5421 Architectural Practice 1
AR5422 Architectural Practice 2
During the course of study, a candidate must complete all subjects and project assignments as
prescribed in the curriculum.
Syllabus
The following Essential modules are compulsory:
Module Code Module Title Modular Credits
AR5103 Architectural Design Thesis 24
AR5141 Dissertation 8
AR5421 Architectural Practice 1 4
Core Courses
AR5422 Architectural Practice 2 4
Total Modular Credits 40
Modules Information
Workload: A-B-C-D-E (A=No. of lecture hours/wk, B=No. of tutorial hours/wk, C=No. of
lab hours/wk, D=No. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc/wk, E=No. of hours
for preparatory work by a student/week)
AR5421 Architectural Practice 1
Modular Credits: 4
Workload: 2-2-0-3-3
This module will provide students with the knowledge and understanding to enter into
architectural practice. It will enable students to understand the roles and responsibilities of the
architect in professional practice. Major topics covered are the organization of the construction
industry, office and project management, statutory requirements, cost control and contract
administration.
AR5422 Architectural Practice 2
Modular Credits: 4
Workload: 2-2-0-3-3
This module will provide students with the knowledge and understanding to enter into
architectural practice. It will enable students to understand the legal roles and responsibilities of
the architect, the branches of laws applicable to the construction industry, the Singapore
Institute of Architects and Public Sector contracts. Major topics covered are the law of
contracts, tort, property land law and copyright, duties of architects, the Singapore Institute of
Architects and Public Sector form of contracts
AR5103 Architectural Design Thesis
Modular Credits: 24
Workload: 4-4-0-22-40
Students are assigned a Thesis supervisor who will assist the student in identifying and
developing the Thesis topic. Students spend the early part of the thesis researching the topic
100% continuous assessment

and identifying key issues and design agenda. Students will then proceed to formulate an
architectural project to explore the Thesis. In the later stages of the studio, each student will
develop a comprehensive architectural design solution in response to the issues and brief
identified earlier. In this later stage of the Thesis project students are required to develop
technological and material responses to the thesis issue(s) developed earlier. The thesis
submission comprises of a report, drawings, and models.
AR5141 Dissertation
Modular Credits: 8
Workload: 0-4-0-4-12
The dissertation offers the opportunity to conduct independent research and to demonstrate
analytical and communication skills by investigating a topic of interest and of relevance to the
discipline of architecture. A topic may be chosen from one of the following subject areas:
Design Technologies; History Theory & Criticism; Urban Studies. The length of the dissertation
shall be no more than 10,000 words.

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