STRUCTURE
INTERNSHIP
MAArC programme offers the opportunity to
MA in Architectural Conservation (MAArC)
ESSENTIAL COURSES
focuses on the various demands and expertise
The critical analysis of the contemporary
engage students with local and international
of the profession: policy and management,
discourses on heritage conservation and
practices, gaining practical and research
design in the historic urban context, and
management that are directly related to the
experience in heritage conservation by
IS AN ADVANCED PROGRAMME THAT OFFERS A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE
materials and technology linking them directly
climate crisis, social justice, economic
working as an intern in a private company or
ON DIVERSE ASIAN CULTURES BY PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH
to multiple aspects of heritage conservation in
viability, cultural authenticity, and
public organisation in Singapore and the
Asian cities. A student will have an opportunity
environmental sustainability, especially in
region. This practical experience can also be
to choose courses as per their interest.
Asia, occupies the central theme in the
validated as a part of the elective course,
curriculum. Essential courses include:
Internship (AC5014).
COMPREHENSIVE KNOWLEDGE AND ESSENTIAL HANDS-ON TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE TO DEVELOP SKILLS FOR A RANGE OF CAREERS
To qualify for the MA in Architectural
IN HISTORIC BUILDINGS CONSERVATION AND RELATED FIELDS.
N US-A S E A N FIELD S C H O O L, SIN G A P O R E
THE PROGRAMME
Conservation (MAArC) degree, a candidate
The architectural conservation graduate program at NUS offers comprehensive education and training in conservation theory, practice, and research, providing students with critical essential skill sets such as conservation science and technology, architectural documentation and recording, conservation planning and management, heritage interpretation and communication,
(AC5002), Conservation of Twentieth-Century
placements to date:
to be eligible for a Graduate Diploma (GradDip)
Buildings (AC5011), Architectural Heritage
∙ Archaeological Survey of India, India
in Architectural Conservation, a student must
Management (AC5004), Historic Buildings
∙ Aurecon Singapore Pte. Ltd.
successfully earn 24 units. To qualify to be
Survey and Recording (AC5010), and
∙ Bautec Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
eligible for a Graduate Certificate (GradCert)
Dissertation (AC5007).
∙ Elements Materials Technology
in Architectural Conservation, a student must successfully earn 8 units. GradDip and
ESSENTIAL COURSES
are undergoing profound transformations due to rapid urbanisation and migration. What is at
SEM
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CONSERVATION APPROACHES & PHILOSOPHIES
1
4
AC5004
ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT
2
4
AC5007
DISSERTATION
2
4
Many MAArC alumni may return to their core
AC5010
HISTORIC BUILDINGS SURVEY & RECORDING
2
4
neighbourhoods, impacting people’s lives,
professionals. A degree from one of the
AC5011
CONSERVATION OF C20TH BUILDINGS
1
4
work, and the preservation of urban fabric.
world’s premier universities, NUS, enhances
To address these challenges, our educational
their standing and marketability; the MAArC
approach equips students with historical
experience provides an improved capability to
insights, intellectual skills, and practical
broaden their perspective regarding emerging
abilities for conservation projects of
trends and persistent heritage issues in Asia.
various sizes and contexts. We emphasise
With the critical skills and knowledge gained
the importance of interdisciplinary
through the programme, they are well-placed
collaboration, as heritage management
to excel in the region’s heritage conservation
necessitates cooperation across professions
or related sectors.
and stakeholders. This prepares our
Some graduates may join government
students to care for cultural values and
agencies, private organisations, research
historic fabric, recognising that solving
institutes, institutes of higher learning, or
complex urban heritage challenges requires
specialist consulting firms. Others may
a multifaceted approach.
continue to pursue doctoral studies.
For more information on the programme, visit www.cde.nus.edu.sg/arch/ programmes/master-of-arts-inarchitectural-conservation
ELECTIVE COURSES AC5001
AC5008
ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY OF SINGAPORE DESIGN FOR CONSERVATION
SEM 1
2
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8
∙ Liu & Wo Architects
broader knowledge gained from the essential
∙ MAEK Consulting Pte. Ltd.
courses while accommodating the diversity of
∙ National Heritage Board
students’ interests and the evolving
∙ NUS-ArClab
architectural and heritage conservation field.
∙ NUS Museum
By expanding the range of courses available
∙ NUS-TTCLC, Malaysia
and providing more flexibility in course
∙ RAMBOLL
choices, students can integrate their
∙ Revival Heritage Consultants Ltd,
knowledge across various architectural
Hong Kong
conservation areas. The elective courses
∙ Singapore Heritage Society
include: Architectural History of Singapore
∙ Songkhla Heritage Trust, Thailand
(AC5001), Practical Building Conservation
∙ Studio Lapis
Skills (AC5012), Internship (AC5014), Design for
∙ Takenaka Corporation
Conservation (AC5008), Design for Adaptive
∙ The Bendahari, Malaysia
Reuse (AC5009) and other graduate-level
∙ UNESCO Bangkok, Thailand
courses offered in the Department of
∙ Urban Redevelopment Authority
Architecture and the College of Design and
∙ York Minster Centre of Excellence
Engineering. Students with a first degree in
for Heritage Craft Skills
architecture are encouraged to take the
& Estate Management, UK
Admission for the Master of Arts (MAArC) and Graduate Diploma (GradDip) in Architectural Conservation courses is every August. Admission for Graduate Certificate (GradCert) is twice yearly – January and August.
DESIGN FOR ADAPTIVE REUSE
AC5012
PRACTICAL BUILDING CONSERVATION SKILLS
1
4
AC5014
INTERNSHIP
1&2
4
AC5015
HERITAGE INTERPRETATION & MATERIAL CULTURE
1
4
1&2
4
COURSES OFFERED WITHIN DOA/CDE, AS ADVISED BY DOA
1
8
SCHOLARSHIPS
RESEARCH CENTRES
Scholarship allows individuals to
(ArClab) at Neil Rd in Singapore is part of the
MASTER OF ARTS IN ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION (MAArC)
pursue full-time postgraduate studies.
Department of Architecture. With a focus on
www.nhb.gov.sg/who-we-are/join-us/scholarship
developing innovative techniques to advance
CANDIDATURE FOR MAArC
PART-TIME
related to the built environment, such as heritage management, tourism studies or qualifications as may be approved by NUS.
MIN. 1 YR MAX. 2 YRS
40
MIN. 2 YRS MAX. 4 YRS
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION (GradDip) CANDIDATURE FOR GradDip
FULL-TIME PART-TIME
professional scenarios. As part of this
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
experience, an annual overseas study for
Applicants whose first language is not
students is organised to infuse the ability to
English must demonstrate their language
understand, analyse critically, and manage
proficiency through TOEFL/IELTS test scores.
heritage sensitively and reasonably in Asian
Applicants may be waived from this
contexts. With input from local government
requirement if they completed their degree
agencies and conservation authorities,
programme taught entirely in English in
private conservation professionals, and
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equivalent from a reputed university in an area
experience by exposing students to real and
an English-speaking country.
academic institutions, this study trip provides an in-depth understanding of built heritage
To meet the English requirement for our
conservation efforts for the sustainable
programmes, the minimum score expected is:
development of the historic environment.
∙ IELTS (Academic), minimum 6.5
design studio courses (AC5008) and (AC5009)
FULL-TIME
The National Heritage Board (NHB)
have a bachelor’s degree with honours or
UNITS
MIN. 1 YR MAX. 2 YRS
24
MIN. 2 YRS MAX. 3 YRS
∙ TOEFL iBT, minimum score of 92
CANDIDATURE FOR GradCert
UNITS
MAX. 1 YR
8
T H E G R A D UATIO N R EQ UIR EM EN T FO R Gr a d Dip IS MINIM U M G PA O F 2.50 A N D M A Ar C IS MINIM U M G PA O F 3.00.
in Heritage Studies is given to deserving
research for broader conservation issues,
students pursuing the Master of Arts in
the ArClab enables cutting-edge
Architectural Conservation (MAArC)
cross-disciplinary research and collaboration
program offered by the Department of
across digital conservation technology,
Architecture, NUS.
material sciences, and building aesthetics.
www.cde.nus.edu.sg/arch/research/ tun-tan-cheng-lock-centre/donor-and-scholarship
The ArClab provides students with various
The Tun Dato Sir Cheng-Lock Tan MA
and International Relations, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, History, Geography, Archaeology/Archaeological Science and other relevant subjects, including Architectural Conservation. www.iseas.edu.sg/about-us/opportunities/scholarships
FOR AUGUST 2024 INTAKE
Conservation (MAArC): ∙ Graduate Diploma in Architectural Conservation (GradDip):
deadline will be considered.
S$29,430 ∙ Graduate Certificate in Architectural Conservation (GradCert): S$9,810 Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents candidates will enjoy a 10% fee rebate as set by NUS policy. This rebate increases to 15% if the candidate is a NUS alumni. International candidates who are NUS alumni will enjoy a fee rebate of 15%. * T H E P R O G R A M M E FEES IS R E VIE W ED A N D A DJ US T ED PERIO DIC A LLY TO R EFLEC T T H E A PP R OXIM AT E C OS T O F P R OVIDIN G ED U C ATIO N TO S T U D EN TS.
For more information on programme fee, visit www.cde.nus.edu.sg/arch/ programmes/master-of-arts-in-architecturalconservation/programme-fee
equipment and hands-on conservation and research facilities in a conserved building. www.arclabnus.com
The Tun Tan Cheng Lock Centre for Asian Architectural and Urban Heritage (TTCLC) in Malacca, Malaysia, is a unique resource of the Department of Architecture. It is tasked to advance the area of excellence in studying historical architecture and urban environments of Asia, using Malacca, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Centre’s activities encompass hands-on
PROGRAMME FEE*
the two years leading up to the application
For more information on admission requirements, visit www.cde.nus.edu.sg/ graduate/graduate-programmes-by-course work/admission-requirement
historic fabric, creative design, and policy
in Southeast Asian Studies, Political Science
S$49,050 For IELTS/TOEFL, only scores obtained in
the documentation and conservation of the
opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION (GradCert)
The Architectural Conservation Laboratory
The Tun Tan Cheng Lock Scholarship
Scholarship supports local students with the
∙ Master of Arts in Architectural
overall band score
as their electives. AC5009
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Prospective students, in general, should
T U N TA N C H EN G LO C K C EN T R E FO R A SIA N A R C HIT EC T U R A L A N D U R B A N H ERITAG E, M A L ACC A
disciplines as heritage conservation-trained
Elective courses will further deepen the
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
architecture, urban planning, urban design,
The MAArC programme enhances the learning
A R C HIT EC T U R A L C O NS ERVATIO N L A B O R ATO RY, SIN G A P O R E
and the irreversible change of inner-city
∙ KNTA Architects
OVERSEAS STUDY TRIP
OV ERS E A S S T U DY T RIP TO K YOTO, JA PA N
stake is the potential loss of cultural heritage
CAREER PERSPECTIVES
∙ Fivefootway Consultants ELECTIVE COURSES
GradCert are stackable for the MAArC degree.
research and critical thinking, and networking Historic Asian cities, cradles of civilisation,
Organisations willing to offer/offered
must successfully attain 40 units. To qualify
AC5002
opportunities with the conservation industry.
Conservation Approaches and Philosophies
OV ERS E A S S T U DY T RIP TO B O R O B U D U R, IN D O N ESIA
MASTER OF ARTS IN ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION (MAArC)
FINANCIAL AID
field training and educational initiatives through field trips while serving as a hub for
The NUS Student Work Scheme (NSWS)
conservation-related events, exhibitions,
aims to encourage NUS students to be
and heritage training.
self-reliant and gain working experience on
www.cde.nus.edu.sg/arch/research/tun-tancheng-lock-centre
campus. The details of available jobs are posted in the NSWS Central Resource Portal, where NUS departments advertise for student helpers. www.nus.edu.sg/cfg/students/jobs-internships/nsws
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