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I'm from the UK and want to study architecture at NUS. I checked the website but I still don't understand, what grades do I need to get in?

For A level I want to take maths, FM, art and French.
Original post by alycia1
I'm from the UK and want to study architecture at NUS. I checked the website but I still don't understand, what grades do I need to get in?

For A level I want to take maths, FM, art and French.


Are you a Singaporean citizen or a permanent resident? Fees are very high for international students.

They require H1 pass in Maths, Physics, or Chemistry. These refer to Singapore A Levels and for most subjects, their A Levels have H1/H2/H3 difficulty levels. H2 is considered the "typical" level.

They have stated their expectations to be: 90th percentile: AAA/A and 10th percentile: ABB/B. Singaporean students take 4 subjects (in addition to some compulsory subjects), three at H2 and one at H1. So ABB/B means ABB for the three H2's and B for the H1 subject.

Singapore A Levels are known to be more difficult than UK A Levels.
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Original post by Anonymous
Are you a Singaporean citizen or a permanent resident? Fees are very high for international students.

They require H1 pass in Maths, Physics, or Chemistry. These refer to Singapore A Levels and for most subjects, their A Levels have H1/H2/H3 difficulty levels. H2 is considered the "typical" level.

They have stated their expectations to be: 90th percentile: AAA/A and 10th percentile: ABB/B. Singaporean students take 4 subjects (in addition to some compulsory subjects), three at H2 and one at H1. So ABB/B means ABB for the three H2's and B for the H1 subject.

Singapore A Levels are known to be more difficult than UK A Levels.


No I was just thinking of going as an international student (it's just an idea I'm still yr10 so idrk). Would I basically have no chance if I take UK A levels?
Original post by alycia1
I'm from the UK and want to study architecture at NUS. I checked the website but I still don't understand, what grades do I need to get in?

For A level I want to take maths, FM, art and French.


You need to be aware that if you study architecture outside of the UK, you won't be allowed to register and work in the UK as an architect unless you take the Architect Registration's Board Examination for Equivalence:


https://arb.org.uk/architect-information/applying-for-registration-for-the-first-time/i-hold-overseas-non-recognised-uk-qualifications/

This is a good place to start your research if you are considering architecture:

https://arb.org.uk/student-information/student-handbook/
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Original post by alycia1
No I was just thinking of going as an international student (it's just an idea I'm still yr10 so idrk). Would I basically have no chance if I take UK A levels?

They do take international students. It depends on how popular the subject is with the local population. UK A Levels are considered to be an equivalent qualification to the Singapore A Levels even though in practice the Singapore ones are more difficult. I think you should try to apply if you are really interested in studying in Singapore. For architecture, there is an aptitude test and an interview.
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Original post by Anonymous
They do take international students. It depends on how popular the subject is with the local population. UK A Levels are considered to be an equivalent qualification to the Singapore A Levels even though in practice the Singapore ones are more difficult. I think you should try to apply if you are really interested in studying in Singapore. For architecture, there is an aptitude test and an interview.


Do you know what the aptitude test is about, like is it a written essay like it is in Cambridge? I can't find it on their website.
Reply 6
Hey,
Im also trying to study in NUS singapore and in yr 11 right now in the uk somewhere in london and i was just wondering if u were still trying to get into NUS

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