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Bachelor of Arts in Art and Education

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Singapore’s education system is internationally recognised for its excellence, and the National Institute of Education (NIE) has been at the heart of this success. For over 70 years, NIE has played a pivotal role in initial teacher preparation and continual professional development, equipping future educators with the skills, knowledge, and values needed to thrive in a dynamic educational landscape. Grounded in strong educational research, NIE prepares teachers and learners alike to adapt confidently to change and innovation. 

The Art Major is designed to develop learners’ competencies in Visual Art through a strong foundation in studio practice and critical studies. Students engage with a diverse range of visual art courses spanning 2D and 3D media, contemporary digital technologies, and art theories. Learning takes place in well-equipped, purpose-built studios, guided by accomplished artists and experts in the field. 

The programme culminates in an arts-based research project, where students develop their personal artistic voice and produce a body of work for public exhibition—preparing them to become confident, independent practitioners and reflective educators in the visual arts. 

NIE is ranked #3 in Asia and #8 globally for Education in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

NIE’s programme comprises courses on specialised subject knowledge in at least one academic discipline, education and pedagogy courses for effective teaching. 

Student teachers can gain international perspectives on education, through our International Practicum, Semester Exchange and Service and Leadership Training programmes.  

Altruistic virtues are also infused in our curriculum. For example, our student teachers can reach out and render service to the community through our Group Endeavours in Service Learning (GESL) projects. 

Prospective applicants are required to fulfil both NTU/NIE and MOE requirements. For the MOE requirements, please refer to the link below for more information. For the academic discipline requirements, please see the details outlined below. 

A pass at GCE 'A' Level in Art 
 
Or 
 
A pass in H2 level in Art 
 
Or 
 
A pass at Higher level in Art (IB Diploma) 
 
Or 
 
At least a major CAP of 2.0 for NUS High 
School Diploma in Fine Art 
 
Or 
 
Art-Related Diploma from recognised colleges 
and polytechnics 
 
Or 
 
Candidates with ‘A’ Level or H2 level or 
Higher level (IB Diploma) from any discipline with strong art portfolios will 
be considered. 
 
AND 
 
Art Focused interview is compulsory for all 
applicants. 
 
Important Note  
Meeting the minimum requirement for a specific academic subject does not guarantee the allocation of the academic subject.  

Allocation of academic subject is dependent on ranking based on student teachers’ qualifications and results (at the discretion of the departments) as well as the availability of vacancies. 

Graduands will receive a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Art and Education conferred by Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

It is a sponsored undergraduate programme by the Ministry of Education.

  • Programme length: 4 years
  • Bond length: 4 years

NIE's double major degree programme gives recognition to the rigour and depth of content knowledge that NIE undergraduates go through.

Find out more here. 
Graduates of NIE’s degree programmes are fully-qualified education professionals and graduates are expected to be in high demand within the Singapore education system and beyond. 

In addition to a double major programme, undergraduates will also complete a minor in one of these areas, depending on their teaching track:

Primary Teaching Track:

  • Primary Level Subjects (NIE)*

* Primary Level Subjects must comprise subject knowledge courses from two primary level subjects. For example, a student teacher with 2 teaching subjects (e.g., English and Mathematics) would need to have courses in both English and Mathematics included in the Minor for Primary Level Subjects (NIE).

Secondary Teaching Track:

  • Art (NIE)
  • Biology (NIE)
  • Chemistry (NIE)
  • Chinese Literature (NIE)
  • Drama (NIE)
  • English Language & Linguistics (NIE)
  • English Literature (NIE)
  • Geography (NIE)
  • History (NIE)
  • Malay Literature (NIE)
  • Mathematics & Computational Thinking (NIE)
  • Music (NIE)
  • Physics & Energy Studies (NIE)
  • Social Studies (NIE)
  • Tamil Literature & CCE (NIE)

Please note that these minors are exclusive to NIE student teachers only.

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