# Bachelor of Arts in Tamil Studies and Education

**Source**: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/admissions/undergraduate-education-admissions/undergraduate-programmes/detail/bachelor-of-arts-in-tamil-studies-and-education
**Parent**: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/admissions/undergraduate-education-admissions

As Singapore’s national institute for teacher education, NIE has for over 70 years ensured the preparation of educators grounded in disciplinary knowledge, research, and professional practice. This research-led foundation enables teachers to respond effectively to evolving educational demands locally and globally.

Aligned with this mission, the Tamil Studies major offers a wide range of courses on Tamil language, culture, history, and society. Understanding the history of the Tamil language and literature equips you to guide, support, and facilitate learning in schools. Technology-enabled lessons, presentations, and research-writing experiences further enable in-depth content mastery.

The programme aims to develop you as a Tamil linguist who understands the nexus between theory and practice, while remaining attuned to the nuances and demands of Tamil education in Singapore and around the world.

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

[### Unique Features](#unique)

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. \

[### Admission Requirements](#admission)

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 Higher Tamil or Tamil Language \
 \
Or \
 \
A pass at GCE ‘A’ H3 or H2 level Tamil Language \
 \
Or \
 \
At least a Grade B3 pass at GCE 'AO' Level in Tamil Language \
 \
Or \
 \
At least a Grade C pass at GCE ‘A’ H1 level in Tamil Language \
 \
Or \
 \
At least a Grade B4 pass at GCE 'O' Level in Higher Tamil \
 \
Or \
 \
At Least a Grade B3 pass at GCE 'O' Level in Tamil Language \
 \
Or \
 \
A pass at Higher Level Tamil (IB Diploma) or at least a grade 6 at Standard Level Tamil (IB Diploma) \
 \
Or \
 \
At least an overall CAP of 3.0 for NUS High School Diploma in Higher Tamil \
 \
Or \
 \
At least an overall CAP of 3.0 for NUS High School Diploma in Tamil \
 \
Or \
 \
At least a Grade B4 at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) in Tamil Language \
 \
Or \
 \
A pass in the Tamil Qualifying Test conducted by NIE if the above requirements are not met.

**Second Language Requirements**

Applicants who do not satisfy the requirements for second language as indicated under the entry requirements may still submit an application for admission. If selected, such applicants will be admitted to the University on a provisional basis. During their programme of study in the University, they will be required to meet the requisite minimum language requirements before they are allowed to graduate.

**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.

[### Programme Structure & Duration](#programme)

Graduands will receive a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Tamil Studies 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.

[### Curriculum](#curriculum)

Find out more [here](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/about-us/programme-offices/office-of-teacher-education-and-undergraduate-programmes/curriculum-structures/bachelor-of-arts-in-chinese---malay---tamil-studies-and-education).

[### Minors](#minors)

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.

### Related Programmes

- [NTU-NIE Teaching Scholars Programme](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/undergraduate-programme/ntu-nie-teaching-scholars-programme)
- [Bachelor of Science in an Academic Discipline and in Education](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/undergraduate-programme/bachelor-of-science-(hons)-in-double-major-academic-major-and-education-major)
- [Bachelor of Arts in Music and Education](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/undergraduate-programme/bachelor-of-arts-in-music-and-education)
- [Bachelor of Arts in Malay Studies and Education](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/undergraduate-programme/bachelor-of-arts-in-malay-studies-and-education)
- [Bachelor of Arts in Tamil Studies and Education](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/undergraduate-programme/bachelor-of-arts-in-tamil-studies-and-education)
- [Bachelor of Arts in History and Education](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/undergraduate-programme/bachelor-of-arts-in-history-and-education)
- [Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Education](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/undergraduate-programme/bachelor-of-arts-in-geography-and-education)
- [Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Education](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/undergraduate-programme/bachelor-of-arts-in-english-literature-and-education)
- [Bachelor of Arts in English Language & Linguistics and Education](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/undergraduate-programme/bachelor-of-arts-in-english-language-and-education)
- [Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies and Education](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/undergraduate-programme/bachelor-of-arts-in-chinese-studies-and-education)
- [Bachelor of Arts in Art and Education](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/undergraduate-programme/bachelor-of-arts-in-art-and-education)

Show all