The research degree provides training in a particular subject area through independent investigation, study and experimental work, culminating in the submission of a thesis on the research undertaken. A supervisor or supervisors will be appointed for each candidate. Candidates are required to attend appropriate lectures and sit for written examinations.
Program Structure:
Coursework Requirement
4 modules
Optional:
1 Level 5000/6000 module from another department/faculty
Expected August 2022
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
The Shaw Foundation Building, Block AS7, Level 5,
5 Arts Link,
117570, Singapore
Students intending to read Master of Arts (Research Programme) must fulfil any of the following:
An NUS Honours degree (Second Class and above) or equivalent (e.g., a four-year Bachelors degree with at least an average grade of B or equivalent) in the subject.
English Language Requirements: Minimum TOEFL score is required: 85 for the internet-based test (with a minimum score of 22 for the writing section); or 580 for the paper-based test; or 237 for the computer-based test; IELTS result of 6.0 is required.