FAQs
COURSEWORK PROGRAMME
Coursework/taught programmes involve attendance at formal classes, seminars, laboratories and written examinations. Some programmes also require the students to complete a practicum/project. Students will be evaluated through a combination of continuous assessment and written examination. An examination will be held at the end of each semester of study.
The Faculty offers the following programmes:
- Master of Arts (Applied and Public History)
- Master of Arts (Asian and Global History)
- Master of Arts (Arts and Cultural Entrepreneurship)
- Master of Arts (Chinese Culture and Language)
- Master of Arts (Contemporary Southeast Asia)
- Master of Arts (English Language and Linguistics)
- Master of Arts (Japanese Visual Cultures)
- Master of Arts (Literary Studies)
- Master of Arts (Theatre and Performance Studies)
- Master of Communication
- Master of Economics
- Master of Psychology (Clinical)
- Master of Science (Applied Geographic Information Systems)
- Master of Science (Climate Change and Sustainability)
- Master of Social Work
- Master of Arts (History) NUS-LSE Double Degree Programme
- Graduate Diploma in Applied and Public History
- Graduate Diploma in Asian and Global History
- Graduate Diploma in Climate Change and Sustainability
- Graduate Diploma in Contemporary Southeast Asia
- Graduate Diploma in Social Work
APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION TO COURSEWORK PROGRAMMES
The admission requirements vary from programme to programme. You may obtain the information here.
No, there is no age limit.
Applicants whose native tongue and medium of university instruction is not in English should submit the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score as evidence of their proficiency in the English language. As such, only if the applicant meets both criteria, i.e. native tongue is not in English AND medium of university instruction is not in English, must they submit the TOEFL/IELTS. However, as some Departments/Programmes may be more stringent in their requirement, please check the website of the respective Department(s)/Programme(s) you are applying to or contact them directly if you are unsure.
Successful candidates may be required to take the Diagnostic English Test at our University and, where necessary, attend the Graduate English Course.
A minimum TOEFL score of 237 for the computer-based test or 85 for the internet-based test (a minimum score of 22 for the writing section is required for the internet-based test); or IELTS result of 6.0 is required. Some Departments/Programmes may set higher requirements e.g. the Master of Social Work programme requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.5.
TOEFL/IELTS score reports are only valid for two years after the test and the validity should not expire before the beginning of the application period for the relevant coursework programme.
You may communicate with the organisations conducting the respective tests. Their website addresses and telephone numbers are indicated below:
TOEFL: Educational Testing Service (ETS), USA Tel: 1-609-771-7100 or 1-877-863-3546 Website: http://www.ets.org
or contact your local United States Information Service. The Faculty's TOEFL Institution Code is 9081.
IELTS: University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate (UCLES), United Kingdom Tel: (01223) 55-3311 Website: http://www.ielts.org
or contact your local British Council.
Certain programmes may require the GRE. Please refer to the admission requirements here.
The maximum candidature period for a coursework programme ranges from twenty-four months to sixty months depending on the programme.
There is one intake per academic year for all coursework programmes – in Semester 1 (August). Only the Master of Arts (Arts and Cultural Entrepreneurship) and Master of Social Sciences (Communication) programmes have a second intake in Semester 2 (January).
Only those who are locally domiciled at the time of application are eligible for part-time study.
All coursework programmes except the Master of Psychology (Clinical) programme are available on both full-time and part-time basis. The Master of Psychology (Clinical) programme is offered only on a full-time basis.
The application periods are indicated on the website here.
Yes, you can. However, you must use separate application forms and attach separate sets of supporting documents for each coursework programme. The application fee must also be made for each application submitted. If you are successful in more than one application, you can choose to pursue only one programme.
SCHOLARSHIPS, FEES & COST OF LIVING
There is none at the moment.
Please click here for information on the tuition fees.
Please click here for information on Other Miscellaneous Student Fees.
Besides the Other Miscellaneous Student Fees, students in certain programmes may be required to pay additional fees for special student development activities.
The estimated living expenses for a single international graduate student is about S$18,000 per year, this exclude the tuition and miscellaneous student fees.
IMMIGRATION MATTERS
For international students who require an entry visa [please refer to the website of the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) for the list of countries whose nationals require an entry visa], we will help to apply for a single-journey visa cum in-principle student's pass approval on your behalf. The approval letter issued by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and your valid passport must be presented to the Duty Officer at the Immigration checkpoint upon arrival in Singapore. No deposit is required by the Immigration Office.
On your arrival in Singapore, you will be given a Social Visit Pass valid for two weeks to a month. During this period, you must come to the Graduate Studies Division of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences to complete the registration formalities. You will then be advised about your application for your Student's Pass. All international students applying for a Student's Pass of six months or more will have to undergo a medical examination. Issuance of the Student's Pass will be subject to the outcome of your medical report.
All international students applying for a Student's Pass of six months or more will have to undergo a medical examination. Issuance of the Student's Pass will be subject to the outcome of the medical report. Those who are found to have active Tuberculosis or HIV infection will not be granted the Student's Pass, and as such, will have to return to their country at their own expense. In view of this, international students may wish to undergo a similar health examination before coming to Singapore.
REGISTRATION OF COURSES
Yes. All students have to register for courses at the start of each semester.
The schedule on the Course Registration exercise will be made available on the website here about one month before the start of the new semester.
You can register for courses online via the Course Registration at Education Records System (CourseReg@EduRec). More information is available on the website here.
Yes. You may add/drop courses within the stipulated time frames as indicated in the schedule on online registration of courses.
You will not be penalised if you drop the courses during the online add/drop period. Courses dropped within the stipulated time frame will appear on the examination results slip/transcript with a "W" (Withdrawal) grade. Courses dropped after the stipulated time frame will appear on the examination results slip/transcript with an "F" (Fail) grade.
If you wish to take courses offered by another Department/Faculty, you can submit your application via the "Submit Course Requests" function in CourseReg@EduRec.
MATTERS PERTAINING TO EXAMINATION OF COURSES
No. You need not register for examinations but you will be required to participate in the online feedback exercise that will usually be conducted two weeks prior to the start of the examinations.
If you are unable to sit for an examination for valid reason(s), you should write to the Vice-Dean (Graduate Studies) through the course instructor and Head of Department/Programme. Please submit the letter before the examinations begin. If you are involved in overseas projects or reservist training, you need to submit the letters from your companies before the examinations begin.
Yes. You may submit an application for Special Consideration by the stipulated deadline through the Education Records System (EduRec). Please attach all relevant medical documents if applicable. This will be considered by the Board of Examiners (BOE) during the BOE meeting.
Appeals for review of examination results must be submitted within three days from the date of the release of examination results. A non-refundable fee of S$10 (inclusive of GST) is charged for the review of each examination paper. The Review of Examination Results is to be submitted through the Education Record System (EduRec).
GENERAL STUDENT MATTERS
Students have to apply for leave of absence through the Education Record System (EduRec), which is available via the Student Portal under Leave.
Students who apply for leave of absence after the second week of instructional period of Semester 1 or Semester 2 are required to pay fees (Tuition Fees, Student Services fee and *Health Services Fee) for that semester. If the period of leave granted is for part of a semester (i.e., the period of leave does not cover the dates of the whole semester), fees for the whole semester are payable. If you are taking leave of absence in your first semester in NUS, the Student Services Fee will still be charged. *Only applicable to Full-Time students
You are required to submit an application for withdrawal via the online Withdrawal System at NUS Education Records System.
You may apply to work part-time by completing an application form which is available via the Student Portal under Part-Time Work. Approval from your Department/Programme is required and will be on a case-by-case basis subject to the terms and conditions as stated on the application form.
CONTACT PERSONS
You may email them to FASS Coursework Enquiries.
The relevant email addresses are indicated below:
- Enquiries on Applied and Public History
- Enquiries on Asian and Global History
- Enquiries on Applied Geographic Information Systems
- Enquiries on Arts and Cultural Entrepreneurship
- Enquiries on Chinese Culture and Language
- Enquiries on Clinical Psychology
- Enquiries on Climate Change and Sustainability
- Enquiries on Contemporary Southeast Asia
- Enquiries on Communications
- Enquiries on Economics
- Enquiries on English Language and Linguistics
- Enquiries on English Literature
- Enquiries on Japanese Visual Cultures
- Enquiries on Social Work
- Enquiries on Theatre and Performance Studies