• An NUS Honours degree (Merit/Second Class and above) or equivalent (e.g. a four-year Bachelor's degree with at least an average grade of B or equivalent) in a relevant discipline; or
• In exceptional cases, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with at least two years of relevant work experience, subject to approval by the Faculty and Board of Graduate Studies, on a case-by-case basis.

• Candidates whose native tongue and medium of undergraduate instruction is not English must submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores as evidence of their proficiency in the English language
• A minimum TOEFL score of 85 (with a minimum of 22 for the writing section) is required for the internet-based test
• A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 in all sections and overall score is required
• TOEFL or IELTS scores are only valid for two years from the test date and the validity should not expire before the beginning of the application period for the programme
• The Educational Testing Service (ETS) has indicated that score reports are valid only if our University receives them directly from ETS

• International students on student visa must be enrolled for full-time study
• Admission as a part-time student is at the discretion of the Department

• Students must spend at least 6 months in Singapore during their candidature
• Periods of study leave and overseas fieldwork do not count towards residency requirement

• One (1) compulsory course: SN6770 Graduate Research Seminar
• Three (3) elective courses, which may include:
  • A maximum of two (2) Independent Study courses - SN5660 and/or SN6660
  • A maximum of one (1) Level 4000 course

Note: Students should discuss with their thesis advisors on the relevant courses they need to take.

• Students may be required to take the Diagnostic English Test (DET) to determine their English proficiency (selected students will be notified in their offer of admission letter)
• Depending on their DET results, students may be required to take Graduate English Course(s) or be exempted from taking the course(s) altogether
• Students who are required to take the Graduate English Course(s) must obtain at least grade 'C' in the course(s) at intermediate level
• Graduate English Course(s) are not counted towards the 16 units required for the coursework requirements

• Students must complete and submit a thesis within the maximum period of candidature
• A MA thesis should not exceed 30,000 words (including footnotes but excluding appendices, bibliography, maps, charts, statistical tables, graphs, illustrations, etc.)

• Completed and passed four (4) courses (refer to coursework requirements above);
• Obtained a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 for the relevant courses;
• Passed the MA Thesis;
• Where applicable, obtained at least grade 'C' in Graduate English Course(s); and
• Other departmental requirements, if any.