Graduate Diploma
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Our Graduate Diploma programme is suitable for those seeking a lighter curriculum that offers the essential courses on contemporary Southeast Asia, whilst enabling students to focus on themes and countries of particular interest to them.
Thus, our programme will suit professionals who wish to develop their knowledge of the region and to upgrade their cross-cultural skills in order to advance their career. A Graduate Diploma in Contemporary Southeast Asia will add regional expertise and international networks to their professional portfolio.
With our flexible study option, students can subsequently seek admission to the MA coursework degree programme and augment the courses earned in the Graduate Diploma programme with additional courses to fulfil the MA coursework degree requirements.
Degree |
Graduate Diploma (Contemporary Southeast Asia) |
Start of Programme |
August |
Language of Instruction |
English |
Location |
Singapore (on-campus study option only) |
Mode of Teaching |
3-hour seminar-style classÂ
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Mode of Study |
Full-Time or Part-TimeÂ
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Duration of Degree |
Full-TimeÂ
Part-Time
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Coursework Requirements |
Complete and pass 24 units which include:Â Two (2) core courses:
One (1) course from the following thematic specialisations:
Two (2) country studies courses One (1) other elective (may include a combination of special topics courses) |
English Language Requirement |
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Workload per Semester |
Full-TimeÂ
Part-Time
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Graduation Requirements |
To obtain a Graduate Diploma in Contemporary Southeast Asia, students must meet the following requirements:Â
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Tuition Fee for August 2024 Intake |
S$25,669.50 (inclusive of GST)Â
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Application Fee from August 2025 Intake onwards |
S$60 (inclusive of GST)Â
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Acceptance Fee for August 2024 Intake |
S$3,270 (inclusive of GST)Â
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Miscellaneous Student Fees |
As published by NUS Registrar’s OfficeÂ
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Admission Requirements
Candidates seeking admission to the Graduate Diploma in Contemporary Southeast Asia programme should possess the following minimum requirements:
Academic |
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English Language Proficiency |
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Other |
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an admission interview (through video conferencing for overseas applicants). |
In general, selection for admission to the programme is based on the following criteria: intellection distinction, professional merit and other relevant information supplied. Meeting the above minimum requirements does not imply automatic acceptance into the programme.
Application Information
Applications for admission must be submitted online. There is one application period for each academic year.
Intake |
Application Period |
Semester 1 |
1 October (in the year preceding the intake) to 15 January |
For more information on the application process and the supporting documents required, please refer to the Faculty website.
Interview Session
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed in batches throughout the application period. Each applicant will only have one round of interview.
Interview Rounds |
Dates for August 2025 Intake |
Round 1 |
Week of 4 November 2024 |
Round 2 |
Week of 2 December 2024 |
Round 3 |
Week of 20 January 2025 |
Round 4 |
Week of 3 February 2025 |
CONTACT
For enquiries on the Graduate Diploma, please email fasbox58@nus.edu.sg
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Students need to complete two core courses, one thematic course, two country studies courses, and one elective course (which may comprise a combination of special topics courses) to reach 24 units. Graduate Diploma students would not be required to complete a thesis.
Course Code |
Course Title |
Core Courses |
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SEA5101 |
History, Politics and Economics of Modern Southeast Asia |
SEA5102 |
Societies and Cultures of Southeast Asia |
Thematic Courses |
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Environment and Sustainability |
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SEA5201 |
Politics of Environment in Southeast Asia |
SEA5202 |
Southeast Asia by Sea |
SEA5203 |
Natural Disasters in Southeast Asia |
Heritage, Arts and Culture |
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SEA5211 |
Landscapes of Southeast Asia |
SEA5212 |
Arts in Southeast Asia |
SEA5213 |
Food History of Southeast Asia |
SEA5214 |
Cultural Resource Management in Southeast Asia |
Regional Futures |
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SEA5221 |
Revolt and Revolution in Southeast Asia |
SEA5222 |
Technopolitics in Southeast Asia |
SEA5223 |
Southeast Asia and Regionalism |
SEA5224 |
Political Economy of Southeast Asia |
Country Studies Courses |
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SEA5231 |
Mainland Southeast Asia |
SEA5232 |
Thailand |
SEA5233 |
Indonesia |
SEA5234 |
Philippines |
SEA5235 |
Malaysia |
SEA5236 |
Myanmar |
SEA5237 |
Vietnam |
SEA5238 |
Singapore |
Elective Courses |
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SEA5301 |
Masterclass |
SEA5302 |
Field Trip |
SEA5303 |
Workshop |
SEA5660 |
Independent Study |
SEA5880 |
Topics in Southeast Asian Studies |
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