Programme Requirements

Degree  Master of Arts (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 class

  • Classes are conducted in the day or evening (Monday to Friday)
  • Classes for each course are held once a week over a period of 13 weeks (excluding final examinations, if applicable)
Mode of Study  Full-Time or Part-Time

  • International students on student visa must be enrolled for full-time study
  • Students residing in Singapore may enrol for part-time study
Duration of Degree  Full-Time

  • Requires at least 1 year (2 semesters) to complete the degree
  • Maximum duration allowed: 2 years

Part-Time

  • Requires at least 2 years (4 semesters) to complete the degree
  • Maximum duration allowed: 3 years

 

Coursework Requirements  Complete and pass 40 units which include:

 Two (2) core courses:

  • SEA5101 History, Politics and Economics of Modern Southeast Asia (4 units)
  • SEA5102 Societies and Cultures of Southeast Asia (4 units)

Two (2) courses from the following thematic specialisations:

  • Environment and Sustainability
  • Heritage, Arts and Culture
  • Regional Futures

Two (2) country studies courses

Two (2) other electives (may include a combination of special topics courses)

SEA5401 Thesis (8 units) OR two (2) more electives (may include a combination of special topics courses)
English Language Requirement
  • Students may be required to take the Diagnostic English Test (DET) to determine 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 40 units required for the MA degree coursework requirements
Workload per Semester  Full-Time

  • Maximum: 24 units
  • Minimum: 12 units

Part-Time

  • Maximum: 12 units
  • Minimum: 4 units
Minimum Grade Requirements
  • Students whose Grade Point Average (GPA) falls below 3.00 (but ≥ 2.50) in any semester will be issued an academic warning
  • Students whose Grade Point Average (GPA) falls below 3.00 for 2 consecutive semesters will be placed on probation
  • Students whose Grade Point Average (GPA) falls below 3.00 for the third consecutive semester will be issued a letter of dismissal and denied re-admission
  • Students whose Grade Point Average (GPA) falls below 2.50 in any semester will be placed on probation
  • Students whose Grade Point Average (GPA) falls below 2.50 for 2 consecutive semesters will be issued a letter of dismissal
Award of Degree  A student will be recommended for award of degree if he/she has met the following requirements:

  • Completed and passed 40 units (refer to coursework requirements above);
  • Obtained a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00;
  • Where applicable, obtained at least grade 'C' in Graduate English Course(s) (refer to English Language requirement above)
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