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Why limit learning to just one box? At the Department of Southeast Asian Studies, we break free from narrow disciplinary boundaries and offer a dynamic, subject-oriented curriculum. Our truly interdisciplinary approach blends diverse perspectives and methodologies from the humanities and social sciences, all deeply rooted in local experiences and knowledge. For students seeking a more holistic way to explore the world, this is where your journey begins.
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Pursuing passion for migrant worker issues
Rhodes scholarship winner plans to delve into subject in her PhD studies at Oxford Monday, 9 November 2020, The Straits Times Online Harvard graduate Poh Yong Han is the first in her family to go to university, but her parents never pressured her to excel in her studies. The only child – whose father runs …
Congratulations to Poh Yong Han for being awarded the 2021 Singapore Rhodes Scholarship
We would like to congratulate Poh Yong Han who is currently reading an MA in Southeast Asian Studies for being awarded the 2021 Singapore Rhodes Scholarship. She graduated with an A.B. Degree in Social Anthropology and East Asian Studies from Harvard University in May 2020, with a secondary in Ethnicity, Migration and Rights. She will …
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No August 2021 Intake: Master of Arts (Southeast Asian Studies) by Coursework
As the Master of Arts (Southeast Asian Studies) coursework programme is undergoing revamp, the programme will be suspended for the AY2021/2022 intake. Please refer to the website for updates near November 2021 for the AY2022/2023 intake. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Congratulations to Said Effendy for being awarded the ISEAS Tan Cheng Lock MA Scholarship!
We are glad to announce that our Southeast Asian Studies graduate, Said Effendy has been awarded the ISEAS Tan Cheng Lock MA Scholarship. We congratulate him for his achievement as her pursue his MA studies. The Scholarship, funded by The Tun Dato Sir Cheng Lock Tan Trust Fund, is offered on an annual basis and …
Associate Professor Douglas Kammen appointed as the Dean’s Chair
Associate Professor Douglas Kammen has been appointed as Dean’s Chair in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2023. The Dean’s Chair appointment is in recognition of Assoc Prof Kammen’s outstanding and impactful scholarly accomplishments. Our heartiest congratulations on his appointment to the Chair!
NUS Resilience and Growth Initiative – Application for Masters Coursework Programme
In line with the NUS Resilience & Growth Initiative, we are extending applications for the Masters coursework degree programme for the August 2020 intake from 1 to 30 June 2020. This is for candidates who are/will be conferred the NUS bachelor’s degree in January 2020, June 2020, or August 2020. If you qualify and have …
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