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\n\t\tProgramme Requirements\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\"\"\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Degree<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0Master of Arts (Contemporary Southeast Asia)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start of Programme<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0August<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Language of Instruction<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0English<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0Singapore (on-campus study option only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mode of Teaching<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a03-hour seminar-style class\n
    \n
  • Classes are conducted in the day or evening (Monday to Friday)<\/li>\n
  • Classes for each course are held once a week over a period of 13 weeks (excluding final examinations, if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mode of Study<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0Full-Time or Part-Time\n
    \n
  • International students on student visa must be enrolled for full-time study<\/li>\n
  • Students residing in Singapore may enrol for part-time study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duration of Degree<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0Full-Time\n
    \n
  • Requires at least 1 year (2 semesters) to complete the degree<\/li>\n
  • Maximum duration allowed: 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Part-Time<\/p>\n

      \n
    • Requires at least 2 years (4 semesters) to complete the degree<\/li>\n
    • Maximum duration allowed: 3 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

       <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Coursework Requirements<\/strong>\n(Effective from AY2025\/2026)<\/td>\n\u00a0Complete and pass 40 units which include:\n

      \u00a0Two (2) core courses:<\/p>\n

        \n
      • SEA5101 History, Politics and Economics of Modern Southeast Asia (4 units)<\/li>\n
      • SEA5102 Societies and Cultures of Southeast Asia (4 units)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Two (2) courses from the following thematic specialisations:<\/p>\n

          \n
        • Environment and Sustainability<\/li>\n
        • Heritage, Arts and Culture<\/li>\n
        • Regional Futures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Two (2) country studies courses<\/p>\n

          Electives:<\/p>\n

            \n
          • Option 1: Two (2) electives* + SEA5401 Thesis<\/li>\n
          • Option 2: Four (4) electives*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n*May include one SE Level 4000 course, one Southeast Asian language course at Centre for Language Studies (CLS) or a combination of special topics courses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      English Language Requirement<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
        \n
      • 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)<\/li>\n
      • Depending on their DET results, students may be required to take Graduate English Course(s) or be exempted from taking the course(s) altogether<\/li>\n
      • Students who are required to take the Graduate English Course(s) must obtain at least grade ‘C’ in the course(s) at intermediate level<\/li>\n
      • Graduate English Course(s) are not counted towards the 40 units required for the MA degree coursework requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Workload per Semester<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0Full-Time\n
        \n
      • Maximum: 24 units<\/li>\n
      • Minimum: 12 units<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Part-Time<\/p>\n

          \n
        • Maximum: 12 units<\/li>\n
        • Minimum: 4 units<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Minimum Grade Requirements<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
        \n
      • Students whose Grade Point Average (GPA) falls below 3.00 (but \u2265 2.50) in any semester will be issued an academic warning<\/li>\n
      • Students whose Grade Point Average (GPA) falls below 3.00 for 2 consecutive semesters will be placed on probation<\/li>\n
      • 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<\/li>\n
      • Students whose Grade Point Average (GPA) falls below 2.50 in any semester will be placed on probation<\/li>\n
      • Students whose Grade Point Average (GPA) falls below 2.50 for 2 consecutive semesters will be issued a letter of dismissal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Award of Degree<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0A student will be recommended for award of degree if he\/she has met the following requirements:\n
        \n
      • Completed and passed 40 units (refer to coursework requirements above);<\/li>\n
      • Obtained a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00;<\/li>\n
      • Where applicable, obtained at least grade ‘C’ in Graduate English Course(s) (refer to English Language requirement above)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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