Graduate Coursework Programme

Graduate Coursework Programme

Programme Overview

The Graduate Certificates, offered by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at NUS, are flexible programmes that allow students to deepen their expertise in one of three key thematic areas:

  • Global Asia
  • Population, Aging, and Health
  • Culture, Society, and Economy

These Graduate Certificate programmes are tailored for professionals and lifelong learners seeking targeted knowledge and skills with relevance to contemporary social challenges. Each certificate can be pursued independently or stacked toward a Graduate Diploma or the full Master of Arts (Global Sociology and Anthropology), offering multiple pathways for academic progression and professional development.

Students will engage with advanced Sociological and Anthropological frameworks while applying them to real-world issues, particularly in the Asian context. Whether you're starting with a single certificate or planning to progress toward a master's degree, these programmes offer the flexibility and depth to meet your educational and career goals.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree and at least two years of relevant work experience or practical experience.
  • Candidates with other qualifications and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by the Graduate Studies Division, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Graduate Certificate Fee Structure

To be updated.

Graduate Certificate Curriculum

  • Graduation Requirements : 12 units

Core Curriculum

Three Specializations

GSA5101 Graduate Research Methods (Coursework)
GSA5102 Sociological Theory (Coursework)
GSA5103 Anthropological Theory (Coursework)
GSA5104 Quantitative Data Analysis (Coursework)
GSA5105 Qualitative Data Analysis (Coursework)

• Global Asia
• Population, Aging, and Health
• Culture, Society, and Economy

Elective Courses