{"id":12898,"date":"2024-05-20T17:56:07","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T09:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/socanth\/?page_id=12898"},"modified":"2026-07-31T08:47:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T00:47:57","slug":"apply-now","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/socanth\/apply-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply Now (Graduate studies)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>\n\t\t\tApplication\t<\/h2>\n<h1>\n\t\t\tApply to our Graduate Research Programmes\t<\/h1>\n\t<p>Here are some useful information before submitting your application<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tApplication Procedure\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>The Department offers one intake per academic year, which is the August intake. The application period intake is from <strong>16 May to 1 November<\/strong> (the preceding year).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application outcomes will be released in May <\/strong>(the following year).<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/gradapp.nus.edu.sg\/portal\/app_manage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Here(opens in new tab)<\/a>\n\t<p>Applicants must apply online. Please access the\u00a0online system\u00a0and complete the application.<\/p>\n<p>If your application is shortlisted for admission, you will be contacted by the department after the deadline and will be asked to submit your application package to them by post.<\/p>\n<p>Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews via Zoom. Interviews usually take place in late November\/early December.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tApplication Requirements\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>In general, applicants without a background in Sociology or Anthropology can be considered for admission.<\/p>\n<p>Before submitting the application, applicants may seek the consent of any faculty member to be their potential thesis advisor. However, for successful Sociology candidates, the Department reserves the right to assign a thesis advisor(s) and will make arrangements for a mentorship programme, whereby a mentor will be assigned to guide the Sociology newcomer during the first semester. Subsequently, if the partnership works out well, the mentor will become the official thesis advisor.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants may also refer to the checklist before applying.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/view.officeapps.live.com\/op\/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Ffass.nus.edu.sg%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F09%2FApplication-checklist-for-RSH-online-submission.docx&#038;wdOrigin=BROWSELINK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Application Checklist(opens in new tab)<\/a><h4>\n\t\t\tThe minimum criteria for admission to our master&#8217;s and PhD programme are as follows:\t<\/h4>\n\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><button id=\"fl-accordion--button-0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--content-0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" type=\"button\">First Degree<i data-label-icon=\"fas fa-plus\" data-active-icon=\"fas fa-minus\">Collapse<\/i><\/button><\/a><p>A good first degree, usually the equivalent of a good NUS Honours degree i.e., Merit\/Second Class and above or equivalent (e.g., a four-year Bachelor&#8217;s degree with at least an average grade in a relevant discipline).<\/p>\n<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><button id=\"fl-accordion--button-1\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--content-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" type=\"button\">Master&#8217;s Degree (Optional)<i data-label-icon=\"fas fa-plus\" data-active-icon=\"fas fa-minus\">Expand<\/i><\/button><\/a><p>For PhD applicants, a master&#8217;s degree from a relevant discipline would be an added bonus, but those without such qualifications will not necessarily be disadvantaged.<\/p>\n<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><button id=\"fl-accordion--button-2\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--content-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" type=\"button\">English Language Proficiency &#8211; TOEFL \/ IELTS Scores<i data-label-icon=\"fas fa-plus\" data-active-icon=\"fas fa-minus\">Expand<\/i><\/button><\/a><p>Applicants whose native tongue and medium of university instruction is not English should submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores as evidence of their proficiency in the English language. The minimum *<strong>TOEFL\/IELTS<\/strong>\u00a0score required as as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Internet-based test (<strong>iBT<\/strong>): Minimum score of 85 (with minimum of 22 for the writing section). Under the new score scale, a minimum total score of 5.0 is required<\/li>\n<li>A minimum\u00a0<strong>IELTS\u00a0<\/strong>result\u00a0score of 6.0 is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>*TOEFL iBT\u00ae Home Edition is accepted. The University does not accept IELTS Indicator and IELTS One Skill Retake.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>TOEFL\/IELTS score are only valid for two years after the test and the validity should not expire before the beginning of the application period for the research programmes.<\/p>\n<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><button id=\"fl-accordion--button-3\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--content-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" type=\"button\">Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores<i data-label-icon=\"fas fa-plus\" data-active-icon=\"fas fa-minus\">Expand<\/i><\/button><\/a><strong>PhD<br \/>\n<\/strong>The GRE is optional. However, do note that evidence of strong quantitative, verbal, and analytical skills through GRE scores, as well as indicators of research skills and experience will significantly strengthen your application.\n<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><button id=\"fl-accordion--button-4\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--content-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" type=\"button\">Relevant Proof of Adequate Training and\/or Ability<i data-label-icon=\"fas fa-plus\" data-active-icon=\"fas fa-minus\">Expand<\/i><\/button><\/a><p>A deep interest in the discipline. Applicants are to submit relevant official documentation proving that they have adequate training and\/or ability to undertake the proposed course.<\/p>\n<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><button id=\"fl-accordion--button-5\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--content-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" type=\"button\">Original Research Thesis Proposal<i data-label-icon=\"fas fa-plus\" data-active-icon=\"fas fa-minus\">Expand<\/i><\/button><\/a><p>An original research thesis proposal: Up to 2,000 words for master&#8217;s research proposal (approximately 5 pages) and up to 4,000 words for PhD research proposal (approximately 10 pages).<\/p>\n<p>Research proposal must be of your own design and concept. The primary purpose of submitting a research proposal is for us to have a better idea of your potential to succeed in our research programmes. Please consult the following guidelines when preparing your research proposal.<\/p>\no\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/socanth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/07\/Research-Proposal-Guidelines-for-Applicants_2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Research Proposal Guidelines for Applicants(opens in new tab)<\/a><br \/>\no\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/soc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/08\/WRITING-research-proposal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Write a Research Proposal(opens in new tab)<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tQuick Links\t<\/h2>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tFunding and Scholarships\t<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/socanth\/funding-and-scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More(opens in new tab)<\/a><h3>\n\t\t\tProspective Students FAQ\t<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/socanth\/prospective-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More(opens in new tab)<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Application Apply to our Graduate Research Programmes Here are some useful information before submitting your application Application Procedure The Department offers one intake per academic year, which is the August intake. The application period intake is from 16 May to 1 November (the preceding year). Application outcomes will be released in May (the following year). 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