{"id":140,"date":"2020-08-04T04:25:32","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T04:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/soc\/?page_id=140"},"modified":"2023-06-07T10:04:32","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T02:04:32","slug":"m-soc-sci-sociology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/socanth\/m-soc-sci-sociology\/","title":{"rendered":"M.Soc.Sci (Sociology)"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

M.Soc.Sci (Sociology)<\/h2>\r\n

The Master in Social Science (Sociology) programme aims to train students in advanced theoretical application and enhance their research capabilities, so that they are able to initiate, conduct and complete independent exploratory research in new knowledge frontiers. The programme is best suited for returning students who have had a few years of work experience or who are currently working as research assistants.<\/p>\r\n

Programme Requirements<\/h3>\r\n

Please refer to the FASS website<\/a> for more information on requirements to complete the graduate programme. The Sociology graduate programme abides by most of the guidelines described in the FASS website. However, the information listed below is specific to students of the Department, in relation to coursework requirements. Please also note that the Department does not take in part-time students; the Masters programme is offered on a full-time basis only.<\/p>\r\n

From the August 2010 intake onwards, the Department has introduced significant changes so as to make graduate studies more rigorous and give students more exposure to different areas of the discipline. The goal is to create a more vibrant and scholarly milieu for graduate students to engage in peer evaluation and grow into well-rounded scholars who are competent beyond their chosen areas of specialisation.<\/p>\r\n

Part of the new programme requirements involves graduate students attending and presenting at the Department Seminar Series and Graduate Seminar Series. Students are expected to keep close watch on the seminar listings on our Department’s website<\/a>. They are expected to contact the respective seminar convenors\/chairs when they are ready to present their papers.<\/p>\r\n

August 2010 Intake Onwards<\/h3>\r\n

Required Coursework<\/a> Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n

M.Soc.Sci. candidates must read and pass five courses, which must include the following compulsory courses:<\/p>\r\n