{"id":15437,"date":"2025-06-11T02:38:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T18:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/socanth\/?page_id=15437"},"modified":"2026-03-26T09:59:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T01:59:36","slug":"graduate-coursework-programme-master-of-arts-global-sociology-and-anthropology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/socanth\/graduate-coursework-programme-master-of-arts-global-sociology-and-anthropology\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Coursework Programme Master of Arts Global Sociology and Anthropology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>\n\t\t\tGraduate Coursework Programme\t<\/h2>\n<h1>\n\t\t\tGraduate Coursework Programme\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/socanth\/graduate-coursework-programme\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOverview\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMaster of Arts (Global Sociology and Anthropology)\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/socanth\/graduate-coursework-programme-graduate-diploma\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGraduate Diploma in Global Sociology and Anthropology\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/socanth\/graduate-coursework-programme-graduate-certificate\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGraduate Certificates\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tMaster of Arts \u2028(Global Sociology and Anthropology)\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tProgramme Overview\t<\/h2>\n\tThe Master of Arts (Global Sociology and Anthropology) is a graduate coursework-based programme designed to equip students with advanced training in Sociological and Anthropological theories and methods. Offered by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at NUS, the programme addresses the critical challenges and opportunities brought by globalization, especially in the context of Asia.\nNUS is ranked #8 in the QS World University Rankings and #1 in Asia. The university also holds a global ranking of #10 in Sociology, and its Anthropology programme is ranked #14 worldwide and #1 in Asia.\n<p>The MA (Global Sociology and Anthropology) programme offers three specialized tracks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Global Asia<\/li>\n<li>Population, Aging, and Health<\/li>\n<li>Culture, Society, and Economy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This programme is tailored for both recent graduates and working professionals who want to grow their careers in areas like policy-making, business planning, research, government, media, or human resources, and more. It is also well-suited for those intending to pursue further academic studies, including doctoral work, in Sociology, Anthropology, or related fields. Students will gain interdisciplinary skills in information gathering, critical analysis, and policy evaluation, empowering them to take on leadership roles in diverse sectors across the globe.<\/p>\n<p>This programme builds on the Department&#8217;s longstanding commitment to applied, practice-oriented graduate education and builds on its legacy of successful professional training initiatives from the late 1990s to early 2000s.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tAdmission Requirements\t<\/h2>\n\t<ul>\n<li>An NUS Honours degree (Merit\/Second Class and above) or equivalent (eg, a four-year Bachelor&#8217;s degree with at least an average grade of B or equivalent) in the subject or related field; or<\/li>\n<li>A good Bachelor&#8217;s degree (at least an average grade of B or equivalent) in the subject or related field and successful completion of a placement test; or<\/li>\n<li>A Bachelor&#8217;s degree with a relevant Graduate Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.00; or<\/li>\n<li>A Bachelor&#8217;s degree with a relevant Graduate Certificate with a minimum GPA of 3.00; or<\/li>\n<li>Other qualifications and experience subject to approval by the Graduate Studies Division, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants who do not have a degree from an English-speaking university, must present evidence that they have attained the basic level of English language proficiency either with TOEFL score or IELTS score report submitted during application. Exceptions may be allowed on an individual basis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tMA Programme Fee Structure\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Full programme fee: $45,000 (without 9% GST)<\/p>\n<p>Full programme fee: $49,050 (inclusive of 9% GST)<\/p>\n<strong>Programme Fee &#8211; Payment Schedule for AY2026\/2027 Intake (Inclusive of 9% GST)<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>For full-time students, programme fee payment will be paid across two semesters.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>For part-time students, programme fee payment will be paid across four semesters.<\/em>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Candidature<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Acceptance fee<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>First semester<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Second semester<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Third semester<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fourth semester<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Full-time<\/td>\n<td>$5,450<\/td>\n<td>$19,075<\/td>\n<td>$24,525<\/td>\n<td>N.A.<\/td>\n<td>N.A.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Part-time<\/td>\n<td>$5,450<\/td>\n<td>$6,812.50<\/td>\n<td>$12,262.50<\/td>\n<td>$12,262.50<\/td>\n<td>$12,262.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For AY2026\/2027 intake, successful applicants from the following categories will be eligible to enjoy one of the fee rebates offset from the programme fee:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fee rebate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Singapore Citizen \/ Singapore Permanent Resident\n(NUS alumni and non-alumni)<\/td>\n<td>40%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>International\n(NUS alumni only)<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>International\n(non-NUS alumni only)<\/td>\n<td>5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<u data-olk-copy-source=\"MailCompose\">Note:<\/u>\n<ul data-editing-info=\"{&quot;applyListStyleFromLevel&quot;:false,&quot;unorderedStyleType&quot;:2}\">\n<li>\nAn Acceptance Fee of S$5,450 (inclusive of 9% GST) is payable upon acceptance into the programme. Please note that the Acceptance Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.\n<\/li>\n<li>\nIn addition, students will be required to pay the Miscellaneous Student Fee (MSF) on a semester basis. For details, please refer to the Office of the University Registrar&#8217;s website <a id=\"OWA3cd6b935-19c3-a852-dd21-ac4d4d07fe81\" href=\"https:\/\/nus.edu.sg\/registrar\/docs\/info\/administrative-policies-procedures\/gd-msf.pdf\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">here<\/a>.\n<\/li>\n<li>\nPayment of the Tuition and Miscellaneous Student Fees are to be made by the stipulated due date set by <a id=\"OWA3f028d53-ace3-9293-9c4a-9c90117371fd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/finance\/students\/student-finance-matters.html\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Office of Finance<\/a>. If fees are not paid by the due date, a late payment charge may be imposed by NUS.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tMA Application Information\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Intake<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Application start date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Application closing date<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>August 2026<\/td>\n<td>1 November 2025<\/td>\n<td>31 January 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>All applicants are required to apply online via the <a href=\"https:\/\/gradapp.nus.edu.sg\/portal\/app_manage\">NUS Graduate Admission System<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants may refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/socanth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/10\/GDA3-Applicant-User-Guide.pdf\">GDA3-Applicant-User-Guide<\/a>\u00a0to better equip themselves before commencing on their application.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants shall select &#8220;Master of Arts (Global Sociology and Anthropology)&#8221; as the programme.<\/li>\n<li>A non-refundable application fee of S$54.50 (inclusive of GST) is payable for each application.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants will only be required to submit their application online. There is no need to send any application documents to us by post during the application stage.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants may refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/socanth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/10\/Applicant-Checklist-for-MA-GSA.pdf\">Applicant Checklist for MA GSA<\/a>\u00a0for the list of application documents to be attached with the online application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tMA Programme Curriculum\t<\/h2>\n\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Graduation Requirements :<\/strong> 40 units<\/li>\n<li><strong>Degree Programme :<\/strong> Self-funded, Full-time \/ Part-time<\/li>\n<li><strong>Two Major Curricular Components<\/strong> <strong>:<\/strong> 5 core + 5 elective courses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tCore Curriculum\t<\/h3>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tThree Specialisation Tracks\t<\/h3>\n\tGSA5101 Graduate Research Methods (Coursework)<br \/>\nGSA5102 Sociological Theory (Coursework)<br \/>\nGSA5103 Anthropological Theory (Coursework)<br \/>\nGSA5104 Quantitative Data Analysis (Coursework)<br \/>\nGSA5105 Qualitative Data Analysis (Coursework)\n\t\u2022 Global Asia<br \/>\n\u2022 Population, Aging, and Health<br \/>\n\u2022 Culture, Society, and Economy\n<h2>\n\t\t\tElective Courses\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">Global Asia<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\"  tabindex=\"0\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Course Code<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Course Title<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5301<\/td>\n<td>Applying Sociology and Anthropology in Asia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5302<\/td>\n<td>Asian Monies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5303<\/td>\n<td>Changing Legal Landscape in the Working Environment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5304<\/td>\n<td>China in Transition: A Global Perspective<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5305<\/td>\n<td>Contemplating Theme Parks in Asia and Beyond<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5306<\/td>\n<td>Cultural Tourism and the Environment in Asia and Beyond<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5307<\/td>\n<td>Gender and Family in Globalizing Asia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5308<\/td>\n<td>Heritage Issues and Policies in Asian Cities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">Population, Aging and Health<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\"  tabindex=\"0\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Course Code<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Course Title<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5401<\/td>\n<td>Ethnicity, Migration, and Population Diversity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5402<\/td>\n<td>Who Cares? Family, Intergenerational Relations and Long-Term Care<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5403<\/td>\n<td>Life-course perspectives on Ageing and Health<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5404<\/td>\n<td>Policy and Business Strategies for Population Aging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5405<\/td>\n<td>Qualitative research methods in health and healthcare<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5406<\/td>\n<td>Quantitative Research Methods in Population Studies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5407<\/td>\n<td>Religion and Health<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">Culture, Society and Economy<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\"  tabindex=\"0\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Course Code<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Course Title<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5201<\/td>\n<td>Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5202<\/td>\n<td>Digital Cultures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5203<\/td>\n<td>Disney and Cultural Globalization<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5204<\/td>\n<td>Gender and Power in Asia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5205<\/td>\n<td>Legal Cultures and Consciousness in Asia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5206<\/td>\n<td>Popular Culture and Geopolitics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5207<\/td>\n<td>Punishment, Prisons and Society<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5208<\/td>\n<td>Sensory Asia: Culture, Society, and Experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5209<\/td>\n<td>Studying Society Visually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GSA5210<\/td>\n<td>Urban Ethnographic Research<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tFAQs\t<\/h2>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tGeneral\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">What is the candidature period for the programme?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\"  tabindex=\"0\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>The candidature period for full-time students is from 1 year to 3 years. The candidature period for part-time students is from 2 years to 4 years.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\">Is the programme available full-time, part-time, or both?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\"  tabindex=\"0\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Both full-time and part-time options are available for the programme. However, please note that international students holding Student Pass are only allowed to study full-time unless they have obtained a valid Work Pass in Singapore.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\">How many intakes are there in a year?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\"  tabindex=\"0\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>There is one intake per year starting August.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-3\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-3\">In addition to the tuition fees, do I need to make other payment?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-3\"  tabindex=\"0\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Students (both full-time and part-time) will be required to pay for the miscellaneous student fees on a semester basis. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/registrar\/administrative-policies-procedures\/graduate\/graduate-fees\">here<\/a> for the details on the miscellaneous student fees.<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tApplication\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">What is the application period for the programme?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\"  tabindex=\"0\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Application for August 2026 intake opens from 1 November 2025 to 31 January 2026.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\">Where do I submit application for the programme?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\"  tabindex=\"0\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Please submit an application via the <a href=\"https:\/\/gradapp.nus.edu.sg\/portal\/app_manage\">NUS Graduate Admission System.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\">Will there be an interview for applicants?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\"  tabindex=\"0\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Applicants who are shortlisted for admission will be contacted for an interview.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-3\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-3\">When will I be informed of the application outcome?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-3\"  tabindex=\"0\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>All applicants will be informed of the application outcome by 31 May 2026 (for August 2026 intake).<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tCourse Registration\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">Where can I find the information on registration of courses?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\"  tabindex=\"0\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Students will be required to register for courses via the <a href=\"https:\/\/myedurec.nus.edu.sg\/psp\/cs90prd\/?cmd=login&amp;languageCd=ENG&amp;\">CourseReg@EduRec<\/a> system in accordance with the university&#8217;s course registration procedure and schedule.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\">Where do I find the information on the course syllabus and timetables?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\"  tabindex=\"0\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Students may refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/timetable\/sem-1\">NUSMODS<\/a> for the course information and timetables.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\">What is the maximum number of courses I can register as a full-time \/ part-time student?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\"  tabindex=\"0\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>A full-time student may read up to 5 courses per regular semester, whereas a part-time student may read up to 3 courses per regular semester.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-3\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-3\">Are all the courses listed in the curriculum offered in every semester?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-3\"  tabindex=\"0\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Please note that not all courses are offered in every semester. Students are responsible in ensuring that there is no timetable clashes, and are able to attend all class sessions and sit for all assessments (such as exams) as scheduled.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-4\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-4\">Is the selection of a specialisation track required for the programme?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-4\"  tabindex=\"0\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>While the programme offers three specialised tracks, students may read electives from any of the specialisation tracks and complete the programme without specialisation.<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tOthers\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">What are the continuation and graduation requirements?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\"  tabindex=\"0\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>The programme uses the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/registrar\/academic-information-policies\/graduate\/academic-structure-grading\">Grade Point Average (GPA)<\/a> as a criterion for continuation and graduation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To continue in the programme, a student must not have:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; GPA below 3.00 (but \u22652.50) for three consecutive semesters; or<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; GPA below 2.50 for two consecutive semesters.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To fulfil the graduation requirements, a student must:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; read and pass 5 core courses (20 units) and 5 elective courses (20 units);<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; obtained a minimum GPA of 3.00.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\">How do I apply for Leave of Absence?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\"  tabindex=\"0\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Application for Leave of Absence is to be submitted via the <a href=\"https:\/\/myedurec.nus.edu.sg\/psp\/cs90prd\/?cmd=login&amp;languageCd=ENG&amp;\">NUS Education Records System<\/a> if students have to be away during their candidature or are unable to read any course in a semester. Application for a semester-long Leave of Absence must be submitted by Instructional Week 1 of the semester. 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