{"id":15450,"date":"2025-06-11T03:07:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T19:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/socanth\/?page_id=15450"},"modified":"2026-08-14T17:01:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T09:01:27","slug":"graduate-coursework-programme-graduate-certificate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/socanth\/graduate-coursework-programme-graduate-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Coursework Programme Graduate Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>\n\t\t\tGraduate Coursework Programme\t<\/h2>\n<h1>\n\t\t\tGraduate Coursework Programme\t<\/h1>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/socanth\/graduate-coursework-programme\/\" target=\"_self\">Overview<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/socanth\/graduate-coursework-programme-master-of-arts-global-sociology-and-anthropology\/\" target=\"_self\">Master of Arts (Global Sociology and Anthropology)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/socanth\/graduate-coursework-programme-graduate-diploma\/\" target=\"_self\">Graduate Diploma in Global Sociology and Anthropology<\/a><a target=\"_self\">Graduate Certificates<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tGraduate Certificates\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tProgramme Overview\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>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:<\/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>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.<\/p>\n<p>Students will engage with advanced Sociological and Anthropological frameworks while applying them to real-world issues, particularly in the Asian context. Whether you&#8217;re starting with a single certificate or planning to progress toward a master&#8217;s degree, these programmes offer the flexibility and depth to meet your educational and career goals.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tAdmission Requirements\t<\/h2>\n\t<ul>\n<li>\nBachelor&#8217;s Degree and at least two years of relevant work experience or practical experience.\n<\/li>\n<li>\nCandidates 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.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tGraduate Certificate Fee Structure\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>To be updated.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tGraduate Certificate Curriculum\t<\/h2>\n\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Graduation Requirements :<\/strong> 12 units<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tCore Curriculum \t<\/h3>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tThree Specializations\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<a role=\"heading\"><button id=\"fl-accordion--button-0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--content-0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" type=\"button\">Global Asia<i data-label-icon=\"ua-icon ua-icon-chevron-down2\" data-active-icon=\"ua-icon ua-icon-chevron-up2\">Collapse<\/i><\/button><\/a><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<a role=\"heading\"><button id=\"fl-accordion--button-0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--content-0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" type=\"button\">Population, Aging and Health<i data-label-icon=\"ua-icon ua-icon-chevron-down2\" data-active-icon=\"ua-icon ua-icon-chevron-up2\">Collapse<\/i><\/button><\/a><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? 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