The Department of History seeks to promote the appropriate use of history in the arts, business, government, and other sectors of society. We seek to train candidates to appropriately use history to anticipate and exploit trends, craft policies, make decisions, and pursue their endeavours.
Arts and Social Sciences
History
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11 Arts Link, AS1, #05-27, Department of History, Singapore 117573Welcome to the Department of History, National University of Singapore.
- We are one of the oldest and yet most vibrant departments in the National University of Singapore. From its genesis as Raffles College in 1929 and after a series of transformations through various subsequent university mergers, the Department has continued to grow in strength. Today, we maintain a worldwide reputation for teaching and research excellence and an impressive track record of producing successful graduates who can make their mark in the professional world.
- The Department offers training at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Each year approximately 5,000 undergraduates enroll in a slate of about 50 courses. There are currently more than 30 graduate students pursuing their Masters and Doctoral degrees. The Department’s teaching and research expertise lies primarily in the history of Southeast and East Asia, but there is a strong selection of course offerings in European, American, and military history, as well as the history of art, business, religion, science, and technology.
- Our faculty members are committed to teaching the content of history as well as the crucial research skills in critical reading, thinking, writing, and oral communication. They are very approachable and are dedicated to teaching history, and its importance in this contemporary era of globalization, to the university community and the general public.
| Total Tuition Fees (9% GST Inclusive) | |
|---|---|
| Applicable to all students 1 | SGD 22,920.00 |
1) The above tuition fee is for the entire programme for the AY2024/2025 intake.
2) Singaporeans and Permanent Residents will receive a 10% tuition fee rebate. NUS alumni, regardless of nationality, will receive a 20% rebate. The rebate will be automatically applied to the tuition fees, and eligible students need not apply for it.
3) Students are also required to pay other miscellaneous student fees as decided by the University.
4) Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable acceptance fee upon acceptance of the offer of admission which will be used to offset the tuition fees. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with more information.
No scholarships provided for the programme
| Commitment | Average Candidature | Maximum Candidature |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | 1 Year | 3 Years |
| Part Time | 1.5 Year | 3 Years |
Bachelor’s degree holder who seeks to learn how to appropriately use history to anticipate and exploit trends, craft policies, make decisions, and pursue their endeavours.
| Criteria | Minimum Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | A Bachelors degree in relevant disciplines such as history and area studies, and disciplinary or interdisciplinary academic programs in the humanities and social sciences that give the major a measure of competence in historical subject matters; or A Bachelors degree with a relevant Graduate Certificate with a minimum GPA of 3.0; and At least two years of relevant work experience. Other qualifications and experience subject to approval by the Graduate Studies Division, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. | ||
| English Proficiency Tests | TOEFL Internet-based | 85 / 120 | |
| IELTS | 8 / 9 | ||
Please refer to the Faculty’s website here for the complete admission requirements and here for a list of supporting documents required.
| Category | Application Window | Application Result Released | |
|---|---|---|---|
Semester 1 Intake (August) | All students of any nationalities | 1 November (in the year preceding the intake) to 15 January (in the same year as the intake) | End of May |