The curriculum of the Graduate Diploma in Climate Change and Sustainability programme consists of three core compulsory courses, and three elective courses. Core courses will be offered every academic year. Elective courses may not necessarily be offered in the same academic year. All courses are worth 4 Units. Students must complete 24 course Units to complete the Grad. Dip. programme.
The Climate Change and Sustainability graduate programme will provide students with:
- an interdisciplinary training to equip students with an understanding of the climate change dimensions of sustainability trends and interventions.
- a thorough conceptual framework and the skills necessary to analyse effectively the relationships between climate change, other pressing environmental issues and sustainability, and to make informed judgments about policies and their implementation.
- Understanding of the physical, ecological, social, cultural, and political-economic effects of climate change and sustainability, to inform critical analysis and effective action.
- critical insights into the key strategies, policies and practices currently employed to promote and finance climate change adaptation, mitigation and sustainability.
- skills needed to formulate, investigate and implement different approaches aimed at ensuring future climate-secure and sustainable policies and practices.
- Opportunities to develop personalised areas of specialist expertise within the field of climate change and sustainability.
Arts and Social Sciences
Geography
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Department of Geography Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences AS2-03-01, 1 Arts Link Singapore 117568The NUS Department of Geography has firmly established itself as Asia’s leading Department of Geography, consistently ranked among the top geography departments globally, and part of NUS’s College of Humanities and Sciences. This reputation is in part built upon research excellence in three key areas: tropical environmental change, social and cultural geographies, and political and economic geography. It is also, however, a product of a long-standing commitment to collegiality, inclusion, safety, and mutual respect.
| Total Tuition Fees (9% GST Inclusive) | |
|---|---|
| Applicable to all students 1 | SGD 32,700.00 |
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 | 2 Years |
| Part Time | 1.5 Year | 3 Years |
Those who are curious and passionate about climate change and its threats to society, and are interested in discovering sustainable solutions to climate threats.
| Criteria | Minimum Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | A Bachelors degree in the subject or related fields; or A Bachelors degree with a relevant Graduate Certificate with a minimum GPA of 3.00; or exceptionally, Other qualifications and experience subject to approval by the Graduate Studies Division, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. | ||
| English Proficiency Tests | TOEFL Internet-based | 100 / 120 | |
| IELTS | 7.0 / 9 | ||
- Applicants should provide one letter of reference from an academic in the case of a recent graduate (graduated three years prior to application) or from a recent/current employer in the case of an applicant who graduated more than three years before the time of application.
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 | Application Opens: November 1 2025 Application Closes: January 31 2025 | May 31 2025 |