- Our Graduate Diploma programme is suitable for those seeking a lighter curriculum that offers the essential courses on contemporary Southeast Asia, whilst enabling students to focus on themes and countries of particular interest to them.
- With our flexible study option, students can subsequently seek admission to the MA coursework degree programme and augment the courses earned in the Graduate Diploma programme with additional courses to fulfil the MA coursework degree requirements.
Arts and Social Sciences
Southeast Asian Studies
fasbox58@nus.edu.sg
Department of Southeast Asian Studies Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences National University of Singapore Blk AS8, Level 6 10 Kent Ridge Crescent Singapore 119260The Department of Southeast Asian Studies offers an ideal alternative to students who find disciplinary approaches to learning narrow or restrictive, and those who prefer a more subject-oriented curriculum. Our department aims to offer a truly inter-disciplinary approach to learning which draws on different perspectives and methodologies from the humanities and social sciences, all thoroughly informed by local experience and knowledge.
No scholarships provided for the programme
| Commitment | Average Candidature | Maximum Candidature |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | 1 Year | 1.5 Year |
| Part Time | 1.5 Year | 3 Years |
Professionals who wish to develop their knowledge of the region and to upgrade their cross-cultural skills in order to advance their career. A Graduate Diploma in Contemporary Southeast Asia will add regional expertise and international networks to their professional portfolio.
| Criteria | Minimum Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | A good NUS Honours degree (Merit/Second Class and above) or equivalent (e.g., a four-year Bachelors degree with at least an average grade of B or equivalent) in related disciplines such as the humanities, social sciences, area studies, and other inter-disciplinary studies with evidence of having read subjects related to Southeast Asia or Asia; or A good Bachelors degree (at least an average grade of B equivalent) in related disciplines such as the humanities, social sciences, area studies, and other inter-disciplinary studies with evidence of having read subjects related to Southeast Asia or Asia and successful completion of a placement test; or exceptionally, Other qualifications and experience, as well as successful completion of a placement test, subject to approval by the Graduate Studies Division, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. | ||
| English Proficiency Tests | TOEFL Internet-based | 85 / 120 | |
| IELTS | 6 / 9 | ||
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an admission interview (through video conferencing for overseas applicants).
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 October (in the year preceding the intake) to 15 January (in the same year as the intake) | End of May |