- The Graduate Student programme in Geography aims to enable the Department to continue to be at the forefront of education and research internationally and to enhance graduate students’ experiences and professional development. Research in the Department is clustered into three groups: Politics, Economies, And Space (PEAS); Social and Cultural Geographies (SCG); and Tropical Environmental Change (TEC).
- Current Masters students in the Department research a wide range of topics. But life in Geography at NUS is not all about work and rankings. Our graduate students enjoy a rich and varied social life in one of the most diverse, culturally, and technologically advanced cities in the world, at the centre of an extremely dynamic and exciting region. Our graduate students also receive support to enable their participation in international conferences and research networks.
- If your intended research is geared towards Physical-geography or GIS, you may apply for the MSc (Geography).
Arts and Social Sciences
Geography
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National University of Singapore, Department of Geography, 1 Arts Link, AS2, #03-01, Singapore 117568The Department of Geography at NUS is frequently ranked among the top Geography departments in the world, and the number one in Asia. As a top ranked Geography department in a leading global university, Geography faculty and graduate students collaborate on a wide-range of research projects that advance knowledge and its application, have high impact and are internationally respected for their quality. The Graduate Student programme in Geography aims to enable the Department to continue to be at the forefront of education and research internationally and to enhance the experiences and professional development of graduate students.
| Commitment | Average Candidature | Maximum Candidature |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | 2 Years | 3 Years |
| Part Time | 2 Years | 3 Years |
| Criteria | Minimum Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | An NUS Honours degree (Merit/Second Class and above) or equivalent (e.g., a four-year Bachelor's degree with at least an average grade of B) in a relevant discipline; or In exceptional cases, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with at least two years of relevant work experience, subject to approval by the Faculty and Board of Graduate Studies, on a case-by-case basis; and TOEFL/IELTS, where applicable. | ||
| English Proficiency Tests | TOEFL Paper-based | 22 / 677 | |
| TOEFL Internet-based | 100 / 120 | ||
| IELTS | 7.0 / 9 | ||
- A minimum score of 22 for the written section of the TOEFL internet-based test
- A statement of purpose; format to be viewed from Application – Department of Geography
- Assigned two referees via GDA3.
- Any additional relevant experience (including publications, involvement in seminars, workshops, conferences, relevant work experience etc)
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: May 16 2024 Application Closes: November 1 2025 | The outcome of applications will be made known by late May (in the same year as the intake) for the August intake. |
Semester 2 Intake (January) | Application Opens: November 2 2024 Application Closes: May 15 2025 | The outcome of applications will be made known by late October (in the year preceding the intake) for the January intake via email. | |