- 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 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.
| Commitment | Average Candidature | Maximum Candidature |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | 2 Years | 3 Years |
| Part Time | 2 Years | 3 Years |
Bachelor’s degree students who seek to conduct research in the areas of tropical environmental change, social and cultural geographies, and political and economic geography while aspiring to become leaders in society and the wider world.
| Criteria | Minimum Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | 1) 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 Internet-based | 100 / 120 | |
| IELTS | 7 / 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 2025 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 via email. |
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. | |