Social Work, Ph.D. | National University of Singapore | Singapore, Singapore
60 months
Duration
38950 SGD/year
37000 SGD/year
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About

The Doctor of Philosophy (Social Work by research) at National University of Singapore is a research intensive advanced course for qualified social workers committed to their continuing professional education. 

Overview

At National University of Singapore, candidates with a good degree in Social Work can be considered and they will need to undertake research work in social work practice or human service arena under the supervision of an assigned academic staff. 

Features 

  • Research scholarships are available.

Programme Structure

Research 

  • Family Studies
  • Social Work Practice
  • Intervention Outcomes
  • Ageing Issues
  • Social Support Networks

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
85

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class
GRE admission requirements GRE®
160 (verbal)
160 (quantitative)
3.5 (analytical)

English requirements

TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
85

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  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • a good Master's degree in social work; or
  • an NUS Honours degree (at least Distinction / Second Class Upper Division) or equivalent (e.g. a four-year Bachelor's degree with an average grade above B) in social work, subject to approval by the Faculty, on a case-by-case basis;
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE), where applicable.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    38950 SGD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 38950 SGD per year during 60 months.
  • National

    37000 SGD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 37000 SGD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Social Work.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
GIC Scholarship
Need-based

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National University of Singapore
Singapore, Singapore
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 May 2024
ASEAN Scholarship for Cambodia
Merit-based

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Singapore Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2024
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based

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iVisa
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

IvyPanda
Location not available

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