Overview

We aim to produce future researchers and academics who will be conversant with prevailing epistemological, theoretical, and methodological issues in their specifc fields of study and who can contribute to better understandings of key questions of scholarship and policy on Southeast Asia.

Features

The research thrusts of the Southeast Asian Studies programme at National University of Singapore ultimately reflect the expertise and visions of the Department's academic staff.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Students must complete and submit a thesis within the maximum period of candidature.

A PhD thesis should not exceed 80, 000 words (including footnotes but excluding appendices, bibliography, maps, charts, statistical tables, graphs, illustrations, etc.).

Students must present himself/herself for an oral examination on the subject matter of the thesis and related subjects after submitting his/her thesis.

The oral examination comprises an oral presentation followed by an oral defence/open discussion.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Asian studies View 7 other PhDs in Asian studies in Singapore

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

A good Honours and Masters degree in relevant 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

the ability to pursue research in the candidate’s proposed field of advanced study.

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.