Research Programmes

Programmes Available

The research degree provides training in a particular subject area through independent investigation, study and experimental work, culminating in the submission of a thesis on the research undertaken. A supervisor or supervisors will be appointed for each candidate. Candidates are required to attend appropriate lectures and sit for written examinations.

The following Masters and Doctoral degrees are awarded upon completion of the research programme:

• Master of Arts;

• Master of Social Sciences; or

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Teaching and supervision of graduate research students are undertaken by the following Departments / Programmes:

• Department of Chinese Studies

• Department of Economics

• Department of English Language and Literature

• Department of Geography

• Department of History

• Department of Japanese Studies

• Department of Malay Studies

• Department of Philosophy

• Department of Political Science

• Department of Psychology

• Department of Social Work

• Department of Sociology

• Communications and New Media Programme

• Cultural Studies in Asia Programme

• South Asian Studies Programme

• Southeast Asian Studies Programme

All the departments/programmes offer a Semester I (August) intake.  Some departments/programmes also offer a Semester II (January) intake.  Please refer to Application & Deadlines for details.