Overview

Asian Studies at Nanyang Technological University is designed to help students acquire various analytical tools and historical perspectives to facilitate development of expertise on emerging Asian political, economic and security issues on multiple levels.

Key facts:

On the political front, many Asian states are experiencing profound historical transitions, accompanied by numerous uncertainties. Economically, the vast majority of countries in the region continue to experience phenomenal growth, creating numerous profitable business opportunities and transforming the region into a new economic powerhouse. In the security arena, many potential regional flashpoints remain, including the Korean Peninsula, the Taiwan issue, the South China Sea dispute, regional arms races, resource scarcity, environmental degradation, and the rising influence of religious fundamentalism.

At the heart of the region lie the concerns associated with the rise of China as an economic and military powerhouse, the emergence of India, a more assertive Japan and the evolving role of the United States. The rise of ASEAN as an international organisation plays a crucial role in shaping the relationships among major powers and in cultivating East Asian regionalism. All these issues will have profound global implications, and are of unquestionable relevance to many professions with interests that intersect developments in Asia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The International History of Asia

Government and Politics of Southeast Asia

Maritime Security in the Indo-Pacific

Indonesia Rising: Politics, Society & Strategic Thought

State Society and Politics in Malaysia

State Society and Politics in China

Singapore’s Foreign Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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100

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Credits

27 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Asian studies View 7 other Masters in Asian studies in Singapore

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree with honours from a Singapore university or overseas equivalent
A university letter stating that English was the medium of instruction must be provided by all candidates whose undergraduate degrees were taught entirely in English but in a non-English speaking country
A provisional degree certificate or a university letter stating the expected graduation date is required for applicants who have not yet completed their undergraduate studies. The original degree certificate must be provided for verification at the point of matriculation, otherwise candidates will not be admitted to the masters programme

Tuition Fee

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International

15698 SGD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15698 SGD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

9950 SGD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9950 SGD for the full programme during 12 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

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