MA by Research (Philosophy) 36 months Postgraduate Programme By National University of Singapore (NUS) |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

40,300 SGDTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

AugStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Diving deep into philosophical thought, students engage critically with areas such as epistemology, moral and political philosophy, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, language, aesthetics, science, mathematics, and the history of philosophy. This programme combines advanced coursework with independent research, culminating in a substantial thesis that demonstrates original analysis and scholarly rigour. Graduates are prepared for academic careers, doctoral study, or roles in education, policy, and sectors where analytical reasoning and ethical insight are valued. This pathway is ideal for those seeking to deepen their expertise and contribute meaningfully to philosophical discourse.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Diving deep into philosophical thought, students engage critically with areas such as epistemology, moral and political philosophy, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, language, aesthetics, science, mathematics, and the history of philosophy. This programme combines advanced coursework with independent research, culminating in a substantial thesis that demonstrates original analysis and scholarly rigour. Graduates are prepared for academic careers, doctoral study, or roles in education, policy, and sectors where analytical reasoning and ethical insight are valued. This pathway is ideal for those seeking to deepen their expertise and contribute meaningfully to philosophical discourse.

Admission Requirements

85+
6+
Applicants for the Ph.D. program should possess an M.A. in Philosophy from NUS or equivalent qualifications from a recognized foreign university. Applicants for the M.A. program should (preferably) have a good honors degree in Philosophy from NUS or a recognized foreign university (the department may also admit students with a good Bachelor's degree with relevant research or working experience on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by the Board of Graduate Studies). In addition, all short-listed applicants will be interviewed.

3 Years
Aug

Tuition fees

Domestic
37,900 SGD
International
40,300 SGD

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