Program Overview

Graduate Diploma in Asian and Global History

The Graduate Diploma in Asian and Global History is a program that allows candidates to study the history of diverse cultures and societies across Asia and the world. They will also acquire in-depth knowledge of Singaporean history and understand the dynamic narratives that shape the nation-state’s national identity. The broad mix of courses will help to hone graduates’ cross-cultural empathies and tolerance for difference, enabling them to thrive in different cultural settings.

Admission Criteria

Applicants for the Graduate Diploma coursework program should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines such as history and area studies, and disciplinary or interdisciplinary academic programs in the humanities and social sciences that give the major a measure of competence in historical subject matters; or Bachelor’s degree with a relevant Graduate Certificate with a minimum GPA of 3.00.
• At least two years of relevant work experience.
• Candidates with other qualifications and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by the BGS.
• Applicants whose native tongue and medium of University instruction is not English must complete the TOEFL or IELTS and obtain the results set by the particular program.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose native tongue and medium of university instruction is not English should submit TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores as evidence of their proficiency in the English language. The minimum TOEFL score required is:

• Internet-based test (iBT): Minimum score of 85 (with minimum of 22 for the writing section)
• Computer-based test (CBT): Minimum score of 237 A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required.

Applications

Applications to pursue the programs must be submitted online. There is a non-refundable fee of SGD$100 (inclusive of GST) for each application. The application and fees must be respectively submitted and paid by the relevant deadlines.

Fees

Fees are payable at SGD4,055 (inclusive of GST) per course for AY, irrespective of nationality. Candidates shall pay a SGD$5,450 (inclusive of GST) non-refundable deposit upon acceptance of the offer of admission. In addition, candidates are also required to pay other miscellaneous student fees as decided by the University.

Candidature

The majority of candidates will likely be able to complete the program in 1 or 2 semesters if they read it full-time. Those pursuing it part-time are likely to complete the program in 2 to 6 semesters. International students on student visas must be enrolled in the program full-time. Students residing in Singapore may enroll for part-time study.

The maximum candidature periods are as follows:

• MA (full-time): 36 months
• MA (part-time): 48 months
• Graduate Diploma: 36 months
• Graduate Certificate: 36 months

Continuation and Graduation Requirements

To obtain a Graduate Diploma in Asian and Global History, students must:

• Pass 24 units comprising
  • HY5305, and
  • 5 primary field courses
• Obtain a minimum GPA of 2.75

Further Education

Grades and units earned by candidates in the Graduate Certificate program or while reading individual graduate courses may be transferred towards fulfilling the requirements of a Graduate Diploma or MA Coursework program, subject to approval by the Faculty.

• Each course to be transferred should have been read and completed within the last 10 years. The application for such transfers may be rejected if it is deemed that the contents of the course(s) in question are no longer relevant or not of comparable content and level. Candidates are advised to apply for the transfers within the first month of candidature.
• The average GPA of all courses allowed for grade and units transfer to a Graduate Diploma program must be at least 2.75.
• The average GPA of all courses allowed for grade and units transfer to a MA Coursework program must be at least 3.00.

Courses

The course descriptions can be found in the program catalog, and the timetable can be found in the university’s course schedule.

Course Code | Course Title ---------|--------- Core Course HY5305 | Approaches to World History Primary Field Courses HY5210 | Approaches to Modern Southeast Asian History HY5211 | Approaches to Modern East Asian History HY5303 | Problems in Cultural History HY5304 | Imperialism and Empires: Historical Approaches HY5401 | Historiography on China HY5402 | Reconsidering the Cold War HY5403 | Interpreters of Southeast Asian Pasts HY5412 | Studying Singaporean History HY5413 | Special Topics in Asian and Global History HY5416 | The United States and Asia HY5418 | Comparative Business History

Graduate Programmes

The university offers various graduate programs, including:

• Graduate Certificate
  • Graduate Certificate in Applied and Public History
  • Graduate Certificate in Asian and Global History
• Graduate Diploma
  • Graduate Diploma in Applied and Public History
  • Graduate Diploma in Asian and Global History
• Masters
  • MA (Coursework) Double Degree in History with London School of Economics and Political Science
  • MA (Coursework) in Applied and Public History
  • MA (Coursework) in Asian and Global History
  • Masters by Research
• PhD
• Graduate Courses
• Other Information
• Prizes
• Alumni
  • Alumni – MA (Research)
  • Alumni – PhD
• Coursework Brochure

Department of History

The Department of History is part of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the National University of Singapore. The department is located at 11 Arts Link, AS1-05-27, Singapore.