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Postgraduate ยท Social Sciences ยท ๐Ÿ“ Singapore, Singapore

MSocSci Social Sciences

National University of Singapore

Duration
1 year Full-time
Next intake
August 2027
Indicative annual fee
S$45,000 / year

Fee shown is indicative for the full programme

Course overview

NUS's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is the largest in Singapore, and the MSocSci lets you specialise across political science, sociology, geography or social work.

Singapore is a working laboratory for public policy questions โ€” housing, ageing, migration and urban density are all live issues within walking distance of the campus.

Key modules

  • Social Theory
  • Advanced Research Methods
  • Quantitative Analysis for Social Science
  • Specialisation Seminar
  • Public Policy in Asia
  • Master's Thesis

Entry requirements

Academic

A good bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline โ€” typically a UK 2:1, a CGPA around 3.0/4.0, or an Indian first class in a social science discipline

English language

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 92 overall
  • PTE Academic: 62 overall

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route, we advise on those free of charge.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ August 2027

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Singapore.

  • Policy Analyst
  • Social Researcher
  • Civil Service Officer
  • NGO Manager
  • Urban Planning Researcher

Post-study work in Singapore: Work pass with a qualifying job offer. Read the Singapore student visa guide.

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MSocSci Social Sciences: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for MSocSci Social Sciences at National University of Singapore?

A good bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline โ€” typically a UK 2:1, a CGPA around 3.0/4.0, or an Indian first class in a social science discipline English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 92 overall; PTE Academic 62 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements free of charge.

How much does MSocSci Social Sciences cost?

Fee shown is indicative for the full programme Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is completely free.

When can I start MSocSci Social Sciences?

This course has intakes in August 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

Is the university placement service really free?

Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the universityโ€™s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.