Overview

This Geopolitics of South Asia programme from National University of Singapore offers an interdisciplinary, future-forward education to aspiring journalists, entrepreneurs, analysts, policymakers, diplomats, researchers, and academics to engage with one of the world’s most dynamic geopolitical landscapes.

What will students gain?

A structured academic pathway to develop expertise in South Asia and its geopolitical landscape

Critical insights into regional and global geopolitics, from academic and practitioner perspectives

Ability to analyse and address geopolitical challenges using interdisciplinary and comparative frameworks

Enhanced employability in media, management consulting firms, investment firms, diplomacy, think tanks, NGOs, and academia

Foundation to become lifelong learners and thought leaders in regional and global affair

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Making of Modern South Asia

Gender and Politics in South Asia

Borders, Partitions and Capitals in South Asian Geopolitics

Political Cinema and Cinema as Politics in South Asia

Memory and Politics in South Asia

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-14 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Political Science Asian studies View 9 other Masters in Asian studies in Singapore

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

IELTS

6

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General requirements

A good NUS Honours degree (Merit/Second Class and above) or equivalent (e.g., a four-year Bachelor's degree with at least an average grade of B or equivalent) in related disciplines such as the humanities, social sciences, area studies, and other inter-disciplinary studies with evidence of having read subjects related to South Asia or Asia; or

A good Bachelor's degree (at least an average grade of B equivalent) in related disciplines such as the humanities, social sciences, area studies, and other inter-disciplinary studies with evidence of having read subjects related to South Asia or Asia and successful completion of a placement test; or exceptionally.

Other relevant qualifications and experience, and successful completion of a placement test;

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Tuition Fees

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38150 SGD / year

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Citizens or residents

38150 SGD / year

≈ 38150 SGD / year

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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