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Undergraduate Admissions
The Sociology Division looks out for candidates with strong critical thinking and writing skills. There is no single subject that gives you these skills: you can develop them by studying biology, chemistry, economics, geography, history, language, literature, mathematics, physics, etc – any subject that requires you to think through the material and write about it. In addition, we regard an active interest in current affairs, both within Singapore and internationally, as essential in a Sociology applicant.
You need to meet NTU’s general admission requirements, and a good Polytechnic diploma OR strong ‘A’ levels (including a good pass in GP or K&I). If you are a Polytechnic candidate, you’ll need to have at least a pass in GCE ’O’ Level English Language and your other GCE ‘O’ level subjects may be considered. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and the division also interviews and administers writing tests for select candidates.
Students must satisfy the basic requirements for admission into NTU.
1) For GCE 'A' level Holders
Examination in the English medium must be obtained in all of the following:
Three GCE 'A' level subjects with passes in at least two subjects at advanced level;
A pass in General Paper, which may be waived in special cases where, in the opinion of the Admissions Selection Committee, the applicants have done exceptionally well in other subjects at 'A', 'AO' or 'O' levels;
A minimum grade D7 in a mother tongue language at GCE 'A' level or a pass in Chinese B/ Malay B/ Tamil B or a minimum grade of D7 in a higher mother tongue language; and
2) For Local Polytechnic Diploma Holders
Application is opened to all local Polytechnic Diploma holders regardless of the diploma obtained. |
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Graduate Admissions
Graduate Studies Admissions Requirements
All applicants for graduate studies must complete the formal application process. Compelete requirements and other information may be found by clicking here.
A brief summary of requirements is provided below, though students should consult the link above for more complete information and procedures.
Application Deadlines:
31 January for August Intake (Semester 1 registration)
30 June for the following January Intake (Semester 2 registration)
Admission Requirements for MA in Sociology by Research
- An undergraduate degree, preferably in a social science, especially sociology. Note: Students with little or no prior sociological training may be granted admission conditional on their satisfactory completion of an additional reading course. Students in this category will therefore be required to submit additional documentation concerning their undergraduate training (including official syllabi from previous training bearing the signature or stamp of the relevant authority or institution and letters of reference from previous instructors detailing the character and scope of their undergraduate training in social sciences, sociology, or other relevant fields. Students with no social science background are very unlikely to be admitted.
- A personal statement indicating your rationale for pursuing graduate training in sociology.
- A statement of proposed research area that refers to some specific set of empirical problems, conditions, or arrangements. This statement should include some discussion of relevant social scientific literature.
- Three sealed reference letters testifying to (1) Academic preparation, (2) Aptitude for research/practice in sociology, and (3) Sound personal character and motivation to pursue a career in sociology.
Admission Requirements for Ph.D. in Sociology by Research
- A Masters degree in sociology or a closely related field is preferred.
- GRE General Test: The Division requires students to submit scores from GRE general test. Students may wish to submit scores from the GRE sociology test, but this is not compulsory.
- A personal statement indicating your rationale for pursuing a Ph.D. in sociology.
- A statement of proposed research area that refers to some specific set of empirical problems, conditions, or arrangements. This statement should include some discussion of relevant social scientific literature
- A copy of your Master's thesis or equivalent sample of written work (e.g. papers, articles)
- Three sealed reference letters testifying to (1) Academic preparation, (2) Aptitude for research/practice in sociology, and (3) Sound personal character and motivation to pursue a career in sociology
For overall information about general requirements, please visit admissions website.
For information about general requirements at the Humanities and Social Sciences, please visit the school admissions website. |
