Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FASS)
The Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Southeast Asia is designed for those seeking to deepen their knowledge of the region's pressing contemporary issues and develop analytical and cross-cultural skills relevant to careers in academia, policy analysis, multinational enterprises, international organisations, and cultural institutions.
Candidates seeking admission must have obtained:- A good NUS Honours degree (Merit/Second Class and above) or equivalent (e.g., a four-year Bachelors 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 Southeast Asia or Asia; or- A good Bachelors 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 Southeast Asia or Asia and successful completion of a placement test; or exceptionally,- Other relevant qualifications and experience, and successful completion of a placement test; however, admission is subject to approval by the Board of Graduate Studies.Candidates whose native tongue and medium of undergraduate instruction is not English must 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. A minimum TOEFL score of 85 (with a minimum of 22 for the writing section) is required for the internet-based test, while a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 in all sections and overall score is required.
S$16165.12
| Course Code | Course Name | Course Date | Criteria | Learn More |
| SEA5101 | History, Politics and Economics of Modern Southeast Asia | TBC | TBC | View |
| SEA5102 | TBC | TBC | ||
| SEA5201 | Politics of Environment in Southeast Asia | TBC | TBC | View |
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Last updated: 28 March 2026
