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Graduate Programmes

The Department of Japanese Studies invites applications from qualified candidates for the MA and PhD postgraduate programmes.

• Admission
• Modules (Levels 5000-6000)
• Dissertations
• Candidature
• Scholarships
• Research Topics

Dissertations

MA and PhD dissertations can be written either in English (preferably) or Japanese. A MA thesis should not exceed 40,000 words if written in English, and 100,000 characters if written in Japanese. A PhD thesis should not exceed 80,000 words if written in English, and 200,000 characters if written in Japanese.

Candidature

MA and PhD programmes (by research) are offered on a part-time and full-time basis. The minimum and maximum periods of full-time and part-time MA candidature are 1 and 3 years while that of PhD candidature are 2 and 5 years respectively.

Scholarships

Graduate students can apply for NUS research scholarships as well as conference grants. The University offers attractive bond-free research scholarships which provide full-time MA and PhD candidates with a monthly stipend of S$1,500 and a full research subsidy. More information can be found at Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences graduate programmes page.

The Japan Foundation and Sanwa Bank Foundation also offer scholarships and grants for students who wish to pursue some form of graduate training and study in Japan.