Graduate Programme Handbook 2011
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HANDBOOK FOR HIGHER DEGREE CANDIDATES (RESEARCH)
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Table of Contents
1. 2. 3. INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIVERSITY, AND THE SCHOOL ........................................................ 1 THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AND KEY STAFF ...................................................................... 4 ACADEMICS POLICIES AND GUIDELINES .................................................................................... 6
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Research Programme................................................................................................ 6 Academic Year .......................................................................................................... 6 Period of Candidature ................................................................................................ 7 Course Registration ................................................................................................... 7 Exemption, Transfer of Credits & ‘Pass/Fail’ Courses .............................................. 7 Grade Point Average (GPA) Grading System and Graduation Requirements.......... 8
3.6.1 Definition of Grade Point Average............................................................................. 8 3.6.2 Grades With Grade Point .......................................................................................... 8 3.6.3 Notations Without Grade Points ................................................................................ 9 3.6.4 Subject Exemption and Transfer of Credits .............................................................. 9 3.6.5 Fail Grade .................................................................................................................. 9 3.6.6 Graduation Requirements and Academic Performance ........................................... 9 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11
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Confirmation Exercise.............................................................................................. 10 Academic Paths ....................................................................................................... 11 Selection of Research Projects / Match with a Supervisor ...................................... 13 Graduate English Course & Small Group Teaching Course ................................... 13 Overseas/Local Conferences and Overseas Research Attachment ....................... 13 Honour Code, Programme Regulations .................................................................. 15 Unofficial Leave Granted by School ........................................................................ 15 Official Leave of Absence (LOA) for Research Students ……………………..…….. 15 Medical Leave.......................................................................................................... 16 Change of candidature / Conversion from MA to PhD candidature ........................ 17 Request to transfer to another School ..................................................................... 17 Withdrawal from research programme .................................................................... 17 Consultation ............................................................................................................. 17 Printing and Photocopying services ........................................................................ 17 University Fees ........................................................................................................ 18 Research Scholarships ............................................................................................ 18 Financial Assistance (Tuition Fee Loan) ............................................................... 189 Milestones and study plan for PhD research students ............................................ 20 Milestones and study plan for Master of Arts research students ............................ 23 Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC) .......................................................................... 26 Submission of Annual Progress Report for Renewal of University Award .............. 27 Submission of Confirmation Report for Master / PhD Candidature ......................... 27 Notification & Final Submission of Thesis ............................................................... 27 Application for Extension of Thesis Submission Deadline ...................................... 27
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UNIVERSITY AND SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES...................................................... 15
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FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION / FEES PAYABLE ..................................................................... 18
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REVIEW OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS OF RESEARCH CANDIDATES ........................................ 20
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Presentation for Oral Defense of Thesis ................................................................. 28 Central Administrative Offices and Services ........................................................... 29 NTU Library ............................................................................................................. 30 Other Information ..................................................................................................... 31 Public Transport in Yunnan Garden Campus .......................................................... 32 Dining at NTU .......................................................................................................... 34 NTU Medical Centre ................................................................................................ 34 Banking .................................................................................................................... 34 Retail ........................................................................................................................ 34 Sports and Recreational Facilities ........................................................................... 35
Important Phone numbers ......................................................................................................... 35 NTU Yunnan Garden Campus Map ........................................................................................... 36
SERVICES AND INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 29
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Living and getting around the Yunnan campus ............................................................................... 32
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The School of Humanities and Social Sciences: Our Philosophy and Mission Statement Our Mission "... to fulfil the ideals of teaching and scholarship in the humanities and social sciences, enabling graduates and researchers to confront the challenges of the 21st-century world." Our Vision "... to be a leading intellectual centre of humanities and social sciences in Asia, making valuable contributions to the advancement of knowledge and human life." Our Graduates "... will develop breadth of imagination and depth of perspective...will be proactive rather than reactive in a fast-changing 21st-century environment... alive to local, regional and global issues...able to take the initiative in analysing and improving the world around us - intelligently, inventively, critically, and creatively. And make the difference..."
We hope that your time at HSS will be happy and that you will find studying for a postgraduate degree with us to be an enjoyable, rewarding and productive experience.
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Dear Research Student
Welcome to the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) I would like to personally welcome you to our school. We are very pleased that you have chosen us for your graduate studies, and I sincerely hope this will be an enriching journey. This Handbook is a helpful guide for new and current research students. This should be viewed as a HSS-specific companion to the other University’s guides and regulations. As a matriculated student, you are advised to familiarise yourselves with the policies, regulations and guidelines of the University, and particularly those of the School and our Graduate Studies Office. In HSS-Graduate Studies, we will provide you with assistance and guidance in all academic and non-academic matters, but there will also be active involvement by your individual Divisions. The services that we in the HSS-Graduates Studies Office provide include: • new student registration, orientation, and advising • assisting with subject registration, and appeals to take specific subjects • the award and funding for your studies, and the administration of the awards • academic advising, and graduation requirements • interpretation of University and School policies • private appointments to resolve problems • referral to other offices in the University Our team is available during office hours Monday to Friday. You may phone us (refer to the contact numbers listed below in Contact Information for Key School Offices), or drop us an email. You are also welcome to send to me comments, questions, and concerns regarding our research programmes at any time. I hope you will have an enjoyable and enriching experience pursuing research in our School. Sincerely Associate Professor Francesco Cavallaro Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)
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INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIVERSITY, AND THE SCHOOL
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is one of the two corporatised universities in Singapore, which receive funding from the government. NTU has its origins in the Nanyang Technological Institute (NTI), which began operations in 1982 with 582 engineering undergraduate students. As the Institute developed, more courses, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, were introduced. Research too was targeted as a vital part of its academic activities. Generous funds were made available for research projects, scholarships and recruitment of staff such as post-doctoral research fellows. Interdisciplinary research centres were established in technological areas that were considered to be of strategic importance to Singapore’s economy. In 1991 NTI was reconstituted and renamed as the Nanyang Technological University. NTU saw to it that the momentum begun by NTI was increased and reinforced. Today NTU has established a worldwide reputation for its excellence in technological teaching and research. The University is organised into Colleges which are headed by a Dean, and the National Institute of Education, and other learning and research institutes. Each College comprises of several Schools, each headed by a Chair. Each School is further divided into smaller administrative units known as Divisions. The University’s Schools are located at the main campus- Yunnan Garden Campus.
YUNNAN GARDEN CAMPUS College of Engineering (which comprises 6 Schools) College of Business (which comprises the Nanyang Business School) College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences, which comprises the following 3 Schools: • School of Humanities and Social Sciences • School of Communication and Information • School of Art, Design and Media College of Science (which comprises 2 Schools) National Institute of Education (which comprises various academic groups providing educational and teachers’ training).
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) in NTU was set up in 2003, starting with a small core of professors and students, and has grown to 150 faculty members, 2400 undergraduates, and 130 graduate students, of which about 70 are enrolled in the research Masters and PhD programmes. The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is home to six Divisions: Chinese, Economics, English, Linguistics & Multilingual Studies, Psychology and Sociology; and two minor programmes: History and Politics & Public Administration. The School offers research programmes in all of these disciplines; the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme is offered by all Divisions and minor programmes, while five of the Divisions, Chinese (中文系), English, Linguistics & Multilingual Studies, Psychology, and Sociology, also offer Master of Arts (MA). Our aim is to achieve excellence in education and research. Singapore is in a unique geographical position to nurture a research environment relevant to contemporary Asia and the global community. As an integral part of NTU, a historically engineering-focused university with an outstanding tradition of research and innovation, the School registers a dynamic
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presence on campus. Graduate studies in the humanities and social sciences act as a central feature of this vibrant intellectual life. Key aspects of graduate studies in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences include: • Global and comparative perspectives • Broad-based intellectual stimulation • Multi-disciplinary approaches • Complex cultural awareness • Contemporary Asian relevance • International network of researchers Candidates pursuing graduate degrees by research work towards a thesis on an approved topic working work closely with their supervisors, and also take courses in their chosen discipline.
PhD and MA programmes are offered in the following disciplines and key research areas: • Chinese (中文系) Pre-Modern China: Literature, History, and Thought (古代中国：文学、历史、思想); Modern China: Literature, Culture, and History, (现代中国：文学、文化、历史); Linguistics and Chinese Linguistics (语言学与汉语语言学); Translation Studies (翻译研究); Studies of Ethnic Chinese (华人研究) English English Renaissance Literature; Eighteenth-Century Literature; Literature of the Romantic period; The Nineteenth-Century Novel; Victorian Literature; SE Asian Literature and Culture; Contemporary Fiction; 20th Century Irish Literature; Science and Literature; Contemporary Drama; Postcolonial Studies; Asian American Literature and Film; Film Studies and Asian Cinema; Literary and Critical Theory; Post-Jungian Psychology and Literature; Gender Studies; Creative Writing, Poetry; Medieval Literature; 19th Century American Literature; 20th Century American Literature; Elizabethan Literature; Shakespeare; Modernism in Euro-America and East Asia;Globalization; Performance Studies; Magical Realism; Historical Materialism; The Long Eighteenth Century
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Economics (PhD only) International Economics; Chinese Economy; Southeast Asian Economies; Macroeconomics; Macroeconometric Modeling; Econometric Modeling; Labour Economics; Development Economics; Environmental Economics; Behavioural Economics; Industrial Organisation; Nonlinear Economics; Game Theory History
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Asia in Global and Transnational Perspectives; Modern and Contemporary China; Sino-Southeast Asian Interactions; Asian Diasporas and Migration; History of South Asia; History of Singapore in the Regional Context; Modern/Contemporary History of Science, Technology, and Medicine; Business History; Environmental History
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Linguistics & Multilingual Studies Bilingualism and Multilingualism; Child Language Acquisition; Chinese Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; Language and Culture; Language and Gender; Language Attitudes and Identity; Language Contact and Language Change; Language Description, Documentation and Typology; Language Maintenance and Language
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Shift; Language Policy and Language Planning; Morphology; Neurolinguistics; Phonetics and Phonology; Pragmatics; Psycholinguistics; Semantics; Syntax; World Englishes
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Psychology Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience; Clinical Psychology; Cognitive Science; Cultural and Social Psychology; Personality Psychology; Humans and Technology; Evolutionary Psychology and Animal Behaviour; Lifespan Development; Organizational Psychology, Quantitative Psychology
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Politics & Public Administration (PhD only) Leadership; Public Relations; Crisis Management; Politics and Governance of Singapore; Administrative Reforms; Corporate Governance; China-ASEAN Relations; Chinese Overseas; Public Administration Theory; Chinese Public Administration; Public Management; Public Governance; Citizen Participation; Performance Management in Public Sector; E-government and Comparative Public Administration
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Sociology Cultural Sociology; Economic Sociology; Political Sociology; Social Inequality; Organisations; Globalisation; Development and Social Change; Migration ; Science and Technology; Environmental Sociology; Media; Cities and Urban Life; Religion; Language ; Deviance and Subcultures; ; Popular Culture ; Social Psychology; Family; Gender and Sexuality; Tourism; Education; Sociology of Southeast Asia; Chinese Societies
Applicants with other research interests and in multi-disciplinary areas are welcome to apply.
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THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AND KEY STAFF Professor Liu Hong Assoc Prof Yohanes Eko Riyanto Assoc Prof Low Chan Kee Assoc Prof Rebecca Ang Pei-Hui Chair, School of Humanities and Social Sciences Associate Chair (Academic) Associate Chair (Administration), and Acting Head of Division of Economics Associate Chair (Research)
Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s Office Assoc Prof Francesco Cavallaro Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) Ms Ivy Goh Ai Wei Assistant Manager (Graduate Studies) Ms Sitinur Ain Yuza Binte Ngatimin Executive Officer (Graduate Studies) Division of Chinese Assoc Prof Cheung Chiu-Yee Assoc Prof Lee Guan Kin Ms Choo Siew Hong Ms Goh Siew Hiang Division of Economics Assoc Prof Low Chan Kee Assoc Prof Tan Kim Heng Ms Ivy Teo Siok Mui Ms Julianna Yik Soh Yuen Division of English Assoc Prof Neil Murphy Asst Prof Daniel Keith Jernigan Ms Priscilla Yong Su Lin Ms Suzana Binte Abdul Tayep Division of Linguistics and Multilingual Studies Assoc Prof Ng Bee Chin Assoc Prof Alexander Coupe Ms Maya Ram Gopinath Ms Chua Mei Fen, Ann-Marie Division of Sociology Assoc Prof Kwok Kian Woon Asst Prof Md Saidul Isam Asst Prof Genaro Castro-Vázquez Ms Neirmaladevi Nathan Mr Koh Hwei Keong Mr Kadhiresan Bala Division of Psychology Professor Anthony Hayes Asst Prof Wendy Jiann-Yun Cheng Ms Lydia Seah Hui Lin Ms Lela Ahmad Head of Division of Linguistics and Multilingual Studies Graduate Studies Coordinator Secretary Senior Assistant Manager Associate Dean of College(HASS) and Head of Division of English Graduate Studies Coordinator Assistant Manager Executive Officer
Head of Division of Chinese Graduate Studies Coordinator Senior Assistant Manager Executive Officer / Secretary
Associate Chair (Administration), and Acting Head of Division of Economics Graduate Studies Coordinator Secretary Higher Clerical Officer
Head of Division of Sociology Graduate Studies Coordinators Secretary Assistant Manager Executive Officer
Head of Division of Psychology Graduate Studies Coordinator Senior Assistant Manager Executive Officer
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Ms Siti Nurzilah Binte Abu
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History Group Prof Liu Hong Public Administration Group Assoc Prof Wu Wei Asst Prof Wenxuan Yu Ms Jeslyn Teo Siew Lan
Head of History Group
Head of Public Administration Group Graduate Studies Coordinator Executive Officer / Secretary
For a complete listing of the School’s faculty and staff and their qualifications, experience and research interests, please refer to the School’s website at http://www.hss.ntu.edu.sg
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3. 3.1
ACADEMICS POLICIES AND GUIDELINES Research Programme
Research Students (also termed as research candidates) reading for a higher degree by research pursue independent but supervised research on an approved topic based on which a thesis must be submitted for examination (refer to regulations and format of thesis). Students are also required to complete the coursework required and to attain the stipulated GPA grade (refer to para 3.4 below) in the stipulated number of courses (which you may refer to as subjects). The number of courses for the research programmes is: at least 3 for Master’s candidate and 6 for PhD candidates. Selection of courses is made after consultation with the research supervisor. At HSS, the research programme that candidates pursue will lead to the award of the degree of Master of Arts (MA) or the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The research thesis is a partial fulfillment of the degree being pursued, and candidates have to also fulfil the required courses and attain a good GPA score to be awarded the degree they are pursuing. Research candidates work closely and keep in regular contact with their assigned supervisor on their research project. Supervisors will submit regular yearly reports on the progress of each candidate under their supervision. In addition to being examined on the thesis, a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must pass an oral examination on the subject matter of his thesis and other related subjects. For M.A. candidates, the oral examination may be prescribed at the discretion of the Board of Examiners.
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Academic Year
The academic year, which commences in August each year, is normally divided into two semesters. For updates, please visit the Graduate Studies Office website via: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/collegesandprogrammes/acadcalendar/Pages/gradcalendar.aspx
The division of a semester into 2 halves has implications for application for official leave of absence from your studies, and thus fee payment.
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Period of Candidature
Candidates may be admitted as full-time or part-time students. The minimum and maximum periods of candidature are as follows: Full-Time Programmes Doctor of Philosophy Master's Degree Minimum 2 years 1 year Maximum 5 years 3 years Part-Time Minimum 2 years 1 year Maximum 7 years 4 years
Please note the need to fulfil the residential period of candidature, that is, how long you need to stay at NTU for the research programme and degree you are pursuing. For Masters' candidate the minimum is one year, and for PhD candidate at least two years. Do take into account the residential period of candidature if you are applying for overseas attachment/research, and also applications for official leave of absence. 3.4 Course Registration
To register for courses or to check registered courses, please access the Course Registration System: New Research students are to register their courses only after matriculation, and after their data have been updated in the system. Students cannot access the Graduate Course Registration System immediately after their matriculation as GSO needs time to transfer their records and update their data. Students should access the GSLink 5-7 working days after their matriculation. Do so by navigating to the NTU home page and then • log on to GSLink • click “Course Registration” Students are strongly advised to read the instructions on the Course Registration website which provide important information. http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Services/Academic/graduates/courseregistration/Pages/whentoregister .aspx Students must register courses within the stipulated period. A course dropped within the stipulated registration period will not appear in your result slip and official transcript. For courses not dropped within the stipulated registration period, you will be deemed to have sat and failed the course and a grade “F” will be reflected in your result slip and official transcript. (Please note that such a failed course equals to ZERO mark for computation of GPA, refer to section 3.6) The ‘Registration Period’ for the next term of study is announced after the release of your examination results. 3.5 Exemption, Transfer of Credits & ‘Pass/Fail’ Courses
The following are the regulations on the number of courses allowed for exemption, transfer of credits and ‘Pass/Fail’ courses : Programme of Study Master’s PhD Combined Total No. of Courses Allowed for Exemption, Transfer Credits and ‘Pass/Fail’ Courses 1 3 Minimum No. of Courses Required (including exemption, credits transferred and ‘Pass/Fail’ courses) 3 6
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Example 1: A PhD student was granted one course exemption and has transferred credits for two courses to his NTU candidature. This student would not be allowed for more course exemptions, transfer of credits or any ‘Pass/Fail’ course. Example 2: A PhD student was already granted two course exemptions and now wants to register for two ‘Pass/Fail’ course. He will only be allowed to register for one ‘Pass/Fail’ course. Additional Courses Every research student, regardless of his admission year, is allowed to take two additional courses. Please note that additional courses are included in the CGPA calculations. Important: A student who has earlier satisfied the coursework requirement (i.e. completed the minimum number of courses and satisfied the minimum CGPA required) will not be barred from taking the two additional courses, if he/she so wishes. The additional courses are, however, not a requirement for confirmation or graduation.
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Grade Point Average (GPA) Grading System and Graduation Requirements
The Grade Point Average (GPA) grading system applies to all research students. 3.6.1 Definition of Grade Point Average Term Grade Point Average (TGPA) TGPA represents the grade point average of all subjects attempted by a student in any term of study. TGPA = SUM of (Grade Point x AU* for subject attempted in the term) Total AU* attempted in the term of study
Term refers to semester as a defined period of study in each programme. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) CGPA represents the grade point average of all subjects attempted by a student. CGPA = SUM of (Grade Point x AU* for subject attempted to date) Total AU* attempted to date *AU = Academic Unit: Each subject is assigned a certain number of AUs. It is a measure of the student's workload associated with both class attendance and preparation. The TPGA and CGPA will be reflected in the students’ transcripts of academic records. 3.6.2 Grades with Grade Point Letter Grade A+ A AB+ B BC+ C D+ D F Grade Point 5.00 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 0.00
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3.6.3 Notations without Grade Points Notations will also be used in the academic records. They have no assigned grade point and thus will not be counted in the calculation of TGPA or CGPA. * AT IP W X Subject with Pass/Fail grading only By attendance only In Progress Withdrawal Absent
3.6.4 Course Exemption and Transfer of Credits Courses that are exempted and courses with approval to transfer credits will not be counted in the calculation of TGPA or CGPA. However, they will be counted towards the AU requirement for graduation, and reflected in the transcript. 3.6.5 Fail Grade A Fail (F) grade obtained in a subject, and a new grade attained for any subsequent repeat, will be counted in the calculation of TGPA and CGPA. The grades for all attempts will be reflected in the transcript. 3.6.6 Graduation Requirements and Academic Performance 3.6.6.1 Students in Coursework Programmes Graduation Requirements The requirements for graduation of coursework students are as follows: i. ii. Successful completion of all requirements as prescribed by the programme of study; and A minimum CGPA of 2.50 is attained at the completion of the programme of study.
Satisfactory Academic Performance In any term of study, a coursework student is considered to be making satisfactory progress if he attains a minimum TGPA of 2.50. Poor Academic Performance A coursework student with poor academic performance will be subjected to the following actions: 1. Academic warning if TGPA < 2.50 in any term of study 2. Termination of Candidature if TGPA < 2.50 for the second consecutive term of study. 3. Appeal against termination on the grounds of extenuating circumstances may be made, subject to the following rules: i. the appeal must be submitted to the relevant School by the end of the first week of a term. Late appeals will not be considered. ii. normally, only one appeal is allowed per candidature
3.6.6.2 Students in Research Programmes Graduation Requirements For graduation, a research student has to fulfill the following conditions:
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1. Successful completion of all requirements as prescribed by the programme of study or School; and 2. After completion of all subject requirements, a minimum CPGA of 3.00 and 3.50 must be attained for Master’s students and PhD students respectively. Satisfactory Academic Performance In any term of study, a research student is considered to be making satisfactory progress if he satisfies the following conditions: 1. 2. 3. Attain a minimum TGPA of 3.00 for Master’s students and 3.50 for PhD students; Attain at least Grade Point 2.50 (grade C+) in every subject; and Complete all subject requirements within the following stipulated period: Master Full-Time Period to Complete Subject Requirements Poor Academic Performance A research student with poor academic performance will be subjected to the following actions: Research Programme Termination of Financial Aid and/or Candidature i. Failure to complete all subject requirements within the stipulated period as spelt out above; or ii. TGPA < 2.50 in two consecutive terms; or iii. TGPA < 3.00 in three consecutive terms. 1 year Part-time 1 year Full-Time 2 years PhD Part-Time 2 years
Academic Warning i. TGPA < 3.00 in any term of study of study; or
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Confirmation Exercise
The purpose of a Confirmation Exercise (CE) is to ensure that research candidates demonstrate a good grasp of their research area and topic; they must show general competence and broad knowledge which will be assessed in a CE. At the same time they must be able to write a research proposal with in-depth knowledge which will be assessed in the Confirmation Exercise. The aim of having research candidates do coursework subjects is to build up their competence in those subject matters. Candidates should pass their course requirement of 3 to 6 before undergoing the CE. The CE could also include oral presentation of papers which the students may be asked to critique.
For our School the research candidates (except for Division of Economics candidates) on the MA and PhD track must fulfill the Confirmation Exercise requirements by the end of their first year of candidature (for MA) and second year of candidature (for PhD) respectively. The Division of Economics requires their research candidates on the PhD track to complete the 6 courses requirement in the first year of studies. Please refer to the Academic Paths in Section 3.8.
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For PhD track research candidates who do not pass the Confirmation Exercise, they may consider the possible exit routes indicated in Section 3.8. For research candidates receiving an award, e.g. Research scholarship, or any other type of funding from the University who do not pass the CE, the award will be terminated. If the candidates do not have the means to continue on self-financed basis, they may be required to withdraw from the research programme. 3.8 Academic Paths
Doctor of Philosophy Programmes FULL-TIME Confirmation Exercise • By the end of 18 months (For January 2011 Intake onwards) • By the end of 24 months (For August 2010 Intake and before) • Complete 6 courses - Overall average grade = B (3.50) & at least grade C+ (2.50) for all courses • PhD students admitted from AY2009-10 onwards will have to attend and pass the English course HWG703 Graduate English (unless exempted), on top of the 6 courses requirement • Submit an in-depth literature review of an approved research topic PART-TIME Confirmation Exercise • By the end of 24 months • Complete 6 courses - Overall average grade = B (3.50) & at least grade C+ (2.50) for all courses • PhD students admitted from AY2009-10 onwards will have to attend and pass the English course HWG703 Graduate English (unless exempted), on top of the 6-course requirement • Submit an in-depth literature review of an approved research topic
Combined Total No. of Courses Allowed for Exemption, Transfer Credits and ‘Pass/Fail’ Courses • Maximum = 3 courses
Combined Total No. of Courses Allowed for Exemption, Transfer Credits and ‘Pass/Fail’ Courses • Maximum = 3 courses
Confirmation of Candidature • No later than 24 months (August 2010 Intake and before) • No later than 18 months (January 2011 Intake onwards) • No later than 12 months (Division of Economics students on PhD track receiving a scholarship) • For timely renewal of award, candidates are advised to submit their reports to their divisions at least 3 months before the expiry of the year’s award
Confirmation of Candidature • No later than 24 months
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Progress Reports # Progress reports must be submitted to the Schools on a yearly basis Thesis due for examination no later than 4 years (no later than 5years for selfsponsored candidates)
Progress Reports Progress reports must be submitted to the Schools on a yearly basis # 12 months – Progress Report # 24 months – outcome of Confirmation Exercise Thesis due for examination no later than 7 years
Exit to Master’s Programme (by Coursework) • This is a possible route for students who do not pass the Confirmation Exercise and have to leave the program • Courses taken during PhD study may be transferred as credits towards Master’s programme • All fees are payable by candidates Exit to Master’s Programme (by Research) • This is a possible route for students who do not pass the PhD Confirmation exercise and have to leave the programme • All fees are payable by candidates Master’s Programmes FULL-TIME Confirmation Exercise • By the end of the 1st year • Complete 3 courses - Overall average grade = B- (3.00) & at least grade C+ (2.50) for all subjects • Submit an in-depth literature review of approved research topic Combined Total No. of Courses Allowed for Exemption, Transfer Credits and ‘Pass/Fail’ Courses • Maximum = 1 course
Exit to Master’s Programme (by Coursework) • Exit is a possible route for students who do not pass the Confirmation Exercise and have to leave the program • Courses taken during PhD study may be transferred as credits towards Master’s programme • All fees are payable by candidates Exit to Master’s Programme (by Research) • This is a possible route for students who do not pass the PhD Confirmation exercise and have to leave the programme • All fees are payable by candidates
PART-TIME Confirmation Exercise • By the end of the 1st year • Complete 3 courses - Overall average grade = B- (3.00) & at least grade C+ (2.50) for all subjects • Submit an in-depth literature review of approved research topic Combined Total No. of Courses Allowed for Exemption, Transfer Credits and ‘Pass/Fail’ Courses • Maximum = 1 course
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Confirmation of Candidature • No later than 12 months • For timely renewal of award, candidates are advised to submit their reports to their divisions at least 3 months before the expiry of the year’s award Conversion to PhD Candidature • Must have taken 6 courses and passed the Confirmation Exercise • Conversion no later than 24 months Progress Reports Progress reports must be submitted to the divisions on a six monthly and yearly basis
Confirmation of Candidature • No later than 18 months
Conversion to PhD Candidature • Must have taken 6 courses and passed the Confirmation Exercise • Conversion no later than 24 months Progress Reports Progress reports must be submitted to the divisions no later than # 18 months - outcome of Confirmation exercise Thesis due for examination no later than 4 years
Thesis due for examination within 2 years (or 3 years for self-sponsored candidates)
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Selection of Research Projects / Match with a Supervisor
All admitted research candidates are assigned by the School to work on a specific project under the supervision of a faculty staff. Depending on your Division’s guidelines, a candidate may be given the opportunity to select his/her research topic of interest and the supervisor. Candidates are required to complete the GSO Form G/964/96C Proposed Research Topic and Supervisor within four weeks of the starting date of their candidature, or as determined by the Division. Candidates should find out from their Division concerning their prospective or assigned supervisor, and to learn about the faculty’s current research activities, and then finalise the selection of research topic and supervisor. The form should be submitted through the selected supervisor and your Division to the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s Office. 3.10 Graduate English Course & Small Group Teaching Course
All PhD students admitted from AY2009-10 onwards will be required to attend and pass the courses HWG702-Small Group Teaching, and HWG703 Graduate English (which is exempted for those who meet the exemption criteria). Students who fail the course will have to repeat it until they pass. These courses will be displayed in the transcript but will not be included in the GPA computation. Language & Communication Centre lecturers will conduct the classes for each semester. You will be informed of the commencement date and venue for the classes during the first week of each semester through email notification. 3.11 Overseas/Local Conferences and Overseas Research Attachment
Applications for overseas conference and overseas research attachment will be evaluated and approved on a case-by-case basis. Full-time PhD and MA students may apply for leave and one-time financial support, during their candidature at NTU, to present their research papers at reputable overseas conferences. Leave and partial financial support may be granted based on the merits of each case and subject to availability of funding.
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Since students will only be supported once for attending overseas conference, they are advised to reserve the one-time overseas conference financial support for the presentation of their theses or first-authored research papers. Priority will be given to final year graduating students. If it’s a course requirement for students to go overseas for their research work, they will need to submit a supporting letter as well as a form (Graduate Programmes by Research – Overseas Research Attachment) signed by their supervisor and Head of Division stating the purpose of this trip. This is granted to students that are required by their supervisor to conduct their research overseas. The student’s stipend will not be withheld during this period. The letter should also include the following information: 1. Period that student will be away 2. Destination and purpose of trip 3. Supervisor’s justification Students must take note that they still have to complete their 6-course/3-course requirement and satisfy their confirmation exercise within the stipulated period mentioned in Item 3.8 of this document even though they are carrying out their research overseas. If the overseas trip is not a requirement of the course, students will need to exhaust their unofficial leave first and submit a supporting letter from their supervisor for the remainder of the trip.
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4. 4.1
UNIVERSITY AND SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Honour Code, Programme Regulations
As a student of the University, you are expected to adhere to the Honour Code, and familiarise yourself with the rules and regulations of the research programme. If in doubt please check with the School, your Division, and the supervisor. For reference, see “Rules, Regulations and Code of Conduct” via https://sso.wis.ntu.edu.sg/gslink/nonpers/. 4.2 Unofficial Leave Granted by School
Based on University’s guidelines, research students who are funded by the University e.g. holding a research scholarship, are not entitled to any vacation leave. However the School may grant these scholars unofficial leave on an exigency basis for up to 18 days per year of candidature (calendar year). Unconsumed leave cannot be carried forward to the next year. Leave applications have to be supported by the supervisor and Head of Division, and approved by the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies). You have to complete the School’s Form “Unofficial Leave Application Form for Full-Time Graduate Students - by Research” and submit it least two weeks in advance to the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s office for processing of your intended leave application. Students are not allowed to take any leave during term time when they are required to attend courses and/or have been allocated teaching responsibilities, unless special approval has been granted by Head of Division under special circumstances. Leave cannot be accumulated and carried forward to the next year of candidature Students’ stipend will not be deducted during the leave period approved by the School; however, for leave of long duration the stipend may be withheld until the student reports back to School by personally reporting to their supervisor and the Division. No leave should be taken without prior application and approval. If students are found to have left the country without the School’s approval, they will be issued a warning letter and have their stipends deducted. The above guidelines on application and granting of unofficial leave are applicable to funded students. For self-financed and part-time students, it is not necessary for you to do so. However if a student intends to be away for a period of time and thus unable to continue with their studies, we request that they keep their assigned supervisor and Division informed of their absence. The other matter to keep in mind is that if they have registered for a course, and missed classes, and do not obtain the minimum GPA grades, their candidature in the programme will be reviewed and they may not be able to continue and may be asked to withdraw from the research programme. 4.3 Official Leave of Absence (LOA) for Research Students (including maternity leave)
Application for official leave of absence (LOA) must be submitted to GSO through the Supervisor, Division Head and Associate Chair (Graduate Studies). The candidate should submit the LOA application to the supervisor at least 7 working days in advance of the leave. Reasons for the application must be clearly stated and relevant supporting documents must be attached. Leave of absence granted will be counted towards the permitted maximum period of candidature. If the leave period applied for goes beyond the permitted maximum candidature, student must seek approval from the School for extension of candidature before the LOA can be processed. The candidature extended must be able to cover the leave period and the additional time needed to complete the thesis. There is no automatic extension of candidature to account for the period of leave. In addition, should the student submit the thesis for examination during the leave period, the student will be liable for fees for the semester.
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The period of leave of absence is counted towards the permitted maximum period of candidature. Students who are granted LOA after having attended lessons beyond the second week of a new semester (14 days or longer) shall be liable for payment of research fees for the entire semester. Students who are granted LOA but have not attended lessons beyond the second week (13 days or less) of a semester shall not be liable for the payment of research fees but will be liable for an administrative fee of $53.50 per semester to retain their names on the higher degree register. Students who are approved to be on leave for a full semester will pay the administrative fee. Students granted leave for half a semester (either for the first half or second half) will still be required to pay half the semester fees but is not required to pay any administrative fee. Please note that retrospective request for LOA is not permitted; fees owed has to be paid up and fees already paid will not be refunded. Students funded by the University on research scholarship are paid a monthly stipend. These students are required to be on campus and to work on their research/thesis. To be away from the University such funded students have to apply for official LOA, or approved unofficial leave granted by School. No stipend will be paid during the period of official LOA. The research scholarship will be suspended during the period of LOA, and will be resumed upon confirmation of students’ return from leave. The scholarship suspension will be counted towards the maximum period of the scholarship. That is, if the maximum period of scholarship for a Ph.D. student is 4 years and the student has taken 2 years of LOA, the student will receive only 2 years of scholarship. Special concession may be given to married female research scholars to apply for maternity leave with full scholarship stipend up to a limit of 8 weeks per occasion of childbirth. Approval is at the discretion of the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) of Schools on case-by-case basis. Application must be supported by a medical certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner in Singapore. The student will be required to submit her thesis within the scholarship tenable period. Request for maternity leave must be submitted in the same manner as normal official LOA. Full-time international students granted leave of absence for more than 3 months are required to cancel and surrender their Student's Pass as required by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, and re-apply for a new Student's Pass through the University at least 4 weeks before they resume study. Research students need not apply for official LOA to go for reservist, and there is no suspension of RSS stipend during the reservist period either. Students applying for LOA will need to fill up the ‘Higher Degree Candidature (By Research) Application For Leave of Absence’ form, which can be found in the GSLink.
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Medical Leave
All medical certificates should be submitted to your supervisor for endorsement, followed by the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s office. This is applicable only for full-time students who are receiving research scholarship or the teaching assistantship funded by the University or the School. More information on leave matters can be http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Services/StudentServices/admin/Pages/default.aspx found here:
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Change of candidature / Conversion from MA to PhD candidature
For change of candidature (e.g. converting candidature from full-time to part-time, converting candidature from MA to PhD, etc), candidates must write through your supervisor and the Head of Division, to seek approval from the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s office. The decision will be conveyed to you by the GSO. 4.6 Request to transfer to another School
Request for transfer to another School has to be submitted IN WRITING through the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s office to the Chair (School of HSS), and to the Chair of the School to be transferred to. The student must satisfy the entry requirement of the programme he/she wishes to transfer to the other School. The Chairs of both Schools must approve of the transfer. 4.7 Withdrawal from research programme
If you wish to withdraw from the programme of study, you must write through your supervisor, Head of Division, to inform the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s office with the form HSS/569/96B Termination of Research Scholarship /Candidature Students who matriculated their candidature but subsequently withdraw from the programme within 13th day of the first semester (i.e. less than the first two weeks), shall still be liable for payment of the matriculation fee, student card fee, computer fee and amenities fee. However, they will not be liable for research fee and examination fee. Students whose request for withdrawal is received after the second week of a semester (14 days or longer) shall also be liable for the payment of research fees for the semester. 4.8 Consultation
If you encounter any problem during the course of your candidature, you may consult your Division’s Graduate Studies Coordinator or the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s office. Associate Chair (Graduate Studies): Assistant Manager: Assoc Prof Francesco Cavallaro (ext 5302) Ivy Goh (ext 7999)
For general enquiries, you can ask the administrative staff, or the secretary of your Division, 4.9 Printing and Photocopying services
All full-time candidates are allowed access to the photocopy and printing facilities located at the Graduate Students Centre. The quotas are granted to research candidates during your studies, up till the submission of thesis for examination, as follow: • • • • The printing quota for Master Research Students is 7,000 pages. The photocopy quota for Master Research Students is 3,000 pages. The printing quota for PhD Research Students is 20,000 pages. The photocopy quota for PhD Research Students is 8,000 pages.
Do keep in mind the quota is only meant for your studies and research. If you are helping as a teaching assistant, research, or with other administration duties, (whether paid or unpaid) you are to use the printing and photocopying provisions of the Divisions, or the faculty who engaged you to do the work. If you use up your quota, you will have to pay for your own additional printing and photocopying. The Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s office will provide you with a pin number to access the above once we have your login user ID.
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5. 5.1
FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION / FEES PAYABLE University Fees
Fees are revised yearly. As and when fees are revised, the new fees will apply to all existing and new students. All fees are listed in Singapore dollars and are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST). The University Council reserves the right to alter fees at any time without notice. Fees for each academic year must be paid in advance and within the stipulated periods. The fees for the various academic years can be found here: http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/R-programs/BeforeApplyingResearch/Pages/Fees.aspx
Students are also required to pay other miscellaneous fees upon admission. Other Fees Matriculation Fee (nonrefundable, payable only once upon admission) Student Matriculation Card Fee (non-refundable, payable only once upon admission) Examination Fee(payable on submission of thesis) - Master's Degree - Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Computer Account Fee (per academic year)(Payable on admission) Amenities Fee - applicable to full-time students only (Payable upon billing together with research fee) Group Hospitalisation & Surgical Insurance (GHSI) Scheme - Compulsory for all International Students and Singapore Permanent Residents
Details of these fees can be found here: http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/Rprograms/BeforeApplying-Research/Pages/Fees.aspx
The research fees are exclusive of GST. The GST for these programmes are borne by MOE. 5.2 Research Scholarships
The University provides research scholarships to candidates with outstanding academic results to pursue higher degree studies by research on a full-time basis. The award is given on condition that you register as a full-time student of the University and undertake your studies full-time. You will diligently pursue and complete the higher degree within the prescribed period of the award. You are advised to read the terms and conditions in your letter of offer from Graduate Studies Office carefully. You are expected to submit your thesis in a form acceptable for examination by the last day of the award. The award is tenable for one year in the first instance and is renewable subject to good progress. Students who pass the PhD Confirmation Exercise may have their stipends increased. Recommendations will be made by the School to the University to have their stipends increased; this is subject to good performance in research and the attainment of required standards for courses taken.
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The maximum period of the award is two years for Master candidates and between three to four years for PhD candidates; subject to good performance and progress, as well as availability of research funding. In addition to the monthly stipend, the award also covers the annual research fee and the annual computer fee. The recipient shall not be on paid employment or accept paid employment or hold concurrently any other scholarship, fellowship, bursary or top-up allowance during the prescribed period of the award without the prior approval of the University. For information on eligibility, quantum of award and application, please visit the Graduate Studies Office website: http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/scholarships/Pages/ResearchScholarship.aspx For confirmed PhD candidates, you are not encouraged to downgrade to Master. Those who downgrade after having received more than 2 years of research scholarship during their PhD study will be required to pay back the excess stipend (beyond 2 years) upon downgrading to Master’s candidature. 5.3 Financial Assistance (Tuition Fee Loan)
Candidates enrolled in the research programmes are eligible to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan of up to the equivalent of 90% of tuition fee payable by Singapore citizens. The University has appointed selected banks as agents to administer the Tuition Fee Loan Scheme. For further information, please visit: http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/Pages/financialassistance.aspx#tuition
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6.
REVIEW OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS OF RESEARCH CANDIDATES
Your supervisor and the Division will be the primary reviewer of your progress, and performance. Please also refer to the milestone charts below:
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Milestones and study plan for PhD research students REQUIREMENTS, STUDY PLAN / WHAT TO DO WHEN / REMARKS Late August for Semester 1 August Intake Late December for Semester 2 January Intake After reporting to School and as soon as possible For authorisation & payroll processing Form: • Research Student Data form After matriculation and commencing your candidature at the University Forms: • Proposed research topic and supervisor for Higher degree candidates by research Study plan needs to be approved by supervisor, or by the Thesis Advisory Committee, if it is formed
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After accepting offer; be matriculated
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Submit Student Data Form - Report to School after matriculating with Graduate Studies Office (GSO). - Complete the form and submit to Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) for endorsement. - Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) office to submit to GSO to relay to Office of Finance. Proposed Research Topic & Supervisor Form - Find suitable supervisor to work with. - Submit research topic and brief write-up to supervisor. - Supervisor to submit the form through Head of Division, Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) to Chair for approval. - Approved form to be submitted by the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) office to GSO. Study Plan and Thesis Advisory Committee - Work out study plan for the candidature period with your supervisor - Supervisor and student through the Division, form a Thesis advisory Committee to approve study plan and assess student’s progress - The formed Thesis Advisory Committee to be submitted to Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) to send to GSO. Courses Requirement - Research students in the PhD programme must take 6 courses during the first 2 to 4 semesters of your studies. - A minimum CGPA of 3.5 must be attained. - After completion of the coursework requirement to pass the Confirmation Exercise. - Research students may appeal for up to 3 courses exemption on the basis of having taken graduate level courses in their previous graduate programme. - Student may be required to attend weekly research seminar. - PhD students admitted from AY2009-10 onwards are required to take the English courses HWG702-Small Group Teaching, and HWG703-Graduate English (which may be exempted for those who meet the exemption criteria), which is over and above the 6-course requirement. - The School may require you to take on additional courses which are necessary for your research. You may apply to take additional courses on top of the 6course requirement but please note that all courses taken (excluding English courses) counts toward your CGPA
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Registration of courses are to be approved by supervisor, or advised by the Graduate Studies Coordinator and the Division, and conveyed to the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s office. The 6-course requirements must be completed by the second year of your candidature or earlier. Economics Division candidates have to complete the 6-course requirements by the end of the first year. English courses have to be passed as well.
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score. Note: CGPA is the Cumulative Grade Point Average. Start of Research & Progress Report - Research students to work with their supervisor to submit research progress report every 12 months. Note: The progress reports are also used as a basis to determine whether your candidature will be renewed or discontinued. 7. Confirmation Exercise - After completing your subjects and achieving the CGPA requirement, you will be required to go through a and pass a Confirmation Exercise (CE). The CE panel will be formed by the Division - You will be informed accordingly to make preparations. - You will be required to submit 5 ring-bound copies of your confirmation report to your supervisor. The report should contain both the work you had done, and your plans for future research. It should be concise and precise. A significant part of it must contain details of future work and a time schedule towards completing your candidature and the writing up of a thesis. An in-depth literature review of your approved research topic is required which form part of the report. - If you do not pass the Confirmation Exercise, you may be required to undergo another Confirmation within a fixed period. - Research students who are not confirmed may be downgraded to Master’s candidature or given an option to exit by transferring to a Master by coursework programme. Please note that the funding for your studies may be terminated, if you are not confirmed as a PhD candidate. For scholars the Research Scholarship will be terminated, and you will have to continue on selffinancing basis. - The panel’s report and recommendation would be conveyed through the School to GSO. Note: The purpose of the PhD confirmation is to ensure that research students demonstrate a good grasp of their research area and topic. 8. Completion of Thesis - PhD student to go through Supervisor to inform the Head of Division, and the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) office to commence the appointment and approval examiners three months before your forecasted final thesis submission. The appointment of examiners must be approved by GSO before it is deemed official. Note: Please refer to attached Regulations and Formats for Submission of Thesis. Submission of Thesis To ensure the successful submission of thesis, students must take note to submit the following: - Thesis with a copy of abstract; - Receipt issued by Office of Finance for examination fee and semester tuition fees;
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Progress monitored by supervisor and Thesis Advisory Committee, if it is formed Form: • Six monthly research progress report After attaining the subjects and CGPA requirements, and by the second year of your candidature, or earlier for Division of Economics candidates. For all students, and to be submitted to School to convey to GSO: Form: • Confirmation or conversion of candidature /renewal of award / assessment of progress
To work out with your supervisor on the expected thesis completion date 3 months ahead, and submit through Division. Form: • Appointment of Examiners for Higher Degree Candidates by Research Thesis to be submitted according to the deadline prescribed according to the period of your funding award. Forms: • Supervisor's report on submission of thesis for
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A copy of academic records printed via GSLink; 3 ring-bound copies of the PhD Thesis
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examination Sample Academic Record from GSLink
(Note: Please check the terms of your funding award on whether the research fee is payable by you or paid by the award given to you. If your funding award has lapsed, you have to pay for the semester tuition fees and all other miscellaneous fees. )
Note: the date your supervisor signed in form ‘Supervisor’s Report on Submission of Thesis for Examination’ determines the last date you will receive your stipend for the month. GSO will also determine the tuition fees you are liable for, whether full semester or half a semester of tuition fee. You should submit the final draft to your supervisor in advance for him to have time to review and approve your final draft.
Normally PhD candidates take 3 to 5 years for their studies. This is not tied to the length of funding you are receiving. If the given funding has expired, the PhD student would have to continue on self-financing basis ie. find your own means to pay for your own upkeep and all fees which are due. To request for extension of time beyond the deadline given to complete thesis, the PhD student would have to write in with valid reasons for Associate Chair’s approval. Form: • Extension of time for submission of thesis
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Examination of Thesis - For PhD thesis, the panel of examiners will consist of one internal examiner and two 2 external examiners.
The examiners are given two months for examination. Taking into account time for the thesis parcel to be sent and returned, the decisions of the examiners may be known in 3 months.
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Amendments of Thesis - If the examiners recommend amendments- the examined thesis and required amendments and questions to be answered would be sent by GSO through the School and supervisor to the PhD student. - Students should work with the supervisor on amendments and reply to questions posed.
A research student is given a 6 months fee-free period to re-submit the amended thesis and answer the questions posed by examiners. If the amendments take more than 6 months, the research student would be liable to pay tuition fees and apply for extension of time to submit the amended thesis. If the maximum PhD candidature period of 5-year has lapsed, the PhD student has to apply to the Chair for extension of the maximum candidature. Form: • Submission of amended thesis for re-examination
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Re-examination of thesis - The amended thesis certified ready by the supervisor for re-examination is endorsed by the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies), and conveyed through the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s office to GSO to send for reexamination.
Examiners will be given 2 weeks to a month to re-examine the thesis.
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If the examiners still recommend amendments the process as described in para 11 would be repeated. - If the examiners accept the amended thesis, GSO will convey the decisions to the School and your supervisor so that an oral examination can be arranged. Oral Examination for PhD Candidate - The student is required to submit 3 or more final ringbound copies of his/her thesis through GSO to the members of the Oral Examination Panel. - Oral Examination Panel will be scheduled to review the final thesis, and conduct the oral examination with the PhD candidate. - The Panel may decide whether the PhD candidate has passed the oral examination, require another oral examination to be held, or require further amendments to the thesis. - While amending the thesis for the Oral Examination Panel’s review, the student may be required to pay tuition fees if he has already used up the 6 months fee-free period granted for thesis amendments. - The Oral Examination Panel may recommend that a PhD student be awarded a Master degree. - If the Oral Examination Panel recommends that the thesis be accepted for the award of the degree of PhD; GSO would inform the candidate to submit 2 or more hard bound thesis copies. Minor corrections may still be required which would be checked either by a Panel member, or the supervisor. Note: the formats for the hard bound submissions would be issued by GSO through the supervisor for the PhD candidate’s compliance. Awarding of PhD Degree by the University - Once the student has passed his thesis, oral examination, submitted his hardbound thesis and paid any outstanding fees, his name will be submitted to GSO for the conferment of his degree. Degree Conferred - GSO will send the conferment letters to the graduates. The letter can be used as proof of the degree obtained, pending the Convocation Ceremony and the issue of the degree certificates. - Once the degree is conferred, the PhD student is deemed a graduate of the University. Note: if proof of status is required, the graduate may apply online via GSLink for GSO to issue a certification letter, or pay for a copy of the transcript which would stipulate the subjects taken and the degree awarded.
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After all the examiners had recommended that the thesis be accepted for the award of the degree subject to the PhD candidate passing the oral examination. The Oral Examination is scheduled according to panel members’ availability.
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After submission of hard bound copies, and fulfilling all prescribed requirements.
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After the award of degrees.
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Milestones and study plan for Master of Arts research students REQUIREMENTS, STUDY PLAN / WHAT TO DO WHEN / REMARKS Late July for Semester 1 August Intake Late December for Semester 2 January Intake After reporting to School and as soon as possible
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After accepting offer; be matriculated
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Submit Student Data Form - Report to School after matriculating with Graduate Studies Office (GSO).
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Complete the form and submit to Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) for endorsement. Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) office to submit to GSO to relay to Office of Finance.
For authorisation & payroll processing Form: • Research Student Data form After matriculation and commencing your candidature at the University Forms: • Proposed research topic and supervisor for Higher degree candidates by research • Request to change supervisor(s) • Request for change of thesis title Study plan needs to be approved by supervisor, and to be monitored by the Division.
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Proposed Research Topic & Supervisor Form - Find suitable supervisor to work with. - Submit research topic and brief write-up to supervisor. - Supervisor to submit through Head of Division, Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) to Chair for approval. - Approved form to be submitted by the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) office to GSO.
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Study Plan and Thesis Advisory Committee - Work out study plan for the candidature period with your supervisor - Supervisor and student to keep the Division informed of progress in studies and forecasted review date and candidature confirmation Courses Requirement - Research students in the MA programme must take 3 courses during the first 2 semesters of your studies. - A minimum CGPA of 3.0 must be attained. - After completion of the coursework requirement, students will need to pass the Confirmation Exercise. - Research students may appeal for up to one course exemption on the basis of having taken graduate level courses in their previous graduate programme. - Student may be required to attend weekly research seminar. - The School may require you to take on additional courses which are necessary for your research. - Above the requirements stipulated, you may apply to take additional courses but please note that all courses taken (excluding English courses) counts toward your CGPA score. Note: CGPA is the Cumulative Grade Point Average. Start of Research & Progress Report - Research students to work with their supervisor to submit research progress report every 12 months Note: The progress reports are also used as a basis to determine whether your candidature and scholarship in the research programme can be continued.
Registration of courses to be approved by supervisor, or advice by the Graduate Studies Coordinator and the Division, and conveyed to the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s office. The 3 courses requirements must be completed by the end of the first year.
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Progress monitored by supervisor and Thesis Advisory Committee, if it is formed Form: • Six monthly research progress report After attaining the courses and CGPA requirements Form: • Confirmation or conversion of candidature /renewal of award / assessment of progress
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Confirmation Exercise - After completing your courses and achieving the CGPA requirement, you will be required to go through a and pass the Confirmation Exercise (CE). The CE panel will be formed by the divisions. - You will be informed accordingly to make preparations. You will be required to submit 5 ring-bound copies of your confirmation report to your supervisor. The report should contain both the work you had done, and your plans for future research. It should be concise and precise. A significant part of it must contain details of
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future work and a time schedule towards completing your candidature and the writing up of a thesis. An indepth literature review of your approved research topic is required which form part of the report. If you do not pass the Confirmation Exercise, you may be required to undergo another Confirmation within a fixed period. The panel’s report and recommendation would be conveyed through the School to GSO.
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Note: The purpose of the Confirmation Exercise is to ensure research students demonstrate a good grasp of their research area and topic. Completion of Thesis - MA student to go through Supervisor to inform the Head of Division, and the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) office to commence with search and appointment of examiners, and to seek approval of examiners to be appointed by GSO three months before your forecasted final thesis submission.
To work out with your supervisor on the expected thesis completion date 3 months ahead, and inform the Division. Form: • Appointment of Examiners for Higher Degree Candidates by Research Thesis to be submitted according to the deadline prescribed according to the period of your funding award. Forms: • Supervisor's report on submission of thesis for examination • Sample Academic Record from GSLink Normally MA candidates take 2 to 3 years for their studies. This is not tied to the length of funding you are receiving. If the given funding has expired, the MA student would have to continue on self-financing basis ie. find your own means to pay for your own upkeep and all fees which are due. To request for extension of time beyond the deadline given to complete thesis the MA student would have to write in with valid reasons for Associate Chair’s approval. Form: • Extension of time for submission of thesis
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Submission of Thesis To ensure the successful submission of thesis, students must take note to submit the following: - Thesis with a copy of abstract; - Receipt issued by Office of Finance for examination fee and semester tuition fees; - A copy of academic records printed via GSLink; - 2 ring-bound copies of the MA Thesis (Note: Please check the terms of your funding award on whether the research fee is payable by you or paid by the award given to you. If your funding award has lapsed, you have to pay for the semester tuition fees and all other miscellaneous fees. )
Note: the date your supervisor signed in form ‘Supervisor’s Report on Submission of Thesis for Examination’ determines the last date you will receive your stipend for the month. GSO will also determine the tuition fees you are liable for, whether full semester or half a semester of tuition fee. You should submit the final draft to your supervisor in advance for him to have time to review and approve your final draft.
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Examination of Thesis - For MA thesis there will be one internal examiner and a second examiner (could be internal or external) appointed to examine the thesis.
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Amendments of Thesis - If the examiners recommend amendments- the examined thesis and required amendments and questions to be answered would be sent by GSO through the School and supervisor to the MA student. - MA Student to work with supervisor on amendments, and to reply to questions posed.
of examiners may be known in 3 months. A research student is given 6 months fee-free period to re-submit the amended thesis. And to answer the question posed by examiners. If the amendments take more than 6 months, the research student would be liable to pay tuition fees and apply for extension of time to submit the amended thesis. If the maximum MA candidature period of 3-year has lapsed, the MA student has to apply to the Associate Chair for extension of the maximum candidature. Form: • Submission of amended thesis for re-examination Examiners given 2 weeks to a month to re-examine the thesis.
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Re-examination of thesis - The amended thesis must be endorsed by the supervisor and Chair. The Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s office will then send the amended thesis to GSO for re-examination - If the examiners still recommend amendments the process as described in para 11 would be repeated. - If the examiners accept the amended thesis, GSO will convey the decisions to the School and the supervisor. An oral examination can then be arranged. Awarding of MA Degree by the University Once the student has passed his thesis, oral examination, submitted his hardbound thesis and paid any outstanding fees, his name will be submitted to GSO for the conferment of his degree. Degree Conferred - GSO would send the conferment letters to the graduates. The letter can be used as proof of the degree obtained, pending the Convocation Ceremony and the issue of the degree certificates. - Once the degree is conferred, the MA student is deemed a graduate of the University. Note: if proof of status is required, the graduate may apply online via GSLink for GSO to issue a certification letter, or pay for a copy of the transcript which would stipulate the subjects taken and the degree awarded.
After submission of hard bound copies, and fulfilling all prescribed requirements.
After the award of degrees.
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Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC)
The Division may decide to appoint a TAC for research candidates on the PhD track. Responsibilities of the TAC include the monitoring of the student’s progress and completing the annual research progress report. The TAC shall recommend the renewal of University award, and continuation or termination of candidature to the Chair and GSO. The TAC will also assess the student’s submitted thesis and determine if it is satisfactory to be sent for examination. Research candidates on the MA track do not require the setting up of a TAC although the final decision is by the Division.
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6.4 Submission of Annual Progress Report for Renewal of University Award (both MA and PhD candidates) The Supervisor would need to put up a one-page annual progress report on the research work done by his/her student together with the student’s Academic Record (available from GSLink) with the current CGPA. Additionally, the Supervisor would need to indicate whether the student’s award should be renewed for the next 6 or 12 months in the progress report. 6.5 Submission of Confirmation Report for Master / PhD Candidature
You will be required to submit 3 copies (MA) or 5 copies (PhD) of your confirmation report to your supervisor. The report should contain both the work done and your plans for future work. It should be concise and precise. A significant part of it must contain details of future work and a time-schedule towards completing your candidature. An in-depth literature review of your approved research topic is required which forms part of the report. Students are advised to complete their course requirements as soon as possible. The course fulfillment deadline for PhD students is 24 months or 12 months for MA students. Please refer to Section 3 of this document. Note: Full-time PhD students from January 2011 Intake onwards must confirm their candidature within 18 months, while Part-Time PhD student will still confirm within 24 months. 6.6 Notification & Final Submission of Thesis
You are required to notify the School of the date of submission of your thesis at least three months in advance before your forecasted submission of your thesis in a form suitable for examination. This is to expedite the process of appointing the examiners for your thesis. Please NOTE that you should have worked out with your supervisor on the schedule of your draft submissions to him, and obtain his approval of your forecasted timeframe to complete the final draft thesis. You should submit 2 copies (for MA programme) / 3 copies (for PhD programme) of your ringbound thesis together with the following forms to your supervisor. • • R/566/96C “Supervisor’s Report on submission of thesis for examination” A copy of your Academic Record printed from GSLink to show that your courses have been completed, and the requisite CGPA for graduation had been achieved.
Please take note of the following: • • • • The thesis must comply with the regulations and formats of the University (refer to attached file for the Regulation and Format for submission of thesis). The thesis must contain an abstract not exceeding 500 words. If the thesis is written in Chinese, then an English version of the abstract has to be included. A copy of the examination fee receipt should be submitted together with the thesis. If the title of the thesis is different from the approved research title submitted to GSO before, please submit the form “Request for Change in Title of Thesis”.
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Students on research scholarship who are unable to submit the thesis by the last day of the award must write in through their supervisor, Head of Division, to apply to the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s office for an extension of the thesis submission deadline. Do note that you will be continuing studies on self-financing basis, and liable to pay fees until the thesis is certified ready by your supervisor. Self-financing full-time and part-time students are expected to submit their thesis by the end of their maximum candidature period. If they are unable to do so, they will have to apply for
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an extension of their maximum candidature with a forecast of when they will be able to submit the thesis for examination. 6.8 Presentation for Oral Defense of Thesis
Prior to submission of thesis to be sent out for examination, PhD candidates must give an oral defense presentation of their thesis. All research students are welcome to attend the presentation for the PhD Oral defense. Announcement of these presentation(s) will be made via e-mail to all research students
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SERVICES AND INFORMATION Central Administrative Offices and Services
Graduate Studies Office The Graduate Studies Office (GSO) is the key office supporting the higher degree graduate programmes of the School. GSO deals with applications for admission, and all other academic matters until the research students graduate from their programme of study. All official letters to students, records of students’ candidature, course registration, examination results, etc., are kept and updated by the GSO. International Student Centre As a global window of NTU, the International Student Centre (ISC) serves the international student community of over 7,800, which come from more than 85 countries. Under the purview of the Dean of Students, the ISC hopes to promote an enriching cultural and academic experience through its services and programmes, and also provides a range of support services and facilities to help international students fulfill their personal and academic goals at NTU and make their stay both fruitful and pleasant. Some of these include:. Some of the services and facilities provided by ISC include: • • • • • • Graduate students' accommodation. Assistance with immigration matters. Administration of health insurance for international students Referral to specialist services / resources. Student lounge with free internet access and group meeting facility. Home visits and tours to places of interest in Singapore for international students.
Student’s Pass International students pursuing full-time courses of study in Singapore are required to apply for a Student’s Pass from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). The issuance of Student’s Pass is subjected to the clearance of medical examination. International students who wish to pursue studies on part-time basis should obtain employment in Singapore first before applying for admission. This is to ensure that they are permitted by the Ministry of Manpower to work and reside in Singapore throughout the duration of their course of study. In addition, it will be necessary for passport holders of countries such as China and India to obtain a valid visa before entering Singapore. Information on Student Pass application and visa requirements can be found on the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website: www.ica.gov.sg. Fees are subject to change by the ICA. Please check the ICA website for the latest fee payable. Medical Examination All full-time international students must undergo and pass a medical examination prior to admission to the university. If your study in NTU is for more than 6 months, you will need to undergo the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Tuberculosis (TB) medical tests before you can be issued your Student’s Pass. The HIV and TB tests must be done at the Medical Centre at NTU. The Medical Centre will issue the medical report to you for submission with your application for Student’s Pass. The offer of admission is conditional upon the issue of a valid Student’s Pass by the ICA. International students who fail the above medical tests will not be admitted to the University and will be repatriated at their own expense.
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Medical Insurance As international students are not eligible for hospitalisation and surgery subsidies, medical costs in Singapore can be expensive and a financial burden. International students without a local insurance policy are required to pay a large cash deposit if they are hospitalised. To avoid the inconvenience and costs of the above, the ISC has arranged a Group Hospitalisation & Surgical Insurance (GHSI) scheme for all international students. It is compulsory for all full-time international students and Singapore Permanent Residents to subscribe to the GHSI scheme. This is to ensure that international students are covered financially in the event of hospitalization or surgery. The insurance premium is S$79.00 per academic year. For more information on the GHSI scheme, please visit ISC’s website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/isc/healthwellnessandinsurance/insurance/Pages/GroupHospitalisation andSurgicalInsurance.aspx Students should carefully consider the amount of coverage the GHSI scheme provides in relation to your needs and health condition. It is strongly recommended that students purchase additional coverage especially for potential health and surgery costs as these could be quite costly and the GHSI coverage may not be sufficient. Accommodation for International Graduate Students Graduate students may choose from a range of on-campus accommodation administered by the ISC or rent a room/apartment outside the campus on their own. On-campus accommodation includes single rooms or twin-sharing rooms at Graduate Hall, Nanyang Heights and Nanyang Valley. For more information, please visit ISC’s website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/isc/housing/Pages/default.aspx Cost of Living The estimated monthly expenses of an international student are as follows: Meals (university canteens & food centres) Accommodation (on campus) Transport expenses (locally) Other personal expenses (stationery, toiletries, laundry, recreation, etc) Total Contact Details International students who have enquiries on matters such as application for Student’s Pass, medical insurance, housing or arrival in Singapore may email the ISC at [email protected] for assistance. Email Account With your online application submitted to the Graduate Studies Office, you should have been prompted to apply for the Exchange Email account with the Centre for IT Services. You are advised to read your emails regularly using this account as the University, the School, and the constituent offices will be communicating with you by the NTU email account. S$300 – S$400 S$270 – S$540 S$100 – S$150 S$200 – S$400 S$850 – S$1,450
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The Library has a range of library materials that cater to various learning needs and preferences. The print collection stands at more than half a million books now and is growing at about 40,000 volumes per year. Students and academic staff can borrow up to 10 and 40 books respectively at any one time. There is also a good selection of audio visual materials, numbering about 17,000 items currently, most of which can be viewed on any computer on campus.
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The library’s rich electronic resources comprise more than 150 subscribed databases covering all disciplines and 27,000 unique e-journal titles. These e-resources can be accessed from anywhere - in dormitories, at home and even from another country. All that is required is Internet access, an NTU ID and password. The library also makes available the full-text of NTU student theses and examination papers in its Information Repository. Humanities & Social Sciences Library Location : Block S4 Basement 3C South Spine, http://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/library/hssl/index.php/location/ The Humanities & Social Sciences Library provides a growing collection of books, journals and online resources relating to Psychology, Sociology, Chinese, English, Linguistics, History, Public Administration, Philosophy and Social Sciences (general). Please note that the Economics collection remains in Library 2 due to lack of space and the convenience of collocating them with the Business collection. Books in the HSS collection have a green dot on their spines. Loan counter services as well as the photocopying and network printing services will stop half an hour before the Library closes. For latest opening hours of all libraries, you may check on library’s website at http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Library/About/Open/ For general queries and feedback to the Library, contact [email protected]. For queries on specific resources, contact one of the subject librarians listed in http://www.ntu.edu.sg/library/about/staffdirectory/Pages/subject.aspx.
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Please download the relevant forms mentioned in this handbook from the School’s Website or from GSO Public Folders. Alternatively you can get a hardcopy from the Division’s secretary. You are encouraged to visit the School's website regularly for the latest updates! http://www.hss.ntu.edu.sg For more information on the administrative procedures, please visit the Graduate Studies Office website at: http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/Pages/default.aspx Graduate Programmes - Downloadable Forms and information http://www.hss.ntu.edu.sg/CurrentStudents/Graduate/Pages/Forms_GraduateProgrammebyR esearch.aspx
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8. 8.1
Living and getting around the Yunnan campus Public Transport in Yunnan Garden Campus
NTU’s Campus in Jurong can be reached via the following modes of transport: MRT Train (To Boon Lay bus interchange) Take the MRT and alight at Boon Lay station which is the last station along the East-West line. Thereafter, take bus no. 179 or 199 at the Boon Lay bus interchange which is just next to the MRT station. Please refer to the bus guide (http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/publicportal/about+ntu/giving+to+ntu/public+bus.htm) for where you should alight. Public Bus (Service 179 and 199) Two public buses ply the campus, they are bus no. 179 and 199. Each goes round the campus in a separate loop fashion and starts and ends at the Boon Lay bus interchange.
You may want to refer to the detailed interactive online campus map at http://www.street-directory.com/ntu for the locations of these bus stops.
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Bus 179 Alight at Bus Stop B01 Hall 1 (2728A) B03 Hall 2 (2729A) B05 Canteen 2 (2731A) Lee Wee Nam Library (27211)
B09 Block N2 (2722A)
B11 Sch of Comm & Info (2723A)
B13 Hall 7 (2724A) B15 Innovation Centre (2725A) B17 Hall 4 (2726A)
Major places of interest Hall 1; staff bungalow Hall 6; Sports & Recreation Ctr; supermarket; staff bungalow; staff quarters in Nanyang Terrace & Nanyang Valley Hall 2; Nanyang House NIE Block 2; SIMTECH buildings; Canteen A; Centre for IT Svces; Lee Wee Nam Library; North Academic Complex LTs and tutorial rms; Admin Building; Student Services Centre; Sch of Mechanical & Aerospace Eng (MAE); Sch of Computer Eng (SCE); Sch of Materials Science & Eng (MSE); Childcare Centre Library 2; Media Resource Library; School of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE); Administration Building; Student Services Centre; Nanyang Auditorium; Coffee Club Express cafe Nanyang Auditorium; Schl of Electrical & Electronic Eng (EEE); Schl of Communication & Infor (SCI); Ctr for IT Services' South Spine computer terminal rm; South Academic Complex LTs and tutorial rms; Coffee Club Express cafe; Popular bookstore; Eight Flags computer store; medical centre; dental clinic; Canteen B; Halls 3 & 7 Halls 3 and 7 Innovation Centre; Chinese Heritage Centre; South Academic Complex; Nanyang Business School (NBS) Halls 4 and 5; Chinese Heritage Centre
Bus 199 Alight at Bus Stop (PUB sub-stn 2718A) B01 Hall 11 (27011) B03 Halls 14 & 15 (27021) B05 Halls 12 & 13 (27031) B07 School of Science (27041) B09 NIE Library (27051) B10 School of Education (27219)
Major places of interest Nanyang Meadows (staff quarters) Hall 11 Halls 14 and 15 Halls 12 and 13 NIE Blocks 5, 6 (LT1) and 7, Car park Y NIE Blocks 3 and 4 (NIE library, canteen and bookstore) NIE Block 2; SIMTECH buildings; Canteen A; Centre for IT Services; Lee Wee Nam Library; North Academic Complex LTs and tutorial rooms; Administration Building; Student Services Centre; Sch of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE); Sch of Computer Eng (SCE); Sch of Materials Science & Eng (MSE); Childcare Centre Hall 8 Halls 8 and 9; staff housing at Nanyang Heights and Nanyang View; Staff Club at Nanyang View, Nanyang Executive Centre Halls 10 and 11
B08 Blk 41 (27069) B09 Hall 8 (2720Z) B07 Hall 11 (2719Z)
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Internal Shuttle Bus This is a welfare project of the NTU Students’ Union and is administered by the Student Affairs Office. There are three Internal Shuttle Bus services:- Route A, Route B and Route C. The detailed bus routes can be found here: http://campusbus.ntu.edu.sg/ntubus/
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Dining at NTU
There are 11 canteens, three cafés, a food court and chain of restaurants in the campus. The food court and Canteen B are located at the Academic Complex of North and South Spines respectively, the other canteens are located at the Residential Halls. These eating places offer a wide variety of food catering to the cosmopolitan student population For the locations of the canteens, cafés and restaurants, please check via http://www.ntu.edu.sg/campus/Pages/Canteens.aspx
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NTU Medical Centre
Located on campus in the South Spine, the medical centre provides both medical and dental treatment services. Payment is required for each consultation and the charges will depend on the nature of illness and prescription. Medical and Dental Centre Location: South Spine, Level B2 (Just outside MLT above Canteen B) Operating Hours: Mon to Fri : 8.30am to 1pm 2pm to 5pm Sat : 8.30am to 1pm Telephone (Medical) : 67936828 Telephone (Dental) : 67908578
8.4 Banking OCBC Bank (NTU Branch) Location: North Spine, level 1. Just beside Canteen A Operating Hours: Mon to Fri : 9.30am to 3pm Sat : 9.30am to 11.30am 24 Hrs Banking Kiosk Telephone: 1800-4383333 ATMs are located in the South Spine near the computer store 8.5 Retail Book Store Location: South Spine, Blk S4, #B5A-01 (same level as car park Q) Operating Hours: Mon to Fri : 9am to 7.30pm Sat : 9am to 2pm Telephone : 67902978
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Email
: [email protected]
Eight Flags Computer Shop Location: South Spine, Blk S3, #B3-04 (near Canteen B) Operating Hours: Mon to Fri : 9.30am to 6.30pm Sat : 9.30am to 1pm Telephone : 67935911 Website : http://www.8flags.com.sg/ Nanyang Hair Corner Location: Nanyang Avenue (Next to Canteen 2) Operating Hours: Mon to Fri : 10 am to 8pm Sat : 10 am to 6 pm Telephone : 67917303 Nanyang Supermarket Location: Nanyang Avenue (Next to Canteen 2) Operating Hours: Mon to Fri : 9.30am to 8.30pm Sat : 9.30am to 1.30pm Telephone : 67916126/3407 Facilities : postal services, groceries and frozen foodstuff
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Sports and Recreational Facilities
For indoor sports activities, a number of multi-purpose sports halls and fitness gyms can be found on campus. Facilities for outdoor sports include an Olympic size swimming pool, netball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, running track and soccer fields. Check out their website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/campus/Sports/Pages/default.aspx
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Important Phone numbers
Essential Numbers on Campus International Student Centre 6790 6823
Graduate Studies Office - Research Section - Course Registration and Examination - Thesis Examination
6790 5895
Emergency In case of emergency (road accident, fire), please dial the following telephone numbers: Campus Security 6790 4777 Police Fire/Ambulance 999 995
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HANDBOOK FOR HIGHER DEGREE CANDIDATES (RESEARCH)
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Table of Contents
1. 2. 3. INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIVERSITY, AND THE SCHOOL ........................................................ 1 THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AND KEY STAFF ...................................................................... 4 ACADEMICS POLICIES AND GUIDELINES .................................................................................... 6
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Research Programme................................................................................................ 6 Academic Year .......................................................................................................... 6 Period of Candidature ................................................................................................ 7 Course Registration ................................................................................................... 7 Exemption, Transfer of Credits & ‘Pass/Fail’ Courses .............................................. 7 Grade Point Average (GPA) Grading System and Graduation Requirements.......... 8
3.6.1 Definition of Grade Point Average............................................................................. 8 3.6.2 Grades With Grade Point .......................................................................................... 8 3.6.3 Notations Without Grade Points ................................................................................ 9 3.6.4 Subject Exemption and Transfer of Credits .............................................................. 9 3.6.5 Fail Grade .................................................................................................................. 9 3.6.6 Graduation Requirements and Academic Performance ........................................... 9 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11
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Confirmation Exercise.............................................................................................. 10 Academic Paths ....................................................................................................... 11 Selection of Research Projects / Match with a Supervisor ...................................... 13 Graduate English Course & Small Group Teaching Course ................................... 13 Overseas/Local Conferences and Overseas Research Attachment ....................... 13 Honour Code, Programme Regulations .................................................................. 15 Unofficial Leave Granted by School ........................................................................ 15 Official Leave of Absence (LOA) for Research Students ……………………..…….. 15 Medical Leave.......................................................................................................... 16 Change of candidature / Conversion from MA to PhD candidature ........................ 17 Request to transfer to another School ..................................................................... 17 Withdrawal from research programme .................................................................... 17 Consultation ............................................................................................................. 17 Printing and Photocopying services ........................................................................ 17 University Fees ........................................................................................................ 18 Research Scholarships ............................................................................................ 18 Financial Assistance (Tuition Fee Loan) ............................................................... 189 Milestones and study plan for PhD research students ............................................ 20 Milestones and study plan for Master of Arts research students ............................ 23 Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC) .......................................................................... 26 Submission of Annual Progress Report for Renewal of University Award .............. 27 Submission of Confirmation Report for Master / PhD Candidature ......................... 27 Notification & Final Submission of Thesis ............................................................... 27 Application for Extension of Thesis Submission Deadline ...................................... 27
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FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION / FEES PAYABLE ..................................................................... 18
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REVIEW OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS OF RESEARCH CANDIDATES ........................................ 20
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Presentation for Oral Defense of Thesis ................................................................. 28 Central Administrative Offices and Services ........................................................... 29 NTU Library ............................................................................................................. 30 Other Information ..................................................................................................... 31 Public Transport in Yunnan Garden Campus .......................................................... 32 Dining at NTU .......................................................................................................... 34 NTU Medical Centre ................................................................................................ 34 Banking .................................................................................................................... 34 Retail ........................................................................................................................ 34 Sports and Recreational Facilities ........................................................................... 35
Important Phone numbers ......................................................................................................... 35 NTU Yunnan Garden Campus Map ........................................................................................... 36
SERVICES AND INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 29
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The School of Humanities and Social Sciences: Our Philosophy and Mission Statement Our Mission "... to fulfil the ideals of teaching and scholarship in the humanities and social sciences, enabling graduates and researchers to confront the challenges of the 21st-century world." Our Vision "... to be a leading intellectual centre of humanities and social sciences in Asia, making valuable contributions to the advancement of knowledge and human life." Our Graduates "... will develop breadth of imagination and depth of perspective...will be proactive rather than reactive in a fast-changing 21st-century environment... alive to local, regional and global issues...able to take the initiative in analysing and improving the world around us - intelligently, inventively, critically, and creatively. And make the difference..."
We hope that your time at HSS will be happy and that you will find studying for a postgraduate degree with us to be an enjoyable, rewarding and productive experience.
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Dear Research Student
Welcome to the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) I would like to personally welcome you to our school. We are very pleased that you have chosen us for your graduate studies, and I sincerely hope this will be an enriching journey. This Handbook is a helpful guide for new and current research students. This should be viewed as a HSS-specific companion to the other University’s guides and regulations. As a matriculated student, you are advised to familiarise yourselves with the policies, regulations and guidelines of the University, and particularly those of the School and our Graduate Studies Office. In HSS-Graduate Studies, we will provide you with assistance and guidance in all academic and non-academic matters, but there will also be active involvement by your individual Divisions. The services that we in the HSS-Graduates Studies Office provide include: • new student registration, orientation, and advising • assisting with subject registration, and appeals to take specific subjects • the award and funding for your studies, and the administration of the awards • academic advising, and graduation requirements • interpretation of University and School policies • private appointments to resolve problems • referral to other offices in the University Our team is available during office hours Monday to Friday. You may phone us (refer to the contact numbers listed below in Contact Information for Key School Offices), or drop us an email. You are also welcome to send to me comments, questions, and concerns regarding our research programmes at any time. I hope you will have an enjoyable and enriching experience pursuing research in our School. Sincerely Associate Professor Francesco Cavallaro Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)
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INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIVERSITY, AND THE SCHOOL
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is one of the two corporatised universities in Singapore, which receive funding from the government. NTU has its origins in the Nanyang Technological Institute (NTI), which began operations in 1982 with 582 engineering undergraduate students. As the Institute developed, more courses, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, were introduced. Research too was targeted as a vital part of its academic activities. Generous funds were made available for research projects, scholarships and recruitment of staff such as post-doctoral research fellows. Interdisciplinary research centres were established in technological areas that were considered to be of strategic importance to Singapore’s economy. In 1991 NTI was reconstituted and renamed as the Nanyang Technological University. NTU saw to it that the momentum begun by NTI was increased and reinforced. Today NTU has established a worldwide reputation for its excellence in technological teaching and research. The University is organised into Colleges which are headed by a Dean, and the National Institute of Education, and other learning and research institutes. Each College comprises of several Schools, each headed by a Chair. Each School is further divided into smaller administrative units known as Divisions. The University’s Schools are located at the main campus- Yunnan Garden Campus.
YUNNAN GARDEN CAMPUS College of Engineering (which comprises 6 Schools) College of Business (which comprises the Nanyang Business School) College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences, which comprises the following 3 Schools: • School of Humanities and Social Sciences • School of Communication and Information • School of Art, Design and Media College of Science (which comprises 2 Schools) National Institute of Education (which comprises various academic groups providing educational and teachers’ training).
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) in NTU was set up in 2003, starting with a small core of professors and students, and has grown to 150 faculty members, 2400 undergraduates, and 130 graduate students, of which about 70 are enrolled in the research Masters and PhD programmes. The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is home to six Divisions: Chinese, Economics, English, Linguistics & Multilingual Studies, Psychology and Sociology; and two minor programmes: History and Politics & Public Administration. The School offers research programmes in all of these disciplines; the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme is offered by all Divisions and minor programmes, while five of the Divisions, Chinese (中文系), English, Linguistics & Multilingual Studies, Psychology, and Sociology, also offer Master of Arts (MA). Our aim is to achieve excellence in education and research. Singapore is in a unique geographical position to nurture a research environment relevant to contemporary Asia and the global community. As an integral part of NTU, a historically engineering-focused university with an outstanding tradition of research and innovation, the School registers a dynamic
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presence on campus. Graduate studies in the humanities and social sciences act as a central feature of this vibrant intellectual life. Key aspects of graduate studies in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences include: • Global and comparative perspectives • Broad-based intellectual stimulation • Multi-disciplinary approaches • Complex cultural awareness • Contemporary Asian relevance • International network of researchers Candidates pursuing graduate degrees by research work towards a thesis on an approved topic working work closely with their supervisors, and also take courses in their chosen discipline.
PhD and MA programmes are offered in the following disciplines and key research areas: • Chinese (中文系) Pre-Modern China: Literature, History, and Thought (古代中国：文学、历史、思想); Modern China: Literature, Culture, and History, (现代中国：文学、文化、历史); Linguistics and Chinese Linguistics (语言学与汉语语言学); Translation Studies (翻译研究); Studies of Ethnic Chinese (华人研究) English English Renaissance Literature; Eighteenth-Century Literature; Literature of the Romantic period; The Nineteenth-Century Novel; Victorian Literature; SE Asian Literature and Culture; Contemporary Fiction; 20th Century Irish Literature; Science and Literature; Contemporary Drama; Postcolonial Studies; Asian American Literature and Film; Film Studies and Asian Cinema; Literary and Critical Theory; Post-Jungian Psychology and Literature; Gender Studies; Creative Writing, Poetry; Medieval Literature; 19th Century American Literature; 20th Century American Literature; Elizabethan Literature; Shakespeare; Modernism in Euro-America and East Asia;Globalization; Performance Studies; Magical Realism; Historical Materialism; The Long Eighteenth Century
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Economics (PhD only) International Economics; Chinese Economy; Southeast Asian Economies; Macroeconomics; Macroeconometric Modeling; Econometric Modeling; Labour Economics; Development Economics; Environmental Economics; Behavioural Economics; Industrial Organisation; Nonlinear Economics; Game Theory History
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Asia in Global and Transnational Perspectives; Modern and Contemporary China; Sino-Southeast Asian Interactions; Asian Diasporas and Migration; History of South Asia; History of Singapore in the Regional Context; Modern/Contemporary History of Science, Technology, and Medicine; Business History; Environmental History
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Linguistics & Multilingual Studies Bilingualism and Multilingualism; Child Language Acquisition; Chinese Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; Language and Culture; Language and Gender; Language Attitudes and Identity; Language Contact and Language Change; Language Description, Documentation and Typology; Language Maintenance and Language
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Shift; Language Policy and Language Planning; Morphology; Neurolinguistics; Phonetics and Phonology; Pragmatics; Psycholinguistics; Semantics; Syntax; World Englishes
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Psychology Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience; Clinical Psychology; Cognitive Science; Cultural and Social Psychology; Personality Psychology; Humans and Technology; Evolutionary Psychology and Animal Behaviour; Lifespan Development; Organizational Psychology, Quantitative Psychology
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Politics & Public Administration (PhD only) Leadership; Public Relations; Crisis Management; Politics and Governance of Singapore; Administrative Reforms; Corporate Governance; China-ASEAN Relations; Chinese Overseas; Public Administration Theory; Chinese Public Administration; Public Management; Public Governance; Citizen Participation; Performance Management in Public Sector; E-government and Comparative Public Administration
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Sociology Cultural Sociology; Economic Sociology; Political Sociology; Social Inequality; Organisations; Globalisation; Development and Social Change; Migration ; Science and Technology; Environmental Sociology; Media; Cities and Urban Life; Religion; Language ; Deviance and Subcultures; ; Popular Culture ; Social Psychology; Family; Gender and Sexuality; Tourism; Education; Sociology of Southeast Asia; Chinese Societies
Applicants with other research interests and in multi-disciplinary areas are welcome to apply.
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THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AND KEY STAFF Professor Liu Hong Assoc Prof Yohanes Eko Riyanto Assoc Prof Low Chan Kee Assoc Prof Rebecca Ang Pei-Hui Chair, School of Humanities and Social Sciences Associate Chair (Academic) Associate Chair (Administration), and Acting Head of Division of Economics Associate Chair (Research)
Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s Office Assoc Prof Francesco Cavallaro Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) Ms Ivy Goh Ai Wei Assistant Manager (Graduate Studies) Ms Sitinur Ain Yuza Binte Ngatimin Executive Officer (Graduate Studies) Division of Chinese Assoc Prof Cheung Chiu-Yee Assoc Prof Lee Guan Kin Ms Choo Siew Hong Ms Goh Siew Hiang Division of Economics Assoc Prof Low Chan Kee Assoc Prof Tan Kim Heng Ms Ivy Teo Siok Mui Ms Julianna Yik Soh Yuen Division of English Assoc Prof Neil Murphy Asst Prof Daniel Keith Jernigan Ms Priscilla Yong Su Lin Ms Suzana Binte Abdul Tayep Division of Linguistics and Multilingual Studies Assoc Prof Ng Bee Chin Assoc Prof Alexander Coupe Ms Maya Ram Gopinath Ms Chua Mei Fen, Ann-Marie Division of Sociology Assoc Prof Kwok Kian Woon Asst Prof Md Saidul Isam Asst Prof Genaro Castro-Vázquez Ms Neirmaladevi Nathan Mr Koh Hwei Keong Mr Kadhiresan Bala Division of Psychology Professor Anthony Hayes Asst Prof Wendy Jiann-Yun Cheng Ms Lydia Seah Hui Lin Ms Lela Ahmad Head of Division of Linguistics and Multilingual Studies Graduate Studies Coordinator Secretary Senior Assistant Manager Associate Dean of College(HASS) and Head of Division of English Graduate Studies Coordinator Assistant Manager Executive Officer
Head of Division of Chinese Graduate Studies Coordinator Senior Assistant Manager Executive Officer / Secretary
Associate Chair (Administration), and Acting Head of Division of Economics Graduate Studies Coordinator Secretary Higher Clerical Officer
Head of Division of Sociology Graduate Studies Coordinators Secretary Assistant Manager Executive Officer
Head of Division of Psychology Graduate Studies Coordinator Senior Assistant Manager Executive Officer
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Ms Siti Nurzilah Binte Abu
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History Group Prof Liu Hong Public Administration Group Assoc Prof Wu Wei Asst Prof Wenxuan Yu Ms Jeslyn Teo Siew Lan
Head of History Group
Head of Public Administration Group Graduate Studies Coordinator Executive Officer / Secretary
For a complete listing of the School’s faculty and staff and their qualifications, experience and research interests, please refer to the School’s website at http://www.hss.ntu.edu.sg
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ACADEMICS POLICIES AND GUIDELINES Research Programme
Research Students (also termed as research candidates) reading for a higher degree by research pursue independent but supervised research on an approved topic based on which a thesis must be submitted for examination (refer to regulations and format of thesis). Students are also required to complete the coursework required and to attain the stipulated GPA grade (refer to para 3.4 below) in the stipulated number of courses (which you may refer to as subjects). The number of courses for the research programmes is: at least 3 for Master’s candidate and 6 for PhD candidates. Selection of courses is made after consultation with the research supervisor. At HSS, the research programme that candidates pursue will lead to the award of the degree of Master of Arts (MA) or the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The research thesis is a partial fulfillment of the degree being pursued, and candidates have to also fulfil the required courses and attain a good GPA score to be awarded the degree they are pursuing. Research candidates work closely and keep in regular contact with their assigned supervisor on their research project. Supervisors will submit regular yearly reports on the progress of each candidate under their supervision. In addition to being examined on the thesis, a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must pass an oral examination on the subject matter of his thesis and other related subjects. For M.A. candidates, the oral examination may be prescribed at the discretion of the Board of Examiners.
3.2
Academic Year
The academic year, which commences in August each year, is normally divided into two semesters. For updates, please visit the Graduate Studies Office website via: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/collegesandprogrammes/acadcalendar/Pages/gradcalendar.aspx
The division of a semester into 2 halves has implications for application for official leave of absence from your studies, and thus fee payment.
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3.3
Period of Candidature
Candidates may be admitted as full-time or part-time students. The minimum and maximum periods of candidature are as follows: Full-Time Programmes Doctor of Philosophy Master's Degree Minimum 2 years 1 year Maximum 5 years 3 years Part-Time Minimum 2 years 1 year Maximum 7 years 4 years
Please note the need to fulfil the residential period of candidature, that is, how long you need to stay at NTU for the research programme and degree you are pursuing. For Masters' candidate the minimum is one year, and for PhD candidate at least two years. Do take into account the residential period of candidature if you are applying for overseas attachment/research, and also applications for official leave of absence. 3.4 Course Registration
To register for courses or to check registered courses, please access the Course Registration System: New Research students are to register their courses only after matriculation, and after their data have been updated in the system. Students cannot access the Graduate Course Registration System immediately after their matriculation as GSO needs time to transfer their records and update their data. Students should access the GSLink 5-7 working days after their matriculation. Do so by navigating to the NTU home page and then • log on to GSLink • click “Course Registration” Students are strongly advised to read the instructions on the Course Registration website which provide important information. http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Services/Academic/graduates/courseregistration/Pages/whentoregister .aspx Students must register courses within the stipulated period. A course dropped within the stipulated registration period will not appear in your result slip and official transcript. For courses not dropped within the stipulated registration period, you will be deemed to have sat and failed the course and a grade “F” will be reflected in your result slip and official transcript. (Please note that such a failed course equals to ZERO mark for computation of GPA, refer to section 3.6) The ‘Registration Period’ for the next term of study is announced after the release of your examination results. 3.5 Exemption, Transfer of Credits & ‘Pass/Fail’ Courses
The following are the regulations on the number of courses allowed for exemption, transfer of credits and ‘Pass/Fail’ courses : Programme of Study Master’s PhD Combined Total No. of Courses Allowed for Exemption, Transfer Credits and ‘Pass/Fail’ Courses 1 3 Minimum No. of Courses Required (including exemption, credits transferred and ‘Pass/Fail’ courses) 3 6
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Example 1: A PhD student was granted one course exemption and has transferred credits for two courses to his NTU candidature. This student would not be allowed for more course exemptions, transfer of credits or any ‘Pass/Fail’ course. Example 2: A PhD student was already granted two course exemptions and now wants to register for two ‘Pass/Fail’ course. He will only be allowed to register for one ‘Pass/Fail’ course. Additional Courses Every research student, regardless of his admission year, is allowed to take two additional courses. Please note that additional courses are included in the CGPA calculations. Important: A student who has earlier satisfied the coursework requirement (i.e. completed the minimum number of courses and satisfied the minimum CGPA required) will not be barred from taking the two additional courses, if he/she so wishes. The additional courses are, however, not a requirement for confirmation or graduation.
3.6
Grade Point Average (GPA) Grading System and Graduation Requirements
The Grade Point Average (GPA) grading system applies to all research students. 3.6.1 Definition of Grade Point Average Term Grade Point Average (TGPA) TGPA represents the grade point average of all subjects attempted by a student in any term of study. TGPA = SUM of (Grade Point x AU* for subject attempted in the term) Total AU* attempted in the term of study
Term refers to semester as a defined period of study in each programme. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) CGPA represents the grade point average of all subjects attempted by a student. CGPA = SUM of (Grade Point x AU* for subject attempted to date) Total AU* attempted to date *AU = Academic Unit: Each subject is assigned a certain number of AUs. It is a measure of the student's workload associated with both class attendance and preparation. The TPGA and CGPA will be reflected in the students’ transcripts of academic records. 3.6.2 Grades with Grade Point Letter Grade A+ A AB+ B BC+ C D+ D F Grade Point 5.00 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 0.00
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3.6.3 Notations without Grade Points Notations will also be used in the academic records. They have no assigned grade point and thus will not be counted in the calculation of TGPA or CGPA. * AT IP W X Subject with Pass/Fail grading only By attendance only In Progress Withdrawal Absent
3.6.4 Course Exemption and Transfer of Credits Courses that are exempted and courses with approval to transfer credits will not be counted in the calculation of TGPA or CGPA. However, they will be counted towards the AU requirement for graduation, and reflected in the transcript. 3.6.5 Fail Grade A Fail (F) grade obtained in a subject, and a new grade attained for any subsequent repeat, will be counted in the calculation of TGPA and CGPA. The grades for all attempts will be reflected in the transcript. 3.6.6 Graduation Requirements and Academic Performance 3.6.6.1 Students in Coursework Programmes Graduation Requirements The requirements for graduation of coursework students are as follows: i. ii. Successful completion of all requirements as prescribed by the programme of study; and A minimum CGPA of 2.50 is attained at the completion of the programme of study.
Satisfactory Academic Performance In any term of study, a coursework student is considered to be making satisfactory progress if he attains a minimum TGPA of 2.50. Poor Academic Performance A coursework student with poor academic performance will be subjected to the following actions: 1. Academic warning if TGPA < 2.50 in any term of study 2. Termination of Candidature if TGPA < 2.50 for the second consecutive term of study. 3. Appeal against termination on the grounds of extenuating circumstances may be made, subject to the following rules: i. the appeal must be submitted to the relevant School by the end of the first week of a term. Late appeals will not be considered. ii. normally, only one appeal is allowed per candidature
3.6.6.2 Students in Research Programmes Graduation Requirements For graduation, a research student has to fulfill the following conditions:
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1. Successful completion of all requirements as prescribed by the programme of study or School; and 2. After completion of all subject requirements, a minimum CPGA of 3.00 and 3.50 must be attained for Master’s students and PhD students respectively. Satisfactory Academic Performance In any term of study, a research student is considered to be making satisfactory progress if he satisfies the following conditions: 1. 2. 3. Attain a minimum TGPA of 3.00 for Master’s students and 3.50 for PhD students; Attain at least Grade Point 2.50 (grade C+) in every subject; and Complete all subject requirements within the following stipulated period: Master Full-Time Period to Complete Subject Requirements Poor Academic Performance A research student with poor academic performance will be subjected to the following actions: Research Programme Termination of Financial Aid and/or Candidature i. Failure to complete all subject requirements within the stipulated period as spelt out above; or ii. TGPA < 2.50 in two consecutive terms; or iii. TGPA < 3.00 in three consecutive terms. 1 year Part-time 1 year Full-Time 2 years PhD Part-Time 2 years
Academic Warning i. TGPA < 3.00 in any term of study of study; or
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ii. Any subject with Grade Point less than 2.50 (below C+) i. TGPA < 3.50 in any term of study of study; or
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ii. Any subject with Grade Point less than 2.50 (below C+)
3.7
Confirmation Exercise
The purpose of a Confirmation Exercise (CE) is to ensure that research candidates demonstrate a good grasp of their research area and topic; they must show general competence and broad knowledge which will be assessed in a CE. At the same time they must be able to write a research proposal with in-depth knowledge which will be assessed in the Confirmation Exercise. The aim of having research candidates do coursework subjects is to build up their competence in those subject matters. Candidates should pass their course requirement of 3 to 6 before undergoing the CE. The CE could also include oral presentation of papers which the students may be asked to critique.
For our School the research candidates (except for Division of Economics candidates) on the MA and PhD track must fulfill the Confirmation Exercise requirements by the end of their first year of candidature (for MA) and second year of candidature (for PhD) respectively. The Division of Economics requires their research candidates on the PhD track to complete the 6 courses requirement in the first year of studies. Please refer to the Academic Paths in Section 3.8.
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For PhD track research candidates who do not pass the Confirmation Exercise, they may consider the possible exit routes indicated in Section 3.8. For research candidates receiving an award, e.g. Research scholarship, or any other type of funding from the University who do not pass the CE, the award will be terminated. If the candidates do not have the means to continue on self-financed basis, they may be required to withdraw from the research programme. 3.8 Academic Paths
Doctor of Philosophy Programmes FULL-TIME Confirmation Exercise • By the end of 18 months (For January 2011 Intake onwards) • By the end of 24 months (For August 2010 Intake and before) • Complete 6 courses - Overall average grade = B (3.50) & at least grade C+ (2.50) for all courses • PhD students admitted from AY2009-10 onwards will have to attend and pass the English course HWG703 Graduate English (unless exempted), on top of the 6 courses requirement • Submit an in-depth literature review of an approved research topic PART-TIME Confirmation Exercise • By the end of 24 months • Complete 6 courses - Overall average grade = B (3.50) & at least grade C+ (2.50) for all courses • PhD students admitted from AY2009-10 onwards will have to attend and pass the English course HWG703 Graduate English (unless exempted), on top of the 6-course requirement • Submit an in-depth literature review of an approved research topic
Combined Total No. of Courses Allowed for Exemption, Transfer Credits and ‘Pass/Fail’ Courses • Maximum = 3 courses
Combined Total No. of Courses Allowed for Exemption, Transfer Credits and ‘Pass/Fail’ Courses • Maximum = 3 courses
Confirmation of Candidature • No later than 24 months (August 2010 Intake and before) • No later than 18 months (January 2011 Intake onwards) • No later than 12 months (Division of Economics students on PhD track receiving a scholarship) • For timely renewal of award, candidates are advised to submit their reports to their divisions at least 3 months before the expiry of the year’s award
Confirmation of Candidature • No later than 24 months
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Progress Reports # Progress reports must be submitted to the Schools on a yearly basis Thesis due for examination no later than 4 years (no later than 5years for selfsponsored candidates)
Progress Reports Progress reports must be submitted to the Schools on a yearly basis # 12 months – Progress Report # 24 months – outcome of Confirmation Exercise Thesis due for examination no later than 7 years
Exit to Master’s Programme (by Coursework) • This is a possible route for students who do not pass the Confirmation Exercise and have to leave the program • Courses taken during PhD study may be transferred as credits towards Master’s programme • All fees are payable by candidates Exit to Master’s Programme (by Research) • This is a possible route for students who do not pass the PhD Confirmation exercise and have to leave the programme • All fees are payable by candidates Master’s Programmes FULL-TIME Confirmation Exercise • By the end of the 1st year • Complete 3 courses - Overall average grade = B- (3.00) & at least grade C+ (2.50) for all subjects • Submit an in-depth literature review of approved research topic Combined Total No. of Courses Allowed for Exemption, Transfer Credits and ‘Pass/Fail’ Courses • Maximum = 1 course
Exit to Master’s Programme (by Coursework) • Exit is a possible route for students who do not pass the Confirmation Exercise and have to leave the program • Courses taken during PhD study may be transferred as credits towards Master’s programme • All fees are payable by candidates Exit to Master’s Programme (by Research) • This is a possible route for students who do not pass the PhD Confirmation exercise and have to leave the programme • All fees are payable by candidates
PART-TIME Confirmation Exercise • By the end of the 1st year • Complete 3 courses - Overall average grade = B- (3.00) & at least grade C+ (2.50) for all subjects • Submit an in-depth literature review of approved research topic Combined Total No. of Courses Allowed for Exemption, Transfer Credits and ‘Pass/Fail’ Courses • Maximum = 1 course
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Confirmation of Candidature • No later than 12 months • For timely renewal of award, candidates are advised to submit their reports to their divisions at least 3 months before the expiry of the year’s award Conversion to PhD Candidature • Must have taken 6 courses and passed the Confirmation Exercise • Conversion no later than 24 months Progress Reports Progress reports must be submitted to the divisions on a six monthly and yearly basis
Confirmation of Candidature • No later than 18 months
Conversion to PhD Candidature • Must have taken 6 courses and passed the Confirmation Exercise • Conversion no later than 24 months Progress Reports Progress reports must be submitted to the divisions no later than # 18 months - outcome of Confirmation exercise Thesis due for examination no later than 4 years
Thesis due for examination within 2 years (or 3 years for self-sponsored candidates)
3.9
Selection of Research Projects / Match with a Supervisor
All admitted research candidates are assigned by the School to work on a specific project under the supervision of a faculty staff. Depending on your Division’s guidelines, a candidate may be given the opportunity to select his/her research topic of interest and the supervisor. Candidates are required to complete the GSO Form G/964/96C Proposed Research Topic and Supervisor within four weeks of the starting date of their candidature, or as determined by the Division. Candidates should find out from their Division concerning their prospective or assigned supervisor, and to learn about the faculty’s current research activities, and then finalise the selection of research topic and supervisor. The form should be submitted through the selected supervisor and your Division to the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s Office. 3.10 Graduate English Course & Small Group Teaching Course
All PhD students admitted from AY2009-10 onwards will be required to attend and pass the courses HWG702-Small Group Teaching, and HWG703 Graduate English (which is exempted for those who meet the exemption criteria). Students who fail the course will have to repeat it until they pass. These courses will be displayed in the transcript but will not be included in the GPA computation. Language & Communication Centre lecturers will conduct the classes for each semester. You will be informed of the commencement date and venue for the classes during the first week of each semester through email notification. 3.11 Overseas/Local Conferences and Overseas Research Attachment
Applications for overseas conference and overseas research attachment will be evaluated and approved on a case-by-case basis. Full-time PhD and MA students may apply for leave and one-time financial support, during their candidature at NTU, to present their research papers at reputable overseas conferences. Leave and partial financial support may be granted based on the merits of each case and subject to availability of funding.
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Since students will only be supported once for attending overseas conference, they are advised to reserve the one-time overseas conference financial support for the presentation of their theses or first-authored research papers. Priority will be given to final year graduating students. If it’s a course requirement for students to go overseas for their research work, they will need to submit a supporting letter as well as a form (Graduate Programmes by Research – Overseas Research Attachment) signed by their supervisor and Head of Division stating the purpose of this trip. This is granted to students that are required by their supervisor to conduct their research overseas. The student’s stipend will not be withheld during this period. The letter should also include the following information: 1. Period that student will be away 2. Destination and purpose of trip 3. Supervisor’s justification Students must take note that they still have to complete their 6-course/3-course requirement and satisfy their confirmation exercise within the stipulated period mentioned in Item 3.8 of this document even though they are carrying out their research overseas. If the overseas trip is not a requirement of the course, students will need to exhaust their unofficial leave first and submit a supporting letter from their supervisor for the remainder of the trip.
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4. 4.1
UNIVERSITY AND SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Honour Code, Programme Regulations
As a student of the University, you are expected to adhere to the Honour Code, and familiarise yourself with the rules and regulations of the research programme. If in doubt please check with the School, your Division, and the supervisor. For reference, see “Rules, Regulations and Code of Conduct” via https://sso.wis.ntu.edu.sg/gslink/nonpers/. 4.2 Unofficial Leave Granted by School
Based on University’s guidelines, research students who are funded by the University e.g. holding a research scholarship, are not entitled to any vacation leave. However the School may grant these scholars unofficial leave on an exigency basis for up to 18 days per year of candidature (calendar year). Unconsumed leave cannot be carried forward to the next year. Leave applications have to be supported by the supervisor and Head of Division, and approved by the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies). You have to complete the School’s Form “Unofficial Leave Application Form for Full-Time Graduate Students - by Research” and submit it least two weeks in advance to the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s office for processing of your intended leave application. Students are not allowed to take any leave during term time when they are required to attend courses and/or have been allocated teaching responsibilities, unless special approval has been granted by Head of Division under special circumstances. Leave cannot be accumulated and carried forward to the next year of candidature Students’ stipend will not be deducted during the leave period approved by the School; however, for leave of long duration the stipend may be withheld until the student reports back to School by personally reporting to their supervisor and the Division. No leave should be taken without prior application and approval. If students are found to have left the country without the School’s approval, they will be issued a warning letter and have their stipends deducted. The above guidelines on application and granting of unofficial leave are applicable to funded students. For self-financed and part-time students, it is not necessary for you to do so. However if a student intends to be away for a period of time and thus unable to continue with their studies, we request that they keep their assigned supervisor and Division informed of their absence. The other matter to keep in mind is that if they have registered for a course, and missed classes, and do not obtain the minimum GPA grades, their candidature in the programme will be reviewed and they may not be able to continue and may be asked to withdraw from the research programme. 4.3 Official Leave of Absence (LOA) for Research Students (including maternity leave)
Application for official leave of absence (LOA) must be submitted to GSO through the Supervisor, Division Head and Associate Chair (Graduate Studies). The candidate should submit the LOA application to the supervisor at least 7 working days in advance of the leave. Reasons for the application must be clearly stated and relevant supporting documents must be attached. Leave of absence granted will be counted towards the permitted maximum period of candidature. If the leave period applied for goes beyond the permitted maximum candidature, student must seek approval from the School for extension of candidature before the LOA can be processed. The candidature extended must be able to cover the leave period and the additional time needed to complete the thesis. There is no automatic extension of candidature to account for the period of leave. In addition, should the student submit the thesis for examination during the leave period, the student will be liable for fees for the semester.
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The period of leave of absence is counted towards the permitted maximum period of candidature. Students who are granted LOA after having attended lessons beyond the second week of a new semester (14 days or longer) shall be liable for payment of research fees for the entire semester. Students who are granted LOA but have not attended lessons beyond the second week (13 days or less) of a semester shall not be liable for the payment of research fees but will be liable for an administrative fee of $53.50 per semester to retain their names on the higher degree register. Students who are approved to be on leave for a full semester will pay the administrative fee. Students granted leave for half a semester (either for the first half or second half) will still be required to pay half the semester fees but is not required to pay any administrative fee. Please note that retrospective request for LOA is not permitted; fees owed has to be paid up and fees already paid will not be refunded. Students funded by the University on research scholarship are paid a monthly stipend. These students are required to be on campus and to work on their research/thesis. To be away from the University such funded students have to apply for official LOA, or approved unofficial leave granted by School. No stipend will be paid during the period of official LOA. The research scholarship will be suspended during the period of LOA, and will be resumed upon confirmation of students’ return from leave. The scholarship suspension will be counted towards the maximum period of the scholarship. That is, if the maximum period of scholarship for a Ph.D. student is 4 years and the student has taken 2 years of LOA, the student will receive only 2 years of scholarship. Special concession may be given to married female research scholars to apply for maternity leave with full scholarship stipend up to a limit of 8 weeks per occasion of childbirth. Approval is at the discretion of the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) of Schools on case-by-case basis. Application must be supported by a medical certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner in Singapore. The student will be required to submit her thesis within the scholarship tenable period. Request for maternity leave must be submitted in the same manner as normal official LOA. Full-time international students granted leave of absence for more than 3 months are required to cancel and surrender their Student's Pass as required by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, and re-apply for a new Student's Pass through the University at least 4 weeks before they resume study. Research students need not apply for official LOA to go for reservist, and there is no suspension of RSS stipend during the reservist period either. Students applying for LOA will need to fill up the ‘Higher Degree Candidature (By Research) Application For Leave of Absence’ form, which can be found in the GSLink.
4.4
Medical Leave
All medical certificates should be submitted to your supervisor for endorsement, followed by the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s office. This is applicable only for full-time students who are receiving research scholarship or the teaching assistantship funded by the University or the School. More information on leave matters can be http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Services/StudentServices/admin/Pages/default.aspx found here:
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4.5
Change of candidature / Conversion from MA to PhD candidature
For change of candidature (e.g. converting candidature from full-time to part-time, converting candidature from MA to PhD, etc), candidates must write through your supervisor and the Head of Division, to seek approval from the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s office. The decision will be conveyed to you by the GSO. 4.6 Request to transfer to another School
Request for transfer to another School has to be submitted IN WRITING through the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s office to the Chair (School of HSS), and to the Chair of the School to be transferred to. The student must satisfy the entry requirement of the programme he/she wishes to transfer to the other School. The Chairs of both Schools must approve of the transfer. 4.7 Withdrawal from research programme
If you wish to withdraw from the programme of study, you must write through your supervisor, Head of Division, to inform the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s office with the form HSS/569/96B Termination of Research Scholarship /Candidature Students who matriculated their candidature but subsequently withdraw from the programme within 13th day of the first semester (i.e. less than the first two weeks), shall still be liable for payment of the matriculation fee, student card fee, computer fee and amenities fee. However, they will not be liable for research fee and examination fee. Students whose request for withdrawal is received after the second week of a semester (14 days or longer) shall also be liable for the payment of research fees for the semester. 4.8 Consultation
If you encounter any problem during the course of your candidature, you may consult your Division’s Graduate Studies Coordinator or the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s office. Associate Chair (Graduate Studies): Assistant Manager: Assoc Prof Francesco Cavallaro (ext 5302) Ivy Goh (ext 7999)
For general enquiries, you can ask the administrative staff, or the secretary of your Division, 4.9 Printing and Photocopying services
All full-time candidates are allowed access to the photocopy and printing facilities located at the Graduate Students Centre. The quotas are granted to research candidates during your studies, up till the submission of thesis for examination, as follow: • • • • The printing quota for Master Research Students is 7,000 pages. The photocopy quota for Master Research Students is 3,000 pages. The printing quota for PhD Research Students is 20,000 pages. The photocopy quota for PhD Research Students is 8,000 pages.
Do keep in mind the quota is only meant for your studies and research. If you are helping as a teaching assistant, research, or with other administration duties, (whether paid or unpaid) you are to use the printing and photocopying provisions of the Divisions, or the faculty who engaged you to do the work. If you use up your quota, you will have to pay for your own additional printing and photocopying. The Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s office will provide you with a pin number to access the above once we have your login user ID.
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5. 5.1
FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION / FEES PAYABLE University Fees
Fees are revised yearly. As and when fees are revised, the new fees will apply to all existing and new students. All fees are listed in Singapore dollars and are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST). The University Council reserves the right to alter fees at any time without notice. Fees for each academic year must be paid in advance and within the stipulated periods. The fees for the various academic years can be found here: http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/R-programs/BeforeApplyingResearch/Pages/Fees.aspx
Students are also required to pay other miscellaneous fees upon admission. Other Fees Matriculation Fee (nonrefundable, payable only once upon admission) Student Matriculation Card Fee (non-refundable, payable only once upon admission) Examination Fee(payable on submission of thesis) - Master's Degree - Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Computer Account Fee (per academic year)(Payable on admission) Amenities Fee - applicable to full-time students only (Payable upon billing together with research fee) Group Hospitalisation & Surgical Insurance (GHSI) Scheme - Compulsory for all International Students and Singapore Permanent Residents
Details of these fees can be found here: http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/Rprograms/BeforeApplying-Research/Pages/Fees.aspx
The research fees are exclusive of GST. The GST for these programmes are borne by MOE. 5.2 Research Scholarships
The University provides research scholarships to candidates with outstanding academic results to pursue higher degree studies by research on a full-time basis. The award is given on condition that you register as a full-time student of the University and undertake your studies full-time. You will diligently pursue and complete the higher degree within the prescribed period of the award. You are advised to read the terms and conditions in your letter of offer from Graduate Studies Office carefully. You are expected to submit your thesis in a form acceptable for examination by the last day of the award. The award is tenable for one year in the first instance and is renewable subject to good progress. Students who pass the PhD Confirmation Exercise may have their stipends increased. Recommendations will be made by the School to the University to have their stipends increased; this is subject to good performance in research and the attainment of required standards for courses taken.
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The maximum period of the award is two years for Master candidates and between three to four years for PhD candidates; subject to good performance and progress, as well as availability of research funding. In addition to the monthly stipend, the award also covers the annual research fee and the annual computer fee. The recipient shall not be on paid employment or accept paid employment or hold concurrently any other scholarship, fellowship, bursary or top-up allowance during the prescribed period of the award without the prior approval of the University. For information on eligibility, quantum of award and application, please visit the Graduate Studies Office website: http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/scholarships/Pages/ResearchScholarship.aspx For confirmed PhD candidates, you are not encouraged to downgrade to Master. Those who downgrade after having received more than 2 years of research scholarship during their PhD study will be required to pay back the excess stipend (beyond 2 years) upon downgrading to Master’s candidature. 5.3 Financial Assistance (Tuition Fee Loan)
Candidates enrolled in the research programmes are eligible to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan of up to the equivalent of 90% of tuition fee payable by Singapore citizens. The University has appointed selected banks as agents to administer the Tuition Fee Loan Scheme. For further information, please visit: http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/Pages/financialassistance.aspx#tuition
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6.
REVIEW OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS OF RESEARCH CANDIDATES
Your supervisor and the Division will be the primary reviewer of your progress, and performance. Please also refer to the milestone charts below:
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Milestones and study plan for PhD research students REQUIREMENTS, STUDY PLAN / WHAT TO DO WHEN / REMARKS Late August for Semester 1 August Intake Late December for Semester 2 January Intake After reporting to School and as soon as possible For authorisation & payroll processing Form: • Research Student Data form After matriculation and commencing your candidature at the University Forms: • Proposed research topic and supervisor for Higher degree candidates by research Study plan needs to be approved by supervisor, or by the Thesis Advisory Committee, if it is formed
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After accepting offer; be matriculated
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Submit Student Data Form - Report to School after matriculating with Graduate Studies Office (GSO). - Complete the form and submit to Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) for endorsement. - Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) office to submit to GSO to relay to Office of Finance. Proposed Research Topic & Supervisor Form - Find suitable supervisor to work with. - Submit research topic and brief write-up to supervisor. - Supervisor to submit the form through Head of Division, Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) to Chair for approval. - Approved form to be submitted by the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) office to GSO. Study Plan and Thesis Advisory Committee - Work out study plan for the candidature period with your supervisor - Supervisor and student through the Division, form a Thesis advisory Committee to approve study plan and assess student’s progress - The formed Thesis Advisory Committee to be submitted to Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) to send to GSO. Courses Requirement - Research students in the PhD programme must take 6 courses during the first 2 to 4 semesters of your studies. - A minimum CGPA of 3.5 must be attained. - After completion of the coursework requirement to pass the Confirmation Exercise. - Research students may appeal for up to 3 courses exemption on the basis of having taken graduate level courses in their previous graduate programme. - Student may be required to attend weekly research seminar. - PhD students admitted from AY2009-10 onwards are required to take the English courses HWG702-Small Group Teaching, and HWG703-Graduate English (which may be exempted for those who meet the exemption criteria), which is over and above the 6-course requirement. - The School may require you to take on additional courses which are necessary for your research. You may apply to take additional courses on top of the 6course requirement but please note that all courses taken (excluding English courses) counts toward your CGPA
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Registration of courses are to be approved by supervisor, or advised by the Graduate Studies Coordinator and the Division, and conveyed to the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s office. The 6-course requirements must be completed by the second year of your candidature or earlier. Economics Division candidates have to complete the 6-course requirements by the end of the first year. English courses have to be passed as well.
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score. Note: CGPA is the Cumulative Grade Point Average. Start of Research & Progress Report - Research students to work with their supervisor to submit research progress report every 12 months. Note: The progress reports are also used as a basis to determine whether your candidature will be renewed or discontinued. 7. Confirmation Exercise - After completing your subjects and achieving the CGPA requirement, you will be required to go through a and pass a Confirmation Exercise (CE). The CE panel will be formed by the Division - You will be informed accordingly to make preparations. - You will be required to submit 5 ring-bound copies of your confirmation report to your supervisor. The report should contain both the work you had done, and your plans for future research. It should be concise and precise. A significant part of it must contain details of future work and a time schedule towards completing your candidature and the writing up of a thesis. An in-depth literature review of your approved research topic is required which form part of the report. - If you do not pass the Confirmation Exercise, you may be required to undergo another Confirmation within a fixed period. - Research students who are not confirmed may be downgraded to Master’s candidature or given an option to exit by transferring to a Master by coursework programme. Please note that the funding for your studies may be terminated, if you are not confirmed as a PhD candidate. For scholars the Research Scholarship will be terminated, and you will have to continue on selffinancing basis. - The panel’s report and recommendation would be conveyed through the School to GSO. Note: The purpose of the PhD confirmation is to ensure that research students demonstrate a good grasp of their research area and topic. 8. Completion of Thesis - PhD student to go through Supervisor to inform the Head of Division, and the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) office to commence the appointment and approval examiners three months before your forecasted final thesis submission. The appointment of examiners must be approved by GSO before it is deemed official. Note: Please refer to attached Regulations and Formats for Submission of Thesis. Submission of Thesis To ensure the successful submission of thesis, students must take note to submit the following: - Thesis with a copy of abstract; - Receipt issued by Office of Finance for examination fee and semester tuition fees;
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Progress monitored by supervisor and Thesis Advisory Committee, if it is formed Form: • Six monthly research progress report After attaining the subjects and CGPA requirements, and by the second year of your candidature, or earlier for Division of Economics candidates. For all students, and to be submitted to School to convey to GSO: Form: • Confirmation or conversion of candidature /renewal of award / assessment of progress
To work out with your supervisor on the expected thesis completion date 3 months ahead, and submit through Division. Form: • Appointment of Examiners for Higher Degree Candidates by Research Thesis to be submitted according to the deadline prescribed according to the period of your funding award. Forms: • Supervisor's report on submission of thesis for
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(Note: Please check the terms of your funding award on whether the research fee is payable by you or paid by the award given to you. If your funding award has lapsed, you have to pay for the semester tuition fees and all other miscellaneous fees. )
Note: the date your supervisor signed in form ‘Supervisor’s Report on Submission of Thesis for Examination’ determines the last date you will receive your stipend for the month. GSO will also determine the tuition fees you are liable for, whether full semester or half a semester of tuition fee. You should submit the final draft to your supervisor in advance for him to have time to review and approve your final draft.
Normally PhD candidates take 3 to 5 years for their studies. This is not tied to the length of funding you are receiving. If the given funding has expired, the PhD student would have to continue on self-financing basis ie. find your own means to pay for your own upkeep and all fees which are due. To request for extension of time beyond the deadline given to complete thesis, the PhD student would have to write in with valid reasons for Associate Chair’s approval. Form: • Extension of time for submission of thesis
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Examination of Thesis - For PhD thesis, the panel of examiners will consist of one internal examiner and two 2 external examiners.
The examiners are given two months for examination. Taking into account time for the thesis parcel to be sent and returned, the decisions of the examiners may be known in 3 months.
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Amendments of Thesis - If the examiners recommend amendments- the examined thesis and required amendments and questions to be answered would be sent by GSO through the School and supervisor to the PhD student. - Students should work with the supervisor on amendments and reply to questions posed.
A research student is given a 6 months fee-free period to re-submit the amended thesis and answer the questions posed by examiners. If the amendments take more than 6 months, the research student would be liable to pay tuition fees and apply for extension of time to submit the amended thesis. If the maximum PhD candidature period of 5-year has lapsed, the PhD student has to apply to the Chair for extension of the maximum candidature. Form: • Submission of amended thesis for re-examination
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Re-examination of thesis - The amended thesis certified ready by the supervisor for re-examination is endorsed by the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies), and conveyed through the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s office to GSO to send for reexamination.
Examiners will be given 2 weeks to a month to re-examine the thesis.
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If the examiners still recommend amendments the process as described in para 11 would be repeated. - If the examiners accept the amended thesis, GSO will convey the decisions to the School and your supervisor so that an oral examination can be arranged. Oral Examination for PhD Candidate - The student is required to submit 3 or more final ringbound copies of his/her thesis through GSO to the members of the Oral Examination Panel. - Oral Examination Panel will be scheduled to review the final thesis, and conduct the oral examination with the PhD candidate. - The Panel may decide whether the PhD candidate has passed the oral examination, require another oral examination to be held, or require further amendments to the thesis. - While amending the thesis for the Oral Examination Panel’s review, the student may be required to pay tuition fees if he has already used up the 6 months fee-free period granted for thesis amendments. - The Oral Examination Panel may recommend that a PhD student be awarded a Master degree. - If the Oral Examination Panel recommends that the thesis be accepted for the award of the degree of PhD; GSO would inform the candidate to submit 2 or more hard bound thesis copies. Minor corrections may still be required which would be checked either by a Panel member, or the supervisor. Note: the formats for the hard bound submissions would be issued by GSO through the supervisor for the PhD candidate’s compliance. Awarding of PhD Degree by the University - Once the student has passed his thesis, oral examination, submitted his hardbound thesis and paid any outstanding fees, his name will be submitted to GSO for the conferment of his degree. Degree Conferred - GSO will send the conferment letters to the graduates. The letter can be used as proof of the degree obtained, pending the Convocation Ceremony and the issue of the degree certificates. - Once the degree is conferred, the PhD student is deemed a graduate of the University. Note: if proof of status is required, the graduate may apply online via GSLink for GSO to issue a certification letter, or pay for a copy of the transcript which would stipulate the subjects taken and the degree awarded.
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After all the examiners had recommended that the thesis be accepted for the award of the degree subject to the PhD candidate passing the oral examination. The Oral Examination is scheduled according to panel members’ availability.
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After submission of hard bound copies, and fulfilling all prescribed requirements.
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Milestones and study plan for Master of Arts research students REQUIREMENTS, STUDY PLAN / WHAT TO DO WHEN / REMARKS Late July for Semester 1 August Intake Late December for Semester 2 January Intake After reporting to School and as soon as possible
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For authorisation & payroll processing Form: • Research Student Data form After matriculation and commencing your candidature at the University Forms: • Proposed research topic and supervisor for Higher degree candidates by research • Request to change supervisor(s) • Request for change of thesis title Study plan needs to be approved by supervisor, and to be monitored by the Division.
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Proposed Research Topic & Supervisor Form - Find suitable supervisor to work with. - Submit research topic and brief write-up to supervisor. - Supervisor to submit through Head of Division, Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) to Chair for approval. - Approved form to be submitted by the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) office to GSO.
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Study Plan and Thesis Advisory Committee - Work out study plan for the candidature period with your supervisor - Supervisor and student to keep the Division informed of progress in studies and forecasted review date and candidature confirmation Courses Requirement - Research students in the MA programme must take 3 courses during the first 2 semesters of your studies. - A minimum CGPA of 3.0 must be attained. - After completion of the coursework requirement, students will need to pass the Confirmation Exercise. - Research students may appeal for up to one course exemption on the basis of having taken graduate level courses in their previous graduate programme. - Student may be required to attend weekly research seminar. - The School may require you to take on additional courses which are necessary for your research. - Above the requirements stipulated, you may apply to take additional courses but please note that all courses taken (excluding English courses) counts toward your CGPA score. Note: CGPA is the Cumulative Grade Point Average. Start of Research & Progress Report - Research students to work with their supervisor to submit research progress report every 12 months Note: The progress reports are also used as a basis to determine whether your candidature and scholarship in the research programme can be continued.
Registration of courses to be approved by supervisor, or advice by the Graduate Studies Coordinator and the Division, and conveyed to the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s office. The 3 courses requirements must be completed by the end of the first year.
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Progress monitored by supervisor and Thesis Advisory Committee, if it is formed Form: • Six monthly research progress report After attaining the courses and CGPA requirements Form: • Confirmation or conversion of candidature /renewal of award / assessment of progress
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future work and a time schedule towards completing your candidature and the writing up of a thesis. An indepth literature review of your approved research topic is required which form part of the report. If you do not pass the Confirmation Exercise, you may be required to undergo another Confirmation within a fixed period. The panel’s report and recommendation would be conveyed through the School to GSO.
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Note: The purpose of the Confirmation Exercise is to ensure research students demonstrate a good grasp of their research area and topic. Completion of Thesis - MA student to go through Supervisor to inform the Head of Division, and the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) office to commence with search and appointment of examiners, and to seek approval of examiners to be appointed by GSO three months before your forecasted final thesis submission.
To work out with your supervisor on the expected thesis completion date 3 months ahead, and inform the Division. Form: • Appointment of Examiners for Higher Degree Candidates by Research Thesis to be submitted according to the deadline prescribed according to the period of your funding award. Forms: • Supervisor's report on submission of thesis for examination • Sample Academic Record from GSLink Normally MA candidates take 2 to 3 years for their studies. This is not tied to the length of funding you are receiving. If the given funding has expired, the MA student would have to continue on self-financing basis ie. find your own means to pay for your own upkeep and all fees which are due. To request for extension of time beyond the deadline given to complete thesis the MA student would have to write in with valid reasons for Associate Chair’s approval. Form: • Extension of time for submission of thesis
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Submission of Thesis To ensure the successful submission of thesis, students must take note to submit the following: - Thesis with a copy of abstract; - Receipt issued by Office of Finance for examination fee and semester tuition fees; - A copy of academic records printed via GSLink; - 2 ring-bound copies of the MA Thesis (Note: Please check the terms of your funding award on whether the research fee is payable by you or paid by the award given to you. If your funding award has lapsed, you have to pay for the semester tuition fees and all other miscellaneous fees. )
Note: the date your supervisor signed in form ‘Supervisor’s Report on Submission of Thesis for Examination’ determines the last date you will receive your stipend for the month. GSO will also determine the tuition fees you are liable for, whether full semester or half a semester of tuition fee. You should submit the final draft to your supervisor in advance for him to have time to review and approve your final draft.
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Examination of Thesis - For MA thesis there will be one internal examiner and a second examiner (could be internal or external) appointed to examine the thesis.
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Amendments of Thesis - If the examiners recommend amendments- the examined thesis and required amendments and questions to be answered would be sent by GSO through the School and supervisor to the MA student. - MA Student to work with supervisor on amendments, and to reply to questions posed.
of examiners may be known in 3 months. A research student is given 6 months fee-free period to re-submit the amended thesis. And to answer the question posed by examiners. If the amendments take more than 6 months, the research student would be liable to pay tuition fees and apply for extension of time to submit the amended thesis. If the maximum MA candidature period of 3-year has lapsed, the MA student has to apply to the Associate Chair for extension of the maximum candidature. Form: • Submission of amended thesis for re-examination Examiners given 2 weeks to a month to re-examine the thesis.
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Re-examination of thesis - The amended thesis must be endorsed by the supervisor and Chair. The Associate Chair (Graduate Studies)’s office will then send the amended thesis to GSO for re-examination - If the examiners still recommend amendments the process as described in para 11 would be repeated. - If the examiners accept the amended thesis, GSO will convey the decisions to the School and the supervisor. An oral examination can then be arranged. Awarding of MA Degree by the University Once the student has passed his thesis, oral examination, submitted his hardbound thesis and paid any outstanding fees, his name will be submitted to GSO for the conferment of his degree. Degree Conferred - GSO would send the conferment letters to the graduates. The letter can be used as proof of the degree obtained, pending the Convocation Ceremony and the issue of the degree certificates. - Once the degree is conferred, the MA student is deemed a graduate of the University. Note: if proof of status is required, the graduate may apply online via GSLink for GSO to issue a certification letter, or pay for a copy of the transcript which would stipulate the subjects taken and the degree awarded.
After submission of hard bound copies, and fulfilling all prescribed requirements.
After the award of degrees.
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Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC)
The Division may decide to appoint a TAC for research candidates on the PhD track. Responsibilities of the TAC include the monitoring of the student’s progress and completing the annual research progress report. The TAC shall recommend the renewal of University award, and continuation or termination of candidature to the Chair and GSO. The TAC will also assess the student’s submitted thesis and determine if it is satisfactory to be sent for examination. Research candidates on the MA track do not require the setting up of a TAC although the final decision is by the Division.
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6.4 Submission of Annual Progress Report for Renewal of University Award (both MA and PhD candidates) The Supervisor would need to put up a one-page annual progress report on the research work done by his/her student together with the student’s Academic Record (available from GSLink) with the current CGPA. Additionally, the Supervisor would need to indicate whether the student’s award should be renewed for the next 6 or 12 months in the progress report. 6.5 Submission of Confirmation Report for Master / PhD Candidature
You will be required to submit 3 copies (MA) or 5 copies (PhD) of your confirmation report to your supervisor. The report should contain both the work done and your plans for future work. It should be concise and precise. A significant part of it must contain details of future work and a time-schedule towards completing your candidature. An in-depth literature review of your approved research topic is required which forms part of the report. Students are advised to complete their course requirements as soon as possible. The course fulfillment deadline for PhD students is 24 months or 12 months for MA students. Please refer to Section 3 of this document. Note: Full-time PhD students from January 2011 Intake onwards must confirm their candidature within 18 months, while Part-Time PhD student will still confirm within 24 months. 6.6 Notification & Final Submission of Thesis
You are required to notify the School of the date of submission of your thesis at least three months in advance before your forecasted submission of your thesis in a form suitable for examination. This is to expedite the process of appointing the examiners for your thesis. Please NOTE that you should have worked out with your supervisor on the schedule of your draft submissions to him, and obtain his approval of your forecasted timeframe to complete the final draft thesis. You should submit 2 copies (for MA programme) / 3 copies (for PhD programme) of your ringbound thesis together with the following forms to your supervisor. • • R/566/96C “Supervisor’s Report on submission of thesis for examination” A copy of your Academic Record printed from GSLink to show that your courses have been completed, and the requisite CGPA for graduation had been achieved.
Please take note of the following: • • • • The thesis must comply with the regulations and formats of the University (refer to attached file for the Regulation and Format for submission of thesis). The thesis must contain an abstract not exceeding 500 words. If the thesis is written in Chinese, then an English version of the abstract has to be included. A copy of the examination fee receipt should be submitted together with the thesis. If the title of the thesis is different from the approved research title submitted to GSO before, please submit the form “Request for Change in Title of Thesis”.
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an extension of their maximum candidature with a forecast of when they will be able to submit the thesis for examination. 6.8 Presentation for Oral Defense of Thesis
Prior to submission of thesis to be sent out for examination, PhD candidates must give an oral defense presentation of their thesis. All research students are welcome to attend the presentation for the PhD Oral defense. Announcement of these presentation(s) will be made via e-mail to all research students
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7. 7.1
SERVICES AND INFORMATION Central Administrative Offices and Services
Graduate Studies Office The Graduate Studies Office (GSO) is the key office supporting the higher degree graduate programmes of the School. GSO deals with applications for admission, and all other academic matters until the research students graduate from their programme of study. All official letters to students, records of students’ candidature, course registration, examination results, etc., are kept and updated by the GSO. International Student Centre As a global window of NTU, the International Student Centre (ISC) serves the international student community of over 7,800, which come from more than 85 countries. Under the purview of the Dean of Students, the ISC hopes to promote an enriching cultural and academic experience through its services and programmes, and also provides a range of support services and facilities to help international students fulfill their personal and academic goals at NTU and make their stay both fruitful and pleasant. Some of these include:. Some of the services and facilities provided by ISC include: • • • • • • Graduate students' accommodation. Assistance with immigration matters. Administration of health insurance for international students Referral to specialist services / resources. Student lounge with free internet access and group meeting facility. Home visits and tours to places of interest in Singapore for international students.
Student’s Pass International students pursuing full-time courses of study in Singapore are required to apply for a Student’s Pass from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). The issuance of Student’s Pass is subjected to the clearance of medical examination. International students who wish to pursue studies on part-time basis should obtain employment in Singapore first before applying for admission. This is to ensure that they are permitted by the Ministry of Manpower to work and reside in Singapore throughout the duration of their course of study. In addition, it will be necessary for passport holders of countries such as China and India to obtain a valid visa before entering Singapore. Information on Student Pass application and visa requirements can be found on the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website: www.ica.gov.sg. Fees are subject to change by the ICA. Please check the ICA website for the latest fee payable. Medical Examination All full-time international students must undergo and pass a medical examination prior to admission to the university. If your study in NTU is for more than 6 months, you will need to undergo the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Tuberculosis (TB) medical tests before you can be issued your Student’s Pass. The HIV and TB tests must be done at the Medical Centre at NTU. The Medical Centre will issue the medical report to you for submission with your application for Student’s Pass. The offer of admission is conditional upon the issue of a valid Student’s Pass by the ICA. International students who fail the above medical tests will not be admitted to the University and will be repatriated at their own expense.
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Medical Insurance As international students are not eligible for hospitalisation and surgery subsidies, medical costs in Singapore can be expensive and a financial burden. International students without a local insurance policy are required to pay a large cash deposit if they are hospitalised. To avoid the inconvenience and costs of the above, the ISC has arranged a Group Hospitalisation & Surgical Insurance (GHSI) scheme for all international students. It is compulsory for all full-time international students and Singapore Permanent Residents to subscribe to the GHSI scheme. This is to ensure that international students are covered financially in the event of hospitalization or surgery. The insurance premium is S$79.00 per academic year. For more information on the GHSI scheme, please visit ISC’s website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/isc/healthwellnessandinsurance/insurance/Pages/GroupHospitalisation andSurgicalInsurance.aspx Students should carefully consider the amount of coverage the GHSI scheme provides in relation to your needs and health condition. It is strongly recommended that students purchase additional coverage especially for potential health and surgery costs as these could be quite costly and the GHSI coverage may not be sufficient. Accommodation for International Graduate Students Graduate students may choose from a range of on-campus accommodation administered by the ISC or rent a room/apartment outside the campus on their own. On-campus accommodation includes single rooms or twin-sharing rooms at Graduate Hall, Nanyang Heights and Nanyang Valley. For more information, please visit ISC’s website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/isc/housing/Pages/default.aspx Cost of Living The estimated monthly expenses of an international student are as follows: Meals (university canteens & food centres) Accommodation (on campus) Transport expenses (locally) Other personal expenses (stationery, toiletries, laundry, recreation, etc) Total Contact Details International students who have enquiries on matters such as application for Student’s Pass, medical insurance, housing or arrival in Singapore may email the ISC at [email protected] for assistance. Email Account With your online application submitted to the Graduate Studies Office, you should have been prompted to apply for the Exchange Email account with the Centre for IT Services. You are advised to read your emails regularly using this account as the University, the School, and the constituent offices will be communicating with you by the NTU email account. S$300 – S$400 S$270 – S$540 S$100 – S$150 S$200 – S$400 S$850 – S$1,450
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NTU Library
The Library has a range of library materials that cater to various learning needs and preferences. The print collection stands at more than half a million books now and is growing at about 40,000 volumes per year. Students and academic staff can borrow up to 10 and 40 books respectively at any one time. There is also a good selection of audio visual materials, numbering about 17,000 items currently, most of which can be viewed on any computer on campus.
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The library’s rich electronic resources comprise more than 150 subscribed databases covering all disciplines and 27,000 unique e-journal titles. These e-resources can be accessed from anywhere - in dormitories, at home and even from another country. All that is required is Internet access, an NTU ID and password. The library also makes available the full-text of NTU student theses and examination papers in its Information Repository. Humanities & Social Sciences Library Location : Block S4 Basement 3C South Spine, http://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/library/hssl/index.php/location/ The Humanities & Social Sciences Library provides a growing collection of books, journals and online resources relating to Psychology, Sociology, Chinese, English, Linguistics, History, Public Administration, Philosophy and Social Sciences (general). Please note that the Economics collection remains in Library 2 due to lack of space and the convenience of collocating them with the Business collection. Books in the HSS collection have a green dot on their spines. Loan counter services as well as the photocopying and network printing services will stop half an hour before the Library closes. For latest opening hours of all libraries, you may check on library’s website at http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Library/About/Open/ For general queries and feedback to the Library, contact [email protected]. For queries on specific resources, contact one of the subject librarians listed in http://www.ntu.edu.sg/library/about/staffdirectory/Pages/subject.aspx.
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Other Information
Please download the relevant forms mentioned in this handbook from the School’s Website or from GSO Public Folders. Alternatively you can get a hardcopy from the Division’s secretary. You are encouraged to visit the School's website regularly for the latest updates! http://www.hss.ntu.edu.sg For more information on the administrative procedures, please visit the Graduate Studies Office website at: http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/Pages/default.aspx Graduate Programmes - Downloadable Forms and information http://www.hss.ntu.edu.sg/CurrentStudents/Graduate/Pages/Forms_GraduateProgrammebyR esearch.aspx
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8. 8.1
Living and getting around the Yunnan campus Public Transport in Yunnan Garden Campus
NTU’s Campus in Jurong can be reached via the following modes of transport: MRT Train (To Boon Lay bus interchange) Take the MRT and alight at Boon Lay station which is the last station along the East-West line. Thereafter, take bus no. 179 or 199 at the Boon Lay bus interchange which is just next to the MRT station. Please refer to the bus guide (http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/publicportal/about+ntu/giving+to+ntu/public+bus.htm) for where you should alight. Public Bus (Service 179 and 199) Two public buses ply the campus, they are bus no. 179 and 199. Each goes round the campus in a separate loop fashion and starts and ends at the Boon Lay bus interchange.
You may want to refer to the detailed interactive online campus map at http://www.street-directory.com/ntu for the locations of these bus stops.
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Bus 179 Alight at Bus Stop B01 Hall 1 (2728A) B03 Hall 2 (2729A) B05 Canteen 2 (2731A) Lee Wee Nam Library (27211)
B09 Block N2 (2722A)
B11 Sch of Comm & Info (2723A)
B13 Hall 7 (2724A) B15 Innovation Centre (2725A) B17 Hall 4 (2726A)
Major places of interest Hall 1; staff bungalow Hall 6; Sports & Recreation Ctr; supermarket; staff bungalow; staff quarters in Nanyang Terrace & Nanyang Valley Hall 2; Nanyang House NIE Block 2; SIMTECH buildings; Canteen A; Centre for IT Svces; Lee Wee Nam Library; North Academic Complex LTs and tutorial rms; Admin Building; Student Services Centre; Sch of Mechanical & Aerospace Eng (MAE); Sch of Computer Eng (SCE); Sch of Materials Science & Eng (MSE); Childcare Centre Library 2; Media Resource Library; School of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE); Administration Building; Student Services Centre; Nanyang Auditorium; Coffee Club Express cafe Nanyang Auditorium; Schl of Electrical & Electronic Eng (EEE); Schl of Communication & Infor (SCI); Ctr for IT Services' South Spine computer terminal rm; South Academic Complex LTs and tutorial rms; Coffee Club Express cafe; Popular bookstore; Eight Flags computer store; medical centre; dental clinic; Canteen B; Halls 3 & 7 Halls 3 and 7 Innovation Centre; Chinese Heritage Centre; South Academic Complex; Nanyang Business School (NBS) Halls 4 and 5; Chinese Heritage Centre
Bus 199 Alight at Bus Stop (PUB sub-stn 2718A) B01 Hall 11 (27011) B03 Halls 14 & 15 (27021) B05 Halls 12 & 13 (27031) B07 School of Science (27041) B09 NIE Library (27051) B10 School of Education (27219)
Major places of interest Nanyang Meadows (staff quarters) Hall 11 Halls 14 and 15 Halls 12 and 13 NIE Blocks 5, 6 (LT1) and 7, Car park Y NIE Blocks 3 and 4 (NIE library, canteen and bookstore) NIE Block 2; SIMTECH buildings; Canteen A; Centre for IT Services; Lee Wee Nam Library; North Academic Complex LTs and tutorial rooms; Administration Building; Student Services Centre; Sch of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE); Sch of Computer Eng (SCE); Sch of Materials Science & Eng (MSE); Childcare Centre Hall 8 Halls 8 and 9; staff housing at Nanyang Heights and Nanyang View; Staff Club at Nanyang View, Nanyang Executive Centre Halls 10 and 11
B08 Blk 41 (27069) B09 Hall 8 (2720Z) B07 Hall 11 (2719Z)
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Internal Shuttle Bus This is a welfare project of the NTU Students’ Union and is administered by the Student Affairs Office. There are three Internal Shuttle Bus services:- Route A, Route B and Route C. The detailed bus routes can be found here: http://campusbus.ntu.edu.sg/ntubus/
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Dining at NTU
There are 11 canteens, three cafés, a food court and chain of restaurants in the campus. The food court and Canteen B are located at the Academic Complex of North and South Spines respectively, the other canteens are located at the Residential Halls. These eating places offer a wide variety of food catering to the cosmopolitan student population For the locations of the canteens, cafés and restaurants, please check via http://www.ntu.edu.sg/campus/Pages/Canteens.aspx
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NTU Medical Centre
Located on campus in the South Spine, the medical centre provides both medical and dental treatment services. Payment is required for each consultation and the charges will depend on the nature of illness and prescription. Medical and Dental Centre Location: South Spine, Level B2 (Just outside MLT above Canteen B) Operating Hours: Mon to Fri : 8.30am to 1pm 2pm to 5pm Sat : 8.30am to 1pm Telephone (Medical) : 67936828 Telephone (Dental) : 67908578
8.4 Banking OCBC Bank (NTU Branch) Location: North Spine, level 1. Just beside Canteen A Operating Hours: Mon to Fri : 9.30am to 3pm Sat : 9.30am to 11.30am 24 Hrs Banking Kiosk Telephone: 1800-4383333 ATMs are located in the South Spine near the computer store 8.5 Retail Book Store Location: South Spine, Blk S4, #B5A-01 (same level as car park Q) Operating Hours: Mon to Fri : 9am to 7.30pm Sat : 9am to 2pm Telephone : 67902978
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Eight Flags Computer Shop Location: South Spine, Blk S3, #B3-04 (near Canteen B) Operating Hours: Mon to Fri : 9.30am to 6.30pm Sat : 9.30am to 1pm Telephone : 67935911 Website : http://www.8flags.com.sg/ Nanyang Hair Corner Location: Nanyang Avenue (Next to Canteen 2) Operating Hours: Mon to Fri : 10 am to 8pm Sat : 10 am to 6 pm Telephone : 67917303 Nanyang Supermarket Location: Nanyang Avenue (Next to Canteen 2) Operating Hours: Mon to Fri : 9.30am to 8.30pm Sat : 9.30am to 1.30pm Telephone : 67916126/3407 Facilities : postal services, groceries and frozen foodstuff
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Sports and Recreational Facilities
For indoor sports activities, a number of multi-purpose sports halls and fitness gyms can be found on campus. Facilities for outdoor sports include an Olympic size swimming pool, netball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, running track and soccer fields. Check out their website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/campus/Sports/Pages/default.aspx
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Important Phone numbers
Essential Numbers on Campus International Student Centre 6790 6823
Graduate Studies Office - Research Section - Course Registration and Examination - Thesis Examination
6790 5895
Emergency In case of emergency (road accident, fire), please dial the following telephone numbers: Campus Security 6790 4777 Police Fire/Ambulance 999 995
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10. NTU Yunnan Garden Campus Map Interactive at: http://maps.ntu.edu.sg/maps
