PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Psychology
offers full-time and part-time M.A. and Ph.D. by research programs. Students in
the program will be situated in
an opportune position to explore and choose from a wide array of research areas
that the school endeavors in. From infant to elderly populations, from
qualitative to neurobiological techniques, we offer extensive research
prospects in social, developmental, clinical, cultural and bio-psychological
fields. Students will work alongside experts in their respective fields; where their
academic journey will be well-supported by dedicated faculty members and
research staff.
Psychology
features specializations in many topics
and boasts integrative research spanning across multiple research
domains. For instance, research projects have been conducted by utilizing
methods in neuropsychology to investigate consumer behavior and implementing
mobile applications for data collection in the elderly population – juxtaposing
techniques across different branches of Psychology to investigate unexplored
new territories. We
offer state of the art amenities such as eye-tracking and neuroimaging
facilities, as well as a range of laboratories to meet different research needs
(e.g., child-friendly laboratory). To extend the applicability of our research
to the community, the program works closely with national stakeholders in
Singapore, including governmental bodies such as the Ministry of Education and
the Ministry of Social and Family Development, public hospitals and schools.
Our faculty
members are held in high regard in the global research community and have active
collaboration with international partners – research institutes and
universities from around the world, including University of Cambridge, the
University of Trento, New York University, Columbia University, RIKEN Brain
Science Institute and many more. Students are strongly encouraged to engage in
discourse with the international community during conferences and graduate
exchange programs. Such international exposure allow students to learn from
some of the brightest minds, foster global networks, and gain insight into the
latest developments in the students’ specialized field of research.
To
prepare students for a career in academia, we provide holistic training in
research and other essential skills including teaching, grant-preparation
and mentoring. We offer exciting opportunities to give students a head-start in
a career in Psychology research in their respective fields of specialization.
The M.A. and Ph.D. programs in Psychology
are MOE-subsidised and are offered on full-time and part-time basis.
Degree Requirements
M.A.
Cohort 2019 and before
For M.A., students must complete and
pass the following:
- Two core courses: HP7001 Advanced Research Design and
Data Analysis, HP7002 Research Seminar (6 Academic Units)
- One elective (3 Academic Units)
- Other Degree Requirements
The coursework
requirement is to be completed within the first year. M.A. students should
maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.00. Other degree requirements include: Epigeum Research Integrity (online course), Information
Research & Management/Scholarly Communications and Impact (online course), and attend
research seminars. Students on NTU scholarship might have additional
requirements to fulfil. Refer
to the Timeline and
Milestones for more
instructions.
Cohort 2020
and onwards
For M.A., students must complete and pass
the following:
The
coursework requirement is to be completed within the first year. M.A. students
should maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.00. Other degree
requirements include: ERI701 Epigeum Research Integrity (online course),
Scholarly Communications and Impact (online course), and attend research
seminars. Students on NTU scholarship might have additional requirements to
fulfil. Refer to the e-guide (Aug 2019; Jan 2020) for more
instructions.
Ph.D.
Cohort 2019
For Ph.D., students must complete and
pass the following:
- Two core courses: HP7001 Advanced Research Design and
Data Analysis, HP7002 Research Seminar (6 Academic Units)
- Four electives (12 Academic Units)
- Other Degree Requirements
- Qualifying
Examination
- Thesis
- Oral Examination
Cohort 2020 and onwards
For
Ph.D., students must complete and pass the following:
- Three core courses: HP7001 Advanced Research Design and
Data Analysis, HP7002 Research Seminar and HX9001 Research
Methods for Social Sciences (9 Academic Units)
- Three electives (9 Academic Units)
- Other Degree Requirements
- Qualifying
Examination
- Thesis
- Oral Examination
Typically,
Ph.D. students must complete the coursework requirement within the first three
semesters. The timeline should be discussed with the Supervisor and/or Graduate
Coordinator). They should maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of
3.50. Other degree requirements include: ERI701 Epigeum Research Integrity
(online course), HWG703 Graduate English course(unless exempted), HWG702
University Teaching for Teaching Assistants, Scholarly Communications and
Impact (online course), Communications Courses, 3 Minute Thesis Symposium and
attend research seminars. Students on scholarship might have additional
requirements to fulfil. Students are encouraged to work closely with their
supervisor and the graduate co-ordinator to ensure timely completion of all the
requirements.
Ph.D.
students will have to submit and defend their thesis proposal as part of the
Qualifying Exam (also known as the Confirmation Exercise). The Qualifying Exam
should be completed within 18 months from the
start of candidature. The final completed thesis will be examined by a panel of
internal and external examiners, after which, an oral examination will be held. Refer to the e-guide (Aug 2019; Jan 2020) for more instructions.
Graduate Assistantship Program (GAP)
Students receiving scholarship from the Ministry of
Education (MOE) – RSS / NPGS / Grants – are required to fulfil the Graduate Assistantship
Program (GAP). GAP is a set of hours divided into Teaching / Research /
Development duties determined by the type of scholarship and nationality of the student. The
GAP is a form of in-service obligation effected for Cohort 2014 and onwards has
to be completed 6 months before the submission of the thesis.