Overview

The Philosophy Group offers a range of programmes to students at NTU. Undergraduate tracks include the BA (Honours), second major and minor programmes in philosophy. Graduate tracks include the MA and PhD programmes in philosophy.We also offer courses that can be taken as electives by Nanyang Technological University students outside our Philosophy (Hons).

Unique Features

Young, accessible faculty doing globally recognized research 
Focus on Chinese philosophy, philosophy of science, and ethics

Teaching in seminar-style classes centered around active discussion and argument

Career Prospects

What can I do with a degree in philosophyThe unique perspective that philosophy offers makes its students potentially fit for any profession. Philosophy trains its students to question fundamental assumptions, argue logically, and think through issues as comprehensively as possible. In this way, philosophy shapes the way we think and act. It also heightens our sensitivity towards the nuances of life, and enhances our ability to engage with them. The study of philosophy typically cultivates the following abilities:

Ask good questions, think independently, critically, and clearly
Uncover and examine hidden assumptions
Analyse and critically assess arguments
Formulate consistent, coherent, and complex arguments
Conceptualise and articulate difficult issues or abstract ideas
Examine and justify what we believe in or/and what we do

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Symbolic Logic

Moral Philosophy

Chinese Philosophy /Indian Philosophy

Ancient Philosophy

Early Modern Philosophy

Great Ideas and Innovations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-19 00:00:00 , International

More details

Diploma awarded by a Polytechnic or equivalent institution in Singapore: 1 March. NUS High School Diploma: 20 January.

Language

English

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Credits

128 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students with Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' level
A good grade in General Paper/Knowledge & Inquiry/H1 or H2 Level Humanities subject
Students with NUS High School Diploma
Good overall CAP in English Language
Students with IB Diploma
A good grade in Standard Level English
Please note the following:
The grade profiles, GPAs and programme places vary from year to year, depending on the number and performance of applicants, and the number of places available.
Meeting the previous year's grade/GPA scores of a programme does not guarantee admission to that programme for the current year.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

36350 SGD / year

≈ 36350 SGD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8300 SGD / year

≈ 8300 SGD / year

Additional Details

Subsidised Students: Singapore Citizens S$8,300; SPR S$11,600; ASEAN IS S$18,050; Other IS S$21,400. Singaporeans receive tuition grant automatically.

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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