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How many intakes are there each year? |
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We have two intakes a year, one in January and another in August. You are advised to visit the website and look out for NIE’s announcements in June and December to confirm if the programme will be open for application at any particular intake.
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How can I apply for admission? |
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You may apply online via our website during the periods when the online application is open. The application periods are generally as follows:
- December to January - for admission in August
- June - for admission in January
Applicants are to submit to NIE the signed hardcopy printout of application form and all supporting documents within one week from the online submission.
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Is there an application fee? |
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An application fee of $21.40 (inclusive of GST) per application is payable for applications into our coursework programmes, effective from January 2012 intake. |
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What are the different routes available to complete the Coursework programmes? |
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Depending on the programme structure, a participant may be given an option to complete his/her programme by Coursework with Dissertation or by Coursework Only. You do not have to make the decision when you apply. The decision on which option to select is usually made upon completion of six courses. |
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How long is the candidature period? |
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Most of our programmes are offered on a part-time basis. The minimum and maximum candidature periods for Masters by Coursework (Part-Time) are two years and four years respectively. |
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What time do the classes start? |
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The starting time of a class is dependent on the course you register, but in general the classes are conducted in the evening from 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. |
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How often do classes meet? |
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During the regular January and August semesters, each course is conducted once a week over 13 weeks every semester. If you register for two courses, please be prepared to avail yourself twice a week for lessons. Lessons are typically conducted in the evening from 6-9pm on weekdays (unless otherwise stated). Apart from 39 hours of face-to-face lessons, there are an additional 13 hours of non face-to-face learning through blended learning, online discussions, assignments and readings etc.
Some courses may be offered during the inter-semester. The inter-semester is typically from May to July. Lessons are conducted intensively and the dates vary from course to course, and from semester to semester. During course registration, the schedule will be made available to students. You may register for these courses if it fits your schedule.
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How many semesters are there in a year? |
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There are two semesters in a year: January and August semesters. January semester are usually between January – April and August semester, August to November. We may offer inter-semester courses in between the two semesters. |
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Can I apply for admission to Masters programmes by coursework if I have a degree from a foreign university? |
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As long as you meet the entry requirements for the programme, you are eligible to apply. The Selection Committee will evaluate each application on a competitive basis. |
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What is the TOEFL requirement? |
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International applicants graduates of universities with non-English medium of instruction may wish to refer to this page for more details on the TOEFL requirements. |
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For application to the Master of Education programme, must an applicant have a Postgraduate Diploma in Education? |
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An applicant is to have teaching qualifications. Postgraduate Diploma in Education is an example of such qualifications. |
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Can I seek credit transfer or exemption for a course not awarded by NIE and NTU? |
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Yes, this is possible. The general guideline allows students to apply for credit transfer/course exemption for up to 12 AUs of courses. Any credit transfer/ exemption for a non-NIE (non-NTU) course shall be assessed based on performance, the content of the course and how it relates to courses within the programme. Each application is considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please note that it is in line with the policy of Nanyang Technological University that courses that are included for exemption and courses approved for credit transfer will not be counted in the calculation of Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). However, they will be counted towards the Academic Unit requirement for graduation and be reflected in the official transcript. Courses that have been approved for credit transfer/course exemption in one programme are not allowed to be used again in another programme.
(Note for Credit Transfer: Titles and grades for courses approved for credit transfer will be reflected in the official transcript).
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What are the fees payable for the programmes? |
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A successful applicant who is offered admission into a programme will have to pay the matriculation fee, tuition fee and miscellaneous fees (include student matriculation card fee, IT Facilities fee) at the time of matriculation. Please note that the matriculation fee, student matriculation card fee and IT Facilities fee are non-refundable. The fees are reviewed every academic year. More details can be found here. |
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When will I know the results of my application? |
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You will be notified in November for the January intake and June for the August intake. |
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Can I defer my admission to the next intake? |
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New students are not allowed to defer their first course or first semester of study. Those who are unable to join us but are still interested to enrol in the programme will have to re-apply to us when we next offer the programme. The application will be considered together with other applications on a competitive basis. |
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Can I withdraw from the programme after the term starts? |
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For students sponsored by MOE under the PDCM scheme, withdrawal will have to be supported by MOE, and approval will be granted by NIE on a case by case basis.
For direct-entry students, withdrawal will be granted by NIE on a case by case basis.
Please submit the application for withdrawal form to the Office of Academic Administration and Services (OAAS). Information on the policies on withdrawal from the programme is available here.
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Who can I contact if I have other questions on the Masters by Coursework programmes? |
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You may email: nieadmpp@nie.edu.sg
(for issues such as admission and application into NIE)
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