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    MA in English

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    Singapore, SGMAIn-person1 year
    SGD 68,720.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    91
    Credits
    SGD 50.00
    App fee

    MA in English at Nanyang Technological University is a 91-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Singapore, SG. Tuition is SGD 68,720.

    About the program

    Research-based master's program offered in disciplines including English, with coursework alongside an approved thesis. English focuses on literature from Renaissance to contemporary, SE Asian literature, postcolonial studies, and creative writing.

    Focus: research
    NTU English #42 QS 2024
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    January 2027
    Jul 31, 2026
    August 2027 Intake
    Dec 31, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL (Internet-Based Test - IBT) : Overall score of 105 with writing score of 23
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS (IELTS is preferred over TOEFL): Overall score of 7.0 with writing score of 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) to seek employment (Singapore)

    SGD 18,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MA in English at Nanyang Technological University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MA in English at Nanyang Technological University is SGD 68,720 across 91 required credits.
    Is MA in English at Nanyang Technological University online or in-person?
    MA in English at Nanyang Technological University is offered in-person.
    How long does MA in English at Nanyang Technological University take to complete?
    MA in English at Nanyang Technological University is structured around 1 year and 91 credits.
    What GPA is required for MA in English at Nanyang Technological University?
    Per the program's published guidance: Bachelor's degree with minimum Honours (Distinction)
    What work-permit options follow MA in English at Nanyang Technological University?
    Post-completion work rights for MA in English at Nanyang Technological University: 1 year Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) to seek employment (Singapore)