Admission

The MA (Linguistics) Programme currently admits students twice a year in January and August. 

The admission requirements are as follows:

  • A good bachelor’s degree
  • International applicants whose undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree was awarded by an institution where English is not the sole medium of instruction must have an IELTS* score of 7; OR a TOEFL Score of 100*. 
  • No prior coursework or training in linguistics is required.

 

*Online test scores:

In view of Covid-19, the following online test scores are acceptable for admissions for the AY2023-2024 intake by the Office of Admissions (OA). These tests must have been taken no later than 31 December 2023. Test report reflecting date beyond 31 December 2023 will not be eligible to meet admissions requirements. 

  1. IELTS Indicator
  2. IELTS for UKVI
  3. TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
  4. TOEFL ITP Plus for China students
Application period for August 2025 intake

4 November 2024 - 28 February 2025

 

 

1.    Create an Online Profile

Apply for the programme via our online application system. You may also login to the system to check your application status after submission.

2.    Complete the online application form and upload all supporting documents.

3.    Submit application and pay application fee

Upon submitting your application, you will be required to pay an application fee of S$50* via VISA or Mastercard. If you are unable to pay via VISA or Mastercard, please issue a cheque payable to “Nanyang Technological University” (indicate your full name and address on the reverse).

*Prevailing GST rate applies.

Only complete applications will be processed for assessment. An application is deemed complete only if the following are met:

  • completion of online application form
  • payment of application fee (non-refundable), and
  • receipt of all supporting documents.

4.     Interview

Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed by the Admissions Committee to gauge their suitability for the programme. Interviews where needed, will take place after the application closing date. 

1

NRIC (SG/SGPR)

  • Local Applicants: Scanned copy of NRIC 
  • Singapore Permanent Residents: Scanned copy of NRIC + re-entry permit
  • International applicants: Scanned copy of Passport details page
2

Photocopy of Singapore Employment Pass/Work Permit/Dependent's Pass/LTVP, if any

3

CV or Resume
A concise document no more than 3 pages, briefly describing your job, responsibilities and accomplishments.

4

Educational Documents
Scanned copy of the Degree scroll/certificate(s) and academic transcripts of each university attended (official English translation is required for non-English certificates and transcripts)

Please do not mail paper copies of your application and transcripts to the University. Only applicants who are offered admission will produce their original degree certificates and transcripts during verification exercise.

5

IELTS score report (scanned copy)
Applicants are required to take the IELTS if English was not the medium of instruction used during your undergraduate or bachelor’s degree.

Applicants who have yet to take the IELTS may still proceed to submit their application and indicate the test dates in the online application form.​

6Professional Qualifications/Membership Certificates, if any
7

Two Reference Letters
Reference letters should have official organisation letterhead and logo.

  •  Your referees are to email the letters directly to [email protected]. The email subject should be Reference letter for Name of applicant
  • Please remind your referees to use their official organisation email addresses to send the letters, reference letters sent via free-email provider will not be accepted, e.g. hotmail, gmail, yahoo.
8Personal Statement, in less than 1000 words (preferred) 

 

If you encounter problems during the online application process, please contact Service Desk via the link here.