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Master of Arts (Research) in Psychology

Nanyang Technological University

Singapore, Central Singapore, Singapore•QS 2026 #12

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Offered by Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, Singapore, Master of Arts (Research) in Psychology is a master's degree in Psychology programme.

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Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Psychology

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Last checked October 2026 · Source: ntu.edu.sg ·

Program details

Overview

NTU's School of Social Sciences offers a research master's degree in psychology, full time or part time. The programme spans the social, developmental, clinical, cultural and biological branches of the discipline, and students can select among many research areas, from studies of infants to studies of older adults and from qualitative to neurobiological methods. Students are guided by faculty and research staff with expertise in their chosen topic. Examples of work include using neuropsychology to understand consumer behaviour and using mobile apps to gather data from elderly participants. The programme is subsidised by the Ministry of Education. Applicants need a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field at Honours (Distinction) or second upper level. The GRE General test is required unless the applicant graduated in psychology from a Singapore autonomous university. Applicants should reach IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 105, unless exempt as a native English speaker or a graduate of an English-medium degree.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related subject from a well-ranked university, graded Second Upper Honours or Honours (Distinction), plus the ability to do research in the proposed area. Applicants without a psychology degree from a Singapore autonomous university must submit a GRE General score no more than 5 years old; GATE and GMAT are not accepted. English proficiency: IELTS 7.0 overall (preferred) or TOEFL iBT 105, achieved within 2 years of applying. Exempt: native English speakers, and holders of a bachelor's or master's degree of 3 or more years taught in English.

About Nanyang Technological University

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1955
Students: 33,000
QS rank: #12
Programs: 234
Location: Singapore, Central Singapore, Singapore
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