Application to the PhD programme for the coming intake (Jan 2008) is now closed. We have received numerous applications and the Post-graduate Programme Committee (PGPC) will meet on 29 Nov 2007 to go through these applications, after which students’ supervisors will be finalised. If you are one of the applicants, you should hear from us by end of Dec 2007 on the outcome of your application and the supervision details.

Members of the current PGPC include Ps Wilson, Ps Dennis, Dr May, Dr Joy, Dr Liew, Dr Phua and Dr Li.

Admission to the programme is based on undergraduate and graduate transcripts, TOEFL score if applicable, recommendations from former professors or employers who can speak to your ability to do doctoral-level work at a University. A major factor is the initial proposal and the statement of purpose that the applicant provides in the application. We are looking for evidence that the applicant understands the specific nature of the programme, can articulate scholarly intentions, and is academically prepared to undertake the demands of the programme with a high likelihood of success. The initial proposal and statement of purpose are perhaps the most important parts of the application.

All applications are reviewed by the PGPC which makes the final decision.

If you are planning to enroll into the programme for the next intake (July 2008), please take note that the application deadline is 30 April 2008. You should start thinking about your thesis topic now and working on your 2-page initial proposal.

For the application checklist, please see here.

Forms can be downloaded from here.

If you need to talk to someone about the programme, do contact Dr Shelly Li at shellyli@tca.edu.sg or Tel: 6304 7658.