Curriculum

MIA student are required to read 64 modular credits and achieve a Cumulative Average Point (CAP) of minimum 3.0 to graduate. You need to complete the following:

  • 7 Core modules
  • 5 Specialisation Elective modules
  • 3 Elective modules
  • Master Thesis / Capstone Project

You may opt to graduate without a specialisation.

Student may choose one of the following areas for specialisation:

Typical MIA Academic Calendar

 

Semester 1

(August – December)

Semester 2

(January – May)

Year 1

PP5901
International Relations: Theory and Practice

PP5902
International Security - Concepts, Issues and Policies

PP5903
International Political Economy

PP5904
Research Methods in International Affairs

PP5010
The LKY School Course

PP5906
International Economic Development

PP5908
Global Governance in a Changing World

*Specialisation Elective 1
*Specialisation Elective 2
Year 2

*Specialisation Elective 3
*Specialisation Elective 4
*Specialisation Elective 5

Elective 6
Elective 7
Elective 8

PP5910 MIA Thesis

The MIA thesis is an independent piece of writing that represents the culmination of a student’s training in International Affairs. It is an opportunity for students to investigate a significant question in international affairs—and discover the answer--through research, reflection, analysis, and writing. Another way to think about the thesis is as an exercise where students tackle an important international affairs problem and come up with an original solution.

OR


PP5911 Capstone Project (based on a two-month internship experience)

The MIA Capstone Project is an internship-based project culminating in a paper/report on an international issue or challenge that students worked on or observed during the internship.

*Specialisation is not mandatory. If you choose not to specialise, you may choose any electives that are offered in the semester.

Click here to learn more about the core modules.

Please click here for the electives available at the LKY School.


MIA students may also take the following electives from the Faculty of Law and Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences as their specialisation:

Faculty of Law
  • LL5003V China, India, and International Law
  • LL5022V Globalization and International Law
  • LL5031V International Environmental Law & Policy
  • LL5050V Public International Law
  • LL5109V International Law and Asia
  • LL5133V Human Rights in Asia
  • LL5228V The Use of Force in International Law
  • LL5251V International Humanitarian Law
  • LL5278V Trade and Investment Law in the Asia- Pacific
  • LL5285V International Dispute Settlement
  • LL5287V ASEAN Law and Policy
  • LL5308V Behavioural Economics, Law & Regulation

Please click here for module description.

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • SE5151 Approaches to the Study of Southeast Asia
  • SE5213 Revolt and Revolution in Southeast Asia
  • SE5233 Economies of Southeast Asia
  • SE5234 The Political Economy of Southeast Asia
  • SE5294 The Politics of Environment in Southeast Asia

Please click here for module description.

What you gain from the MIA programme

  • Gain working knowledge and deep understanding of issues, theories and debates in international affairs that can assist you to achieve exciting careers in diplomacy, public and foreign service, business, security, conflict resolution and development
  • hone critical awareness of the strengths and limitations of each international affairs subfield, and learn to make sense of its complexities
  • apply key theories and analytical tools to devise solutions for complex problems
  • learn cross-cultural and decision making skills to make practical judgements that are balanced by theoretical, analytical and ethical considerations
  • gain the confidence to provoke and effect positive transformations in the world, solving problems in ways that are constructive, imaginative, analytically sound, practically feasible and culturally sensible
  • acquire a deep, nuanced understanding of Asia and its place in the world

Continuation and Termination

A minimum Cumulative Average Point (CAP) of 2.5 for two consecutive semesters or 3.0 for three consecutive semesters is required.  Students who fail to maintain the minimum CAP would have his/her candidature terminated.

Enquiries

Aside from the comprehensive information on our admissions page, if you have any other queries or would like to receive a copy of our programme brochure, please submit your request via our query form. Alternatively, you may also speak to our admissions officers at +65 6516 8004.