Degree programmes and requirements
The National Institute of Education (NIE) offers a variety of graduate programmes. Although the focus of the programmes is in education, the programmes are diverse and cover traditional disciplines in science, arts and humanities.
For more information, applicants are requested to visit the respective NIE websites while existing students are to refer to the respective NIE Student Handbook/Handout in the Student Portal.
Higher Degrees by Research
Doctor of Philosophy , Master of Arts and Master of Science
Research Areas
- Education
- Humanities
- Physical Education
- Sciences
Candidates reading for a higher degree by research pursue an independent but supervised research on an approved topic based on which a thesis must be submitted for examination.
A rigorous system is used to prepare the candidates for the research phase. The candidates are required to attend classes and do well in the examination in at least three to six courses. Selection of courses is made after consultation with the research supervisor.
Candidates who are admitted as Research Students in the first instance are also required to undergo a Confirmation Exercise in order to be confirmed as a higher degree candidate. The Confirmation Exercise, which is conducted after a period of study, requires the candidates to submit a progress report on their research work as well as to present and pass a confirmation seminar.
Research candidates work closely and keep in regular contact with their assigned supervisor on their research project. Supervisors will submit regular reports on the progress of each candidate under their supervision.
In addition to being examined on the thesis, a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must pass an oral examination on the subject matter of his thesis.
Doctor in Education
This is a dual award programme, offered jointly with the Institute of Education, London, for professionals who would like to extend their expertise and training, as well as develop skills in research, evaluation and reflection on practice. The degree enables you to undertake a common programme at two institutions and on successful completion of the programme, you will be awarded a Doctor in Education (EdD) degree from both institutions. In an increasing global educational environment, the programme provides you with a diversity of educational knowledge and views. Comparison of professional practices within the context of the two different landscapes will be drawn, thus enhancing the creation of new professional knowledge. One of the aims of the EdD programme is to develop professional leaders who are able to identify and solve complex "field-based" problems.
Higher Degrees either by Coursework with Dissertation or by Coursework only
Higher Degree by Coursework only
Higher Degrees by Coursework with Dissertation
Candidates reading for a Master's degree by Coursework with Dissertation or by Coursework only, follow a prescribed programme of study. The programme of study involves formal classes, tutorials, seminars, laboratory work, practica, assignments and/or written examinations.
For programmes (i) – (viii), candidates must complete 30 Academic Units (AUs) consisting of:
- 8 courses (24 AUs) plus a dissertation (6 AUs) for those who have opted for the Coursework with Dissertation route; or
- 10 courses (30 AUs) for those who have opted for the Coursework Only route
For programme (ix), candidates must complete 42 AUs, consisting of 8 courses (24 AUs), a dissertation (6 AUs) and 2 practica (12 AUs).
For programme (x), candidates must complete 42 AUs, inclusive of 11 courses (33 AUs), two practica (6 AUs) and dissertation (3 AUs).
For more information on our graduate programmes:
Email: edd@nie.edu.sg (for EdD programme)
nieadmpp@nie.edu.sg (for other Graduate programmes)
Website: www.nie.edu.sg/gpl/hd
Special Programme
Other programmes of initial teacher-training lead to the award of the following qualifications:
Postgraduate Diploma in Education [PGDE]
(Which qualifies a university degree holder to join the teaching profession and which has several specialisations, namely, secondary school teaching, primary school teaching and teaching of Physical Education)
Diploma in Education [Dip Ed]
(Which qualifies GCE ‘A’ level holders, Polytechnic Diploma holders and GCE ‘O’ Level holders (after completing a two-year preparatory programme conducted by NIE) to teach in primary schools [for Dip Ed (General) and Dip Ed (Chinese/Malay/Tamil)] and in secondary schools [for Dip Ed (Art/ Music/ Malay/Tamil Specialisation)]
Diploma in Physical Education [Dip PE]
(Which qualifies GCE ‘A’ level holders and Polytechnic Diploma holders to teach Physical Education in primary schools).
Diploma in Art/Music/Home Economics Education [Dip Art/Mus/HE Ed]
(Which qualifies holders of diplomas from the polytechnics, the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts or the LaSalle-SIA College of the Arts to teach Art, Music or Home Economics in secondary schools).
Diploma in Special Education [DISE]
(Which qualifies nominated teachers of special education organisations and special needs officers of the Ministry of Education to teach special needs children in organisations and schools).
Contact Person for PGDE and Dip Ed Programmes
Programme Administration Executive
Foundation Programmes Office
Tel: (65) 6790 3304
Leadership Programmes
The Institute also conducts leadership programmes for practising teachers who may assume leadership positions. These include the following:
Management and Leadership in Schools [MLS]
Provides training for teachers to function as effective Level and Subject Heads and Heads of Departments in their schools.
Senior Teachers Programme [STP]
A professional development programme for senior teachers.
Advanced Senior Teachers Programme [ASTP]
A professional development programme for senior teachers to take on higher leadership responsibilities.
Leaders in Education Programme [LEP]
Prepares education officers for school principalship.
Leader for Leaders Programme [LLP]
An advanced executive programme for senior leaders.
Building Educational Bridges [BEB]: Innovation for School Leadership
A joint programme for school leaders to explore key leadership issues in a national and international context.
For more information on our leadership programmes:
Email: leadership.programmes@nie.edu.sg
Website: www.nie.edu.sg/gpl/ll
Professional Development Programmes
The Institute has a wide range of exciting and interesting courses and programmes for teacher professional development. Participants can apply to be conferred an Advanced Diploma upon attaining the required number of Academic Units.
The list of Advanced Diploma Programmes is as follows:
Also available are three in-service Diploma Programmes:
For more information on our teacher professional development programmes:
Email: inservice@nie.edu.sg
Website: www.nie.edu.sg/gpl/pd
Office of Education Research
The Office of Education Research (OER) was set up in 2008 to oversee the planning, design, development and management of education research across NIE, including the administration of research funds provided by the Ministry of Education, Singapore. It has four research centres under its purview. The research is guided by a rigorous research, development and innovation framework, and aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning in Singapore schools and to enhance NIE’s standing as a leading international research institute.
The Centre for Research in Pedagogy and Practice (CRPP) conducts world-class educational research that focuses on the analysis and improvement of pedagogy and practice in Singapore schools. CRPP’s research projects address a wide range of issues related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, teachers’ professional development, and students’ characteristics. This research helps to inform Singapore’s teacher education and educational policies, which in turn enables students and teachers meet the challenges of new economies, pedagogies and technologies.
The Learning Sciences Laboratory (LSL) is the first centre in Asia devoted to conducting research based on theory and research perspectives from the learning sciences. LSL is committed to doing rigorous research into real-world issues in learning and teaching in Singapore schools that will also advance important theoretical and research perspectives in the learning sciences and in education. It aims to empower learners, in schools and beyond, through design research centred on enabling tools and participatory cultures.
The Centre for International Comparative Studies (CICS) is a joint collaboration between NIE and the TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Centre at the Lynch School of Education, Boston College. CICS spearheads comparative research that draws on the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) international databases.
The UNESCO-NIE Centre for Arts Research in Education (CARE) generates, collects and disseminates high quality research that promotes education in and through the arts, through a strong collaborative network between NIE, UNESCO and like-minded individuals in the Asia-Pacific region. CARE is part of a network of UNESCO observatories in the region. Its vision is to be a centre for excellence in arts research in education in Singapore and the region.
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