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Double Degree Programmes in LLM-MPP

The National University of Singapore (NUS) double degree programmes comprising a Master of Laws (LLM) and Master in Public Administration (MPA) or Master in Public Policy (MPP) are offered by the NUS Faculty of Law and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP).

The LLM and MPA/MPP double degree programmes aim to provide students of law and public administration and public policy broad exposure to the issues and challenges that lawyers and leaders of public institutions face.

These double degree programmes, launched in Academic Year (AY) 2008-2009, will be attractive options for students of both fields.

Applicants may elect to pursue one of the following LLM degrees, and an MPA or MPP:

  • • General (Without Specialisation)
  • • Asian Legal Studies
  • • Corporate & Financial Services Law
  • • Intellectual Property & Technology Law
  • • Maritime Law

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Aug

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Employment Opportunities

Gain access to jobs, internships and part-time opportunities offered by NUS and our corporate partners

NUS TalentConnect - NUS TalentConnect is a dedicated job portal for NUS students and alumni. Use the platform to access graduate jobs, internship opportunities, part-time and temporary positions by our corporate partners across industries as well as departments in NUS. Create a profile page, review your account information, upload resumes, cover letters and search for opportunities that match your preferred job function, job type or industry.

NUS Internship-As-A-Service - NUS Internship-As-A-Service (NUS IAAS) is the University's two-sided gigs marketplace. With NUS IAAS, students can take on paid short-stint projects of flexible duration with local and overseas companies, and have these recognised as internships.

NUS career+  - NUS career+ is your personal learning and career development companion.

  • Obtain an AI-powered personalised skills profile and identify skills gaps 
  • Build a roadmap to your dream career 
  • Receive recommendations on courses for upskilling as well as customised job opportunities 
  • Download NUS career+ to your mobile.

NUS Student Work Scheme - The NUS Student Work Scheme (NSWS) is aimed to encourage NUS students to be self-reliant and to gain some working experience on campus. The details of the jobs available under the NSWS will reside in a central portal NUS TalentConnect where both prospective NUS Hiring Departments and the interested NUS Student Applicants can find a job match.

There are many Work Study opportunities in NUS available to interested NUS Students. On-the-job training and guidance will be provided to equip NUS Students with the necessary skills and knowledge. Through the NSWS, students will gain valuable experience before they enter the workforce.

Forage  - Build real-world skills direct from leading organisations by completing short, company-backed online projects provided through Forage (formerly InsideSherpa).

International Students

Details on working in Singapore as an international student.

> Working in Singapore during study
The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority's (ICA) student pass entitles international students to seek part-time jobs and internships in Singapore. We advise international students to familiarise themselves with the ICA's website for current information governing student work privileges in Singapore.

According to the Employment of Foreign Workers Act (Cap 91A, S4) Work Permit (Exemption) (Consolidation) Notification.

>Working during term vacations:
All international students* studying in NUS on ICA's student pass are eligible to work during term vacations without having to apply for work permit.

> Working during academic term time:
International students* are allowed to work not more than 16 hours per week.
*International Students here refers to NUS full-time matriculated students.

Incoming Non-Graduating Exchange (NGE) students intending to do an internship / industrial attachment (IA) in Singapore (regardless of whether they receive remuneration) will have to apply for the appropriate work pass. Such NGE students can apply for the:

  1. Work Holiday Programme (WHP) or
  2. Training Employment Pass (TEP)

for the period of their internship depending on whether they meet the respective criteria as per MOM's website.

PSW Opportunity

  • The International Students studying in certain institutions in Singapore are allowed to work part time for 16 hours per week as mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore.
  • Students who have studied in the institutions mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore are allowed to apply for a Long Term Visitor Pass.
  • They are allowed to look for a job during this time period.This is for 12 months.If the students get a job during this time period, the employer may sponsor for an Employment pass.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Admission into the LLM-MPA/MPP double degree programmes is granted on a competitive basis as places in the programmes are limited. Applicants must fulfil the admission requirements for both degree programmes (i.e. LLM and either MPA or MPP) in order to gain admission. The minimum admission requirements for the LLM and MPA/MPP are as follows:
 
LLM
Academic
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law
English Language
Applicants from English-medium institutions in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States:
  • No requirement
Applicants whose LLB or LLM degrees were conducted entirely in the English medium:
  • May submit a request with supporting documents for consideration (on a case-by-case basis) to be granted a waiver
Applicants whose native tongue and medium of university instruction is not completely in English:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 100 (Internet-based), or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum Academic score of 7.5.
Candidates who have obtained a TOEFL score of 92—99 (Internet-based) or minimum IELTS (Academic) overall band score 7.0 may also apply, but may be invited to attend an interview or be required to undertake a prescribed intensive English language training course, prior to commencing law studies.
 
Note: TOEFL / IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date and should not have expired at point of application. Expired scores will not be considered for the application. In view of COVID-19, TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition, TOEFL ITP® Plus (with a score of at least 627) for China and IELTS indicator (with the same scores as the standard IELTS test) will be accepted in the interim until testing centres reopen.
 
MPP
Academic
  • Bachelor’s Degree (with honours) or equivalent
Skill/Experience
  • Minimum five years of relevant work experience (MPA);
  • Two to five years of work experience preferred, with background in Mathematics and Economics (MPP)
English Language
Applicants whose medium of university instruction is not completely in English:             
 
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 100 (Internet-based), or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum Academic score of 7.0.
Note: TOEFL / IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date and should not have expired at point of application. Expired scores will not be considered for the application.
 
Other
Other qualifications and experience subject to approval by the Board of Graduate Studies

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
  • Duration: 03 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 115859 SGD
    Average Cost of Living: 10400 SGD /year
    Application Fee: 100 SGD
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