Master of Science in Technology and Design (Human-Centred Design)
Criteria for admission
There is one intake for the MTD (Human-Centred Design) programme each year in September.
Admission Criteria
- At least a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, or in a related discipline;
- Students whose language of instruction during undergraduate study is not English are required to present TOEFL-iBT (min. 85) or IELTS Academic (min. 6.0) score report;
- Interested students with undergraduate degree in an unrelated discipline may be considered on a case-by-case basis*;
- Related job experience will be considered for admission.
Note: TOEFL / IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date and should not have expired at the point of application. Expired scores will not be considered for the application.
* Applicants without a relevant degree can submit a resumé or portfolio highlighting your skills, abilities and experiences to augment your application.
All applications will be reviewed by the MTD admissions committee and their decision will be final.
Contact Us
For enquiries, please email: MTD@sutd.edu.sg
For applicants residing in China, please email: MTD_CN@sutd.edu.sg
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Frequently asked questions
How can I learn more about the program?
If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us at muspp@sutd.edu.sg
Is there an opportunity to do fieldwork?
Yes! The courses are designed to incorporate a component of fieldwork. In the third term, you will also be undertaking a master practicum project that will require fieldwork.
Is a Master's thesis required for graduation?
Instead of a thesis, you will get an opportunity to work in multi-disciplinary teams in a research practicum project to address current planning and policy issues faced by government and industry partners. For students thinking of pursuing a PhD in a related field, the option of pursuing an independent research project is possible, if a suitable subject area advisor can be found.
Is the curriculum mostly focused on Singapore?
The curriculum is designed to enable students to understand the Singapore model of development, but also to learn and apply lessons and theories on urban planning and development from a global perspective. A course on leadership and planning in Singapore, together with an urban symposium that introduces students to different development projects around Singapore, will provide a strong grounding in local discourse. Other coursework will draw upon historical and global examples to provide a strong foundation for those with an interest in comparative and international studies.
Can I take classes in other pillars outside of the MUSPP?
Requests to take electives in other pillars in SUTD will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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