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National Silver Academy (NSA) Courses for Seniors

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The National Silver Academy (NSA) is a network of post-secondary education institutions (PSEIs) (i.e. ITE, polytechnics, universities and arts institutions) and voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs) that offer learning opportunities for seniors. Beginning June 2016, seniors aged 50 and above can look forward to attending:

 

 

Audit Mode (Exam-free) Modules

These modules are drawn from existing full-qualification programmes for a token fee. Seniors may attend these modules alongside regular students who are taking these modules for credit (i.e. to earn a certificate like a degree or diploma); however, regular students need to sit for the exams, seniors do not.

Course CodeCourse TitleTimetable*Course Fee with GST
COU104Social Emotional LearningPresented every semester;
Monday, Term 1 (7pm to 10pm)
$75.85
ELT107Analysing Prose: Short Fiction and EssaysPresented every semester;
Monday, Term 1 (7pm to 10pm)
$75.85
FLM103Writing Film CriticismPresented on July semester only;
Wednesday, Term 2 (7pm to 10pm)
$75.85
FLM201Film Genre: Understanding Types of FilmPresented every semester;
Thursday, Term 1 (7pm to 10pm)
$75.85
FLM359Navigating Singapore's Film IndustryPresented on January semester only:
Tuesday, Term 2 (7pm to 10pm)
$75.85
GSP165The Law and YouPresented every semester;
Friday, Term 1 (7pm to 10pm)
$37.98
GSP169Religion in the Modern WorldPresented every semester;
Friday, Term 2 (7pm to 10pm)
$37.98
GSP171Fundamentals of Intellectual Property Law in SingaporePresented every semester;
Wednesday, Term 1 (7pm to 10pm)
$37.98
GSP188Leading in an Age of DisruptionPresented every semester;
Tuesday, Term 2 (7pm to 10pm)
$37.98
MLL101Introduction to Malay LinguisticsPresented on January semester only;
Monday, Term 1 (7pm to 10pm)
$75.85
MTD105eDigital Photography TechnologyPresented every semester;
Friday, Term 1 (7pm to 10pm)
$75.85
MTD111Creative Design FundamentalsPresented every semester;
Wednesday, Term 1 (7pm to 10pm)
$75.85
TLL106Modern Tamil ProsePresented on July semester only;
Wednesday, Term 2 (7pm to 10pm)
$75.85

 



Short Courses

Course CodeCourse TitleTimetable*Course Fee with GST
CETW005C3A Curriculum on Mental Well-being – Riding the Waves of Change Smiling 

28 October 2023

$28.00

 


Find out more about National Silver Academy at www.nsa.org.sg.

Terms and Conditions

  • Singapore Citizens 50 years and above.
  • Audit mode only (exam-free).
  • Prevailing GST is applicable.
  • Limited seats are available.
  • Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to cancel the course(s) due to unforeseen situations. Course fee(s) will be refunded to affected students.

Course Entry Requirement

Minimum GCE 'A' level with two passes (prior to 2006) or two H2 passes (from 2006); or local Polytechnic diploma; or acceptable SAT 1 score; or International Baccalaureate; or NUS High School diploma. If not, at least 5 GCE 'O' Level passes & an interview.

Certificate

Certificate of Participation will be awarded. Students will be informed of the collection period 3 - 4 months after the semester.

Course Venue

SSingapore University of Social Sciences, 463 Clementi Road, Singapore 599494.

Application Fee

New CET applicants will have to pay a non-refundable one-time application fee* of $60.00 before GST.
* prevailing rate

Application Period:
January Semester: 1 October to 15 November
July Semester: 1 May to 15 June

 

Please submit the following documents during the online e-application:

  • Coloured NRIC (front and back)
  • ALL Education Certificates & Transcripts
  • 1 recent colour passport-sized photograph

If you prefer to submit hardcopies of the document, you may do so within one week after submission of the online course application at Singapore University of Social Sciences, 463 Clementi Road, Centre for Continuing and Professional Education, Blk C Level 1 during the operating hours: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm (Mon-Fri)


You will be notified of your course application outcome via email in December for January Semester, or June for July Semester respectively.

Payment Modes

eNets / Credit card / Cash / Cheque to 'Singapore University of Social Sciences'

Registration Guide

Click here for the registration video guide. Applicant must select ' Audit' under 'Course type' in the course selection page.
 

FAQs

Click here for FAQs.

 

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