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What is Political Science?
The famous philosopher Aristotle once remarked that "politics is the art of living together". Political science explores how political decisions and institutions, within and between states, make this possible. At NUS, we put the spotlight on Asian and Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, Governance and Public Policy and the Government and Politics of Singapore.
Why you should study Political Science
Our students are active participants in this exciting exploration. Through lectures, seminars, workshops, individual projects, overseas attachments and internships, you can study every aspect of the field, including topics such as political parties, elections, international security in the Asia-Pacific region and competing conceptions of democracy and justice. You will learn to analyse all kinds of qualitative and quantitative data, acquiring effective research and communication skills.
As a student of Political Science, you will be encouraged to pursue your own interests and projects and you will be able to work with internationally prominent researchers and award-winning teachers.
Political Science graduates have good career opportunities both in the public and private sectors in Singapore and globally. Several government ministries (Defence, Education, Foreign Affairs, and Information, Communication and the Arts) and the local mass media (MediaCorp and Singapore Press Holdings) have regularly recruited our graduates. Other graduates have found rewarding careers in banks, public relations firms, multinational corporations and teaching and research. Many also enter Master's and PhD programmes in Singapore and at excellent universities overseas.