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.

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. Our graduates are always in demand and go on to pursue successful professional careers in many sectors, including the civil service, education, business, finance, law and media.

News & Events

April 2, 2024

Deepening Perspectives on Peacebuilding: Insights from the 3rd Global Peace Summit

Third-year Political Science Student, Ethan Naidu, representing the Faculty at the 3rd Global Peace Summit, jointly supported by FASS and the Political Science Department.

March 14, 2024

Meaning of Success for SG Women and Female Students of Higher Education Institutions…

A column for Suria News Online by Siti Maryana Siful Bahri, a final-year student majoring in Political Science, with a minor in Public Health.

March 13, 2024

FASS Remembers Former Dean Professor Emeritus Dato’ Dr K.J. Ratnam

Former Dean and Head of Political Science, Professor Emeritus Dato’ Dr K.J. Ratnam, passed away on 10 March 2024. A prominent political scientist specialising in Malaysian politics and race relations, Prof Ratnam was the youngest professor in his generation. He served as a key member of the Department of Political Science at the University of […]

February 21, 2024

NUS Political Science hosts Indonesian delegation for Information Session

On the 5th of February, 2024, the Department of Political Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS), alongside the Political Science Society of NUS (PSSOC), invited a delegation comprising over 130 students and educators from SMA Sabilillah Malang School, Indonesia.

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