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
Onward to Harvard: The Journey Towards a Fulbright Scholarship
Alumnus Barath Harithas (NUS Political Science ’16) provides insight into the steps he took after graduation and the foundational role that FASS has played in him earning a ticket to Harvard Kennedy School.
A/P Soo Yeon Kim and Dr. Nathanael Sumaktoyo the Asian Polmeth 2023 Conference (6-7 January 2023)
A/P Soo Yeon Kim and Dr. Nathanael Sumaktoyo hosted the 11th Annual Meeting of Asian Polmeth, in collaboration with The Society for Political Methodology (American Political Science Association) and Steering Committee members Fang-Yi Chiou (Academia Sinica, Taiwan), Kentaro Fukumoto (Gakushuin University, Japan), Benjamin Goldsmith (Australian National University, Australia), Kosuke Imai (Harvard University, U.S.A.), Xun Pang (Tsinghua …
S-E Asia’s high stakes in Biden-Xi meeting
The dangerous deterioration of US-China ties has grave and far-reaching implications, and regional leaders should make clear to superpower rivals their deep concerns, advises Professor Chan Heng Chee, NUS Trustee, Ambassador-at-large, and Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities at SUTD.
The Half-life of Knowledge
How should a fresh graduate, filled with aspirations to change the world, deal with the harsh reality that a significant portion of their undergraduate training may be rendered irrelevant by the simple passage of time?
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