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 5, 2022

When Ties Run Deep

For celebrated alumna Ms Violet Oon (Political Science and Sociology, ’71), an association with the University spans across generations and is very much intertwined with her own family history.

April 4, 2022

Intergroup Contact and Ethnic Politics: Evidence from Malaysia

March 9, 2022

Open House 2022 Engages and Excites

The ever-popular NUS Open House hit new heights this year, attracting over 8.61 million visitors – a 26.2 per cent increase from the 6.83 million visitors that attended last year’s online Open House.

February 24, 2022

New Courses for the New Economy

NUS is offering a number of new programmes to prepare graduates for the future.

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