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.
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Is the People’s Action Party Here to Stay: Analysing the Resilience of the One-Party Dominant State in Singapore
Singapore’s first General Election as an independent nation was held on 13 April 1968. Out of fifty-eight seats, only two seats contested by the Worker’s Party, and another five seats contested by independents. This resulted in a walkover election won by the People’s Action Party (PAP) on nomination day. Since then, the PAP have …
Sixteen NUS Programmes in Global Top 10
These programmes include those from Arts and Social Sciences, Computer Science, Design and Engineering, and Science – demonstrating the University’s strengths across its different colleges, faculties and schools, according to the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject.
Appointment as “Chair-Elect” for AAS Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei Studies Group 2022-2024
Assistant Professor Elvin Ong has been appointed as “Chair-Elect” of the Association for Asian Studies (AAS) Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei (MSB) Studies Group from 2022 to 2024. He will work with the new Chair of the MSB Studies Group, Associate Professor Cheong Soon Gan (University of Wisconsin-Superior), and Chair-Mentor Professor Patricia Sloan-White (University of Delaware), …
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.
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