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

January 8, 2021

Best Article in EJIR Prize 2020

    Assistant Professor Deepak Nair from the Department of Political Science is the joint winner of the Best Article Prize in the European Journal of International Relations (EJIR) for 2020. The prize was awarded for his article “Saving Face in Diplomacy: A Political Sociology of Face-to-Face Interactions in ASEAN.” EJIR is the flagship journal …

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April 30, 2020

Covid-19: Time to rally round the flag

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November 19, 2019

Annual Teaching Excellence Award for 2018-2019

January 13, 2018

PS Class Ambassadors (Class of 2018)

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