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
Reading Between the Lines of Taiwan President Willian Lai’s Inauguration Speech
Commentary on CNA Online by Associate Professor Chong Ja Ian (NUS Political Science).
NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences alumni honoured for contributions to public service, education, literature and the corporate sector
FASS paid tribute on 15 May 2024 to four eminent alumni for their outstanding contributions towards nation-building, growth of the university, the promotion of the arts and social sciences, and impact in the private sector.
Young Generation Affected by Mobile World?
Column in Tamil Murasu by Yugesh Kannan, a third-year student from NUS Political Science, and Vice-Chairman of the NUS Tamil Society.
19 NUS Programmes Placed in Global Top 10 in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
Spanning across the fields of Business, Computing, Engineering, Science, as well as Humanities and Social Sciences, 19 of NUS’ 44 ranked programmes have been placed among the world’s top 10.