Welcome to the Department of Sociology and Anthropology

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs designed to provide students with a deep understanding of social structures and cultural dynamics.

Anthropology and the future

Announcing an exciting new major in Anthropology

Latest News and Highlights

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Congratulations to Prof Feng Qiushi

👏 Congratulations to Prof Feng Qiushi on his well-deserved promotion to Full Professorship!

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Congratulations to Dr Noorman Abdullah, Dr Lau Ting Hui and Dr Jennifer Estes!

👏 The ATEA recognises achievements in teaching, including instruction, educational design, assessment and feedback, as well as wider adoption of good practices in these areas through leadership and support of other colleagues. ATEA also recognises achievements in developing innovative technology-enhanced learning through thoughtful integration of appropriate technology with teaching. Join us in congratulating the winners: Dr Noorman Abdullah (individual award), Dr Lau Ting Hui (individual award) and Dr Jennifer Estes (team award). Dr Jennifer Estes is also placed on Honour Roll.

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Congratulations to Wang Liurong for winning the Graduate Students' Teaching Award (GSTA)

👏 The Graduate Student Teaching Awards (GSTA) recognise outstanding tutors and affirm our commitment to teaching excellence.  Join us in congratulating Wang Liurong on her achievement in winning the Graduate Students' Teaching Award for Semester 1, 2025-2026!

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Study Abroad Student Highlight: Ziyan Tejani

With a keen interest to experience politics and international relations from within the heart of Southeast Asia, Ziyan Tejani from Macquarie University of Australia, embarked on a study-abroad semester with NUS under the NUS Non-Graduating programme.

Read his interview on his exchange experience in Singapore and a quote about the course SC3205 Sociology of Power: Who Gets To Rule?

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Congratulations to Su Yaxuan for winning the Wenner-Gren Dissertation Grant

👏 Congratulations to Su Yaxuan, a PhD candidate in Anthropology, on being awarded the highly competitive and prestigious international Wenner-Gren Dissertation Grant. This outstanding achievement reflects the significance and excellence of her research.

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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

The National University of Singapore (NUS) has achieved its strongest performance in the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings (QS WUR) by Subject since the subject rankings were introduced in 2011.

In the 2026 edition released on 25 March 2026, NUS holds a subject ranking of #10 in Sociology, and its Anthropology programme is ranked #14 worldwide.

Click here to read more.

Upcoming Events

Alumni Heading

The Gift Economy

24/05/2026
4.15 PM - 6.45 PM

Casual Poet Library

NUS commencement

Commencement: Sociology & Anthropology

22/07/2026
2.30 PM

UCC Ho Bee Auditorium