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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.

Upcoming Events

Sociology & Anthropology Featured Videos

Sept

12 September
Graduate Trivia Night(opens in new tab)
5.30PM - 8.30PM
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30 September
Seminar: Amphibious City: Desiccation and the Climate of Infrastructure in Mumbai(opens in new tab)
3PM - 4.30PM
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Oct

1 October
Graduate Teaching Workshop(opens in new tab)
2PM - 3.30PM
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15 October
Undergraduate Internship Briefing
3PM - 4PM
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22 October
Graduate Writing Workshop(opens in new tab)
3PM - 5PM
AS1 02-12

24 October
Info Session: MSc (Social Analytics and AI)(opens in new tab)
3PM - 4PM
Outside of NUS

29 October
Seminar: Enactments of Belonging at the End of Life(opens in new tab)
3PM - 4.30PM
AS1 02-12

Nov

13 November
Seminar: Digital Pop Culture, Video Games, and Indian Cultural Heritage(opens in new tab)
2PM - 3.30PM
AS1 02-12

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Watch our introductory videos on Sociology & Anthropology and hear from our Anthropology graduate, Jia Jia, now a Research Assistant at the Asian Civilisations Museum, as she shares her journey and passion for archaeology.

Latest News and Highlights

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new Master of Science in Social Analytics and AI, a multidisciplinary graduate degree programme that taps on the deep expertise of three NUS academic units in areas pertinent to social sciences, artificial intelligence, computational methods, research methodologies and data-driven communication. This graduate programme is headed by Programme Director A/P Mu Zheng from our department. 
 
Join us for the info-session happening on 24 Oct 3pm! Read more and register via this webpage(opens in new tab).
Master of Science in Social Analytics and AI commencing from AY2027/28
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We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our Class'69 donors, award recipients, representatives from the Student Society and Alumni Network, and also colleagues who joined us for the Appreciation Brunch on 15 August 2026. It was a wonderful morning of warm conversations, shared memories and meaningful reconnections.
 
Our deepest appreciation goes to the Class'69 for their continued support and generosity towards our students. We look forward to future gatherings where we can continue celebrating our growing community and nurturing these connections.
Appreciation Brunch on 15 August 2026
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🎉 We are delighted to welcome the inaugural cohort of the Master of Arts in Global Sociology and Anthropology.

On 6 August, our new graduate coursework students gathered for a welcome tea, marking the beginning of their academic journey with us. The session provided an opportunity for students to meet our faculty members, connect with their peers, and learn more about the vibrant community they will be joining.

Through the MA programme, students will engage with advanced sociological and anthropological theories and methods while developing the analytical and research skills to address complex global and societal challenges.

We warmly welcome our pioneering MA students to the NUS community and wish them every success as they embark on this exciting and enriching journey.

Welcome MA in Global Sociology and Anthropology Pioneer Cohort
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👏 Congratulations to Ms Haseena Hashim for winning the FASS Service Award!

The FASS Service Award recognises our administrative staff members who have demonstrated exemplary performance in delivering consistently high-quality services to our students, colleagues and other stakeholders, including members of the public. This award also aims to cultivate an excellent service attitude among our administrative staff.

Read more: FASS Service Award 2026(opens in new tab)

Congratulations to Ms Haseena Hashim for winning the FASS Service Award!
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📢 We are delighted to welcome our distinguished Sociology alumna, Dr Noeleen Heyzer, as NUS Pro-Chancellor, with effect from 1 August 2026.

Click here(opens in new tab) to read more on Dr Noeleen Heyzer.

Welcome Dr Noeleen Heyzer as NUS Pro-Chancellor from 1 August 2026
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NUS celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of Anthropology majors, alongside its Sociology majors, at the Commencement ceremony on 22 July 2026, marking a significant milestone for our Department. More than 60 years after anthropology was first taught at NUS and four years after the launch of its standalone undergraduate major, the pioneer cohort leaves behind not only a new academic programme, but also a vibrant student community and a legacy of curiosity, empathy and critical inquiry. Equipped to "make the familiar strange and the strange familiar", these graduates enter an increasingly AI-driven world with the skills to better understand people, cultures and the complexities of human experience. Click here(opens in new tab) to read the NUS News article.

Class of 2026: First Batch of Anthropology Majors
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Articles

24/08/2026

Leading NUS team to advance research and reforms, Daniel Goh awarded the Public Administration Medal (Bronze)

16/08/2026

The Coloniality of Knowledge and the Autonomous Knowledge Tradition

24/07/2026

NUS Names Former UN Under-Secretary-General Dr Noeleen Heyzer as Pro-Chancellor

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