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Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
This course aims to develop students’ critical, applied and strategic thinking skills to analyse situations from multiple perspectives and to develop solutions.
National University of Singapore
College of Humanities and Sciences
Course type: Full-time
Course duration: 4 Years (Honours)
Diploma holders may be eligible for up to 20 units of course exemptions.
Course details
| Field of study | Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Certification offered | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| A-Level | |
| Polytechnic Diploma | |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma | |
| NUS High School Diploma | |
| International and other qualifications |
- If you have a medical condition or disability, you should share your condition in your admission application. This is for the University to better understand your needs for support and resources during your studies, and to ascertain if required provisions are available.
Internship
Students can take up various elective internship opportunities available to students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. They may also read a Research Internship Project module in replacement of their honours thesis.
Overseas exposure programme
Students will have access to the various student exchange opportunities available to students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, especially those that related to partners instititoins of philosophy, political science, and economics.
Career prospects
You Can Explore the Following Career Options Upon Graduation:
- Banking and Finance
- Business Analysis
- Journalism
- Politics
- Public Service
- Social Work
- Research
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
Graduate employment outcomes
Refer to the complete Graduate Employment Survey (GES) report 2024 for more information.
How to register
Direct Admissions with NUS
You may register here.