Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Policy and Global Affairs
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Public Policy and Global Affairs is a four-year programme to prepare students for a career and leadership role in both public and private sectors in Singapore as well as in the Asian region.
With an interdisciplinary orientation and a focus on Singaporean society, the direct honours degree programme offers courses that equip its graduates with multi-dimensional practical knowledge in areas such as policy analysis, programme evaluation, public financial management, human resource management, and non-profit management that enables them to contribute to the public, non-profit, or business sectors in Singapore. The professional training in political dynamics, international politics, comparative public administration, and global affairs also lays a solid foundation for graduates for a possible career in regional and international governmental organisations as well as regional and international non-governmental organisations.
Course details
| Minor/Second Major offered | |
| Field of study | Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Certification offered | Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) |
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 |
Internship
| Internship duration | Students can choose any of the following options to fulfil the internship requirements:
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| Internship timeframe | Year 2 or 3, with any of the following options:
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Overseas exposure programme
Career prospects
You Can Explore the Following Career Options Upon Graduation:
- Policy and Planning Manager
- Public Relations/corporate Communications Professionals
- Business Development Executive
- Journalist
- Management Consultant
- Educator
- Business Consultant
- Financial Analyst
- Human Resource Professional
- Management Executive
Graduate employment outcomes
How to register
You may register here.