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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and History

During this four-year degree programme, undergraduates will read both philosophy and history, benefiting from the expertise and resources of both programmes.

The Philosophy curriculum allows students to explore, in a rigorous, systematic, and critical manner, fundamental problems about the nature of knowledge, reality, existence, mind, language, science, and morality. The curriculum includes a solid foundation in both eastern and western traditions of philosophy, and prepares students for the application of philosophy to the challenges of modern society.

The History Programme seeks to train students to not only think critically but also to apply interdisciplinary methods to identify and address contemporary problems from historical perspectives. History graduates will master the secondary literature in their chosen areas of study, engage in independent research, exercise critical judgment about the texts that they encounter, and communicate their findings in a well-reasoned and scholarly manner.

Nanyang Technological University
School of Humanities
Course type: Full-time
Course duration: 4 years (Direct Honours)

Course details

Minor/Second Major offered
  • Students can only declare a Minor programme.
  • Students may choose from all Minor programmes offered in NTU.
  • Students will not be offered a Minor in the same field as their primary majors.
Field of study
Humanities and Social Sciences
Certification offered
Bachelor of Arts
Learn more about the programme

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:

QualificationRequirement
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:

  • Attachment: 10 weeks
  • Internship: 24 weeks
  • Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme: 24 weeks
Internship timeframe

Year 2 or 3, with any of the following options:

  • Attachment: May to Jul
  • Internship: Jan to Jun or Aug to Dec

Overseas exposure programme

The duration is about 2 weeks to 1 semester depending on the programme and it is non-compulsory.

Various student exchange and internship opportunities are available in NTU:

  • Summer and Winter Studies (GEM Discoverer)
  • Semester Exchange Programme (GEM Explorer)
  • Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (OEP) – can be used to fulfil internship credits

Career prospects

You Can Explore the Following Career Options Upon Graduation:

  • Archival Work
  • Business
  • Defence and Intelligence Research
  • Diplomacy and Policy-Making
  • Education
  • Journalism and Publishing
  • Project Management
  • Public Relations and Advertising
  • Arts
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Public Administration
  • Publishing
  • Writing
  • Library and Information Operations
  • Museum Curation and Management
  • Consultant On Language
  • Education
  • Lexicography
  • Publishing
  • Project Management
  • Public Relations and Advertising
  • Translator Or Interpreter
  • Language Documentation Or Fieldwork
  • Testing Agency
  • Speech Therapist
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

How to register

Direct Admissions with NTU

You may register here.