Last Updated: 23 Jan 2026
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) is an integrated four-year honours degree programme where students learn to integrate multiple disciplinary approaches in the study of society, politics, the economy, and ethics. Students who go through the curriculum will develop a holistic perspective that facilitates innovation and creativity for meeting tomorrow’s needs and challenges. Along with an interdisciplinary outlook, students will acquire substantive knowledge and technical skills in at least two core subject areas. Students will undertake a compulsory internship to cultivate professionalism and leadership within a domain of their interest. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to study on overseas exchange for one semester.
Course details
| Minor/Second Major offered |
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| 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:
- Public Service
- Finance
- Consulting
- Research
- Education Leadership
Graduate employment outcomes
Refer to the complete Graduate Employment Survey (GES) report 2024 for more information.
How to register
You may register here.