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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Bachelor in Humanities and Sciences

The College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS) offers a new way of teaching, learning and thinking that breaks students out of silos and emphasises the interface and interplay between disciplines. With access to the facilities and courses in both FASS and FOS, students have the freedom and flexibility to explore different subjects and chart their own pathway.

The common curriculum comprises 13 courses, or one-third of the total curriculum. It is designed to impart essential foundational skills and broadens intellectual foundations.

National University of Singapore
College of Humanities and Sciences
Course type: Full-time
Course duration : 4 Years (Honours)

Diploma holders are eligible for up to 20 units of module exemptions.

A-Level or Diploma holders may take placement tests for MA2001 and MA2002 modules.

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Course details

Minor/Second Major offered
  • Most subjects majors are offered as second majors or minors, please check the CHS website for more information.
  • Application is required for these Minors: Forensic Science, Medical Physical, Meteorology and Climate Science.
  • Students are allowed to read both restricted (subject to approval) and unrestricted Minors/Second Majors offered within the College of Humanities and Sciences as well as by other colleges/faculties/schools in the University.
Field of study
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Sciences
Track/Specialisation

This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:

Specialisations are not compulsory degree requirements. Students who are interested may pursue up to 2 specialisations. The list may be found on the CHS website.
Certification offered

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Bachelor of Sciences (Honours) Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours)
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Minimum entry requirement

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

Qualification Requirement
A-Level

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Polytechnic Diploma

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International Baccalaureate Diploma

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NUS High School Diploma

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International and other qualifications

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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

  • Some majors require compulsory internships. The rest of the students can read internship modules as electives. Find out more.

  • Students can opt to undertake the Undergraduate Professional Internship Programme (UPIP) as an unrestricted elective. The field/industry need not be directly related to the course of study, and students can choose between special term (10 weeks) or regular semester (18 weeks) internships.

Overseas exposure programme

It is not compulsory to take up overseas exposure programmes. Students may instead take up the elective student exchange programme or the NUS Overseas College exchange programme. This usually lasts for one to two semesters.

Career prospects

You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

  • Banking and finance
  • Business analysis
  • Journalism
  • Politics
  • Public service
  • Social work
  • Research

Read up on the career prospects of each discipline on the CHS website.

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.