Bachelor of Social Science

Singapore Management University (SMU)

Be challenged to think critically and explore different perspectives as part of this rigorous multidisciplinary programme that empowers you with unparalleled personal growth and professional versatility.Preparing you to solve the problems of a changing worldEconomic, social and political issues can no longer be understood in isolation from one another. The SMU Bachelor of Social Science degree prepares you to understand the complexity of contemporary societies and to be thought leaders of the future. Our interdisciplinary PPS majors - Psychology, Political Science, and Sociology, plus a final year Social Science Practicum, had produced an exciting corps of Social Science graduates - well-rounded, insightful, and versatile in viewing and tackling problems from multiple perspectives, and capable of taking on leadership position in a diverse field of careers.The PLE (Politics, Law and Economics) major is for those who wish to become the new leaders, thinkers, and doers of tomorrow as it provides for a deeper understanding of global political perspectives, economic transformations, and the legal frameworks that these changes demand. Graduates develop a higher level of strategic thinking, innovative problem-solving skills and imaginative leadership quality.Non-Law single degree students may be able to complete the programme in 3 years or 3.5 years or 4 years, through the granting of credits or course exemptions (up to 6 credits/course exemptions may be given) or fast-tracking by taking more courses during the regular terms or summer terms (subject to approval from the Deans).

School of Social Sciences