Welcome to the School of Social Sciences @ NTU

Welcome to the School of Social Sciences at Nanyang Technological University (SSS@NTU), a hub for research and education in the social sciences. We offer a comprehensive four-year Direct Honours programme in Economics, Psychology, Public Policy & Global Affairs, and Sociology. Students can further enrich their education with a range of second majors, double majors, minors, and even double degree options. With around 1,700 undergraduates and 400 graduate students, SSS@NTU provides a stimulating multidisciplinary education and research environment in the social sciences. Start your journey with us today.

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Undergraduate Education

Graduate Education & Continuing Education

Alumni Engagement

Community and Social Projects

Our Disciplines

Economics

Economic principles underpin decision making in areas such as consumption and production, competition and trade, banking and finance, economic development and policies, as well as social issues relating to poverty, equality, health, and the environment.

Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and cognition and is a multifaceted discipline that traverses various fields such as anthropology, biology, neuroscience, philosophy, and sociology.

Public Policy and Global Affairs

The Public Policy and Global Affairs curriculum focuses on helping students to gain multidimensional practical knowledge in areas such as policy analysis, public financial management, international politics, and comparative public administration.

Sociology

Sociology is the study of social conditions and relations—how they are formed and what their consequences are. At NTU, students will learn to analyse the social conditions that shape human lives and confront difficult issues such as migration, poverty and inequalities.

Our Research

In line with the strategic goals of NTU 2025, SSS@NTU has 4 interdisciplinary research clusters - Aging, Inclusion and Healthcare; Cognitive and Behavioural Science; Environment and Sustainability; and Policy and Society. An Economic Growth Centre (EGC) by the Economics division is also available to support SSS@NTU research in the evolving concerns of human society.

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Aging, Inclusion and Healthcare

Aging, Inclusion and Healthcare

environmental-sustainability

Environment and Sustainability

Cognitive and Behavioural Science

Cognitive and Behavioural Science

Policy and Society

Policy and Society

Economic Growth Centre

News and Media

SSS@NTU Hosts Visit from INPUMA, Universiti Malaya

Published on 21 Nov 2024

From Taekwondo to TikTok

Published on 19 Nov 2024

Trump’s choice of China hawks signals rough seas ahead for Sino-US ties

Published on 15 Nov 2024

Gaming addiction often brushed off as a lack of discipline, but it’s a far deeper problem

Published on 15 Nov 2024

The changing face of China’s foreign tourists

Published on 13 Nov 2024

Talking Thai Politics: Tak Bai and Beyond, Thailand’s Southern Insurgency

Published on 12 Nov 2024

Prabowo meets Xi on first overseas visit since he was sworn in

Published on 09 Nov 2024

Analysis: Elon Musk may buffer US-China trade friction

Published on 07 Nov 2024

China straps in for 'mercurial' Trump's second term

Published on 06 Nov 2024

US presidential election: Would a Trump or Harris administration favour Singapore?

Published on 06 Nov 2024

How will the next US president impact ties with Singapore?

Published on 05 Nov 2024

Insights from the Webinar on Japan-ASEAN Relations

Published on 29 Oct 2024

Conferences, Seminars & Workshops

Conferences & Seminars

(Sociology Seminar) SMU - NTU Joint Seminar

08 Nov 2024 02.00 PM - 04.00 PM

Conferences & Seminars

(Policy and Society Research Cluster Seminar) What Should We Expect of Civil Society in Southeast Asia?

07 Nov 2024 02.30 PM - 04.00 PM

Conferences & Seminars

(PPGA Seminar ) Hybrid Partisanship: Thailand’s Evolving Digital Media Landscape

04 Nov 2024 02.30 PM - 04.00 PM

Conferences & Seminars

(PPGA Seminar) Public Sector Innovation Theory and Practice: From Past to Future

23 Oct 2024 11.00 AM - 12.00 PM

Conferences & Seminars

(PPGA Seminar) Reflecting on 50 Years of Japan-ASEAN Relations: The Path of Japanese Diplomacy and Prospects for Co-Creation

11 Oct 2024 01.00 PM - 02.00 PM

Conferences & Seminars

(Sociology Seminar) Subtle Webs: How Local Organizations Shape US Education

11 Oct 2024 10.00 AM - 11.30 AM

Exhibitions & Fairs

2024 NTU Virtual Fair

27 Sep 2024 01.30 PM - 04.00 PM

Conferences & Seminars

(MSAG Seminar) From Policy to Practice: Transforming Community Care in Singapore

26 Sep 2024 07.30 PM - 09.00 PM

Workshops & Classes

Postgraduate Islamic Studies Network Series Workshop

26 Sep 2024 06.00 PM - 07.00 PM

Conferences & Seminars

Book Launch in Singapore: "What Goliath Can Learn from David" Big Lessons from Small Nations

25 Sep 2024 05.00 PM - 07.30 PM

Student Activities

SSS Sports Day 2.0

18 Sep 2024 03.00 PM - 07.00 PM

Exhibitions & Fairs

Elevate Your Career and Personal Development with NTU Social Sciences!

14 Sep 2024 10.30 AM - 05.00 PM

Conferences & Seminars

(Sociology Seminar) The Uneven City: potholes, pain, and politics in Hyderabad, India

06 Sep 2024 10.00 AM - 11.03 AM

Conferences & Seminars

PPGA Seminar: Strategic Diplomacy: The Case of Singapore

04 Sep 2024 01.30 PM - 03.00 PM

Conferences & Seminars

Book Talk: China's Rising Foreign Ministry - Practices of Assertiveness

29 Aug 2024 05.15 PM - 06.30 PM

Conferences & Seminars

SSS Alumni Event | Hear it from our Professor: Don't Let the Job Get the Better of You!

28 Aug 2024 06.30 PM - 08.30 PM

Conferences & Seminars

Sociology Seminar: Population Ageing and Technological Innovation

23 Aug 2024 10.30 AM - 12.30 PM

Conferences & Seminars

MSF Talk on Social Compact: Building a Caring Society Together

22 Aug 2024 11.00 AM - 12.30 PM

Conferences & Seminars

Public Lecture: Where is China’s Economy Headed?

15 Aug 2024 10.30 AM - 12.00 PM

Workshops & Classes

CET130: Traditional Chinese Medicine for Older Adults

20 Jul 2024 at 09.00 AM - 04 Aug 2024 at 05.00 PM