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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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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Environment and Sustainability

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Economic Growth Centre

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NTU Psychology student Fu Miao Tan wins Best Datablitz Award at AS4SAN

KickStart Day : NTU Social Science Challenge 2024

Unlocking the Untold : Social Sciences @ NTU & SSS Masterclass and Engagement

Welcome to the School of Social Sciences @ NTU

Undergraduate Education

Graduate Education & Continuing Education

Alumni Engagement

Community and Social Projects

Economics

Psychology

Public Policy and Global Affairs

Sociology

Aging, Inclusion and Healthcare

Environment and Sustainability

Cognitive and Behavioural Science

Policy and Society

Economic Growth Centre

SSS Alumni Shining Bright on the Global Stage

Spotlight on Japan’s Strategic Role in the Indo-Pacific

Trump picks Perdue as ambassador to China

Explore Southeast Asia’s ‘Toxic Alliances’ with Duncan McCargo

Exploring the Future of Cities: A Visionary Contribution by Ross Cheung

China to curb exports of key chipmaking components to US

Meet Salihin Samsudin: An Inspiring NTU Talent Shaping Policy and Innovation

India’s anti-conversion law is fine-tuned to allow policing of Christians

Helping families find stability as the stepping stone out of poverty

More than 80 per cent of households shopped online last year; spent an average of $707 monthly online

China says top military official Miao Hua suspended, under investigation

An Unforgettable Evening: Alumni Stars Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony

(Sociology Seminar) SMU - NTU Joint Seminar

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

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

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

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

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

2024 NTU Virtual Fair

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

Postgraduate Islamic Studies Network Series Workshop

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

SSS Sports Day 2.0

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

PPGA Seminar: Strategic Diplomacy: The Case of Singapore

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

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

Sociology Seminar: Population Ageing and Technological Innovation

MSF Talk on Social Compact: Building a Caring Society Together

Public Lecture: Where is China’s Economy Headed?

CET130: Traditional Chinese Medicine for Older Adults