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Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Public Policy and Global Affairs with a Second Major in Media and Journalism Studies

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Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Public Policy and Global Affairs with a Second Major in Media and Journalism Studies

The Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Public Policy and Global Affairs (PPGA) with a Second Major in Media and Journalism Studies is a four-year programme that prepare graduates for the fast-changing employment landscape in Singapore. 

PPGA with Second Major in Media and Journalism Studies will provide an additional and alternative competitive programme option for students who are interested in public administration and international relations and at the same time equipped with the media and journalism skillsets. 

Graduates of these programmes will be at a competitive advantage in the twenty-first century marketplace as they are able to present a more holistic view with deeper understanding on the synergy between Public Policy and Global Affairs and communication studies.  

Curriculum and Suggested Study Plan

Current Course Offerings

Semester 1 Academic Year 2024-2025 List of Courses

Course CodeCourse TitleCourse Instructor(s)
HA1001Introduction to International Relations and Foreign PolicyDylan Loh
HA1002Introduction to Political TheoryChristopher Holman
HA1012Fundamentals of PoliticsChou Meng-Hsuan
HA2003Politics and Government in Southeast AsiaDuncan McCargo
HA2004Theories in International RelationsFelix Tan
HA2014Public  Organisation TheoryChen Chung-An
HA2017Foreign Policy AnalysisFelix Tan
HA2028Ethics in Public Policy Making and ImplementationKwa Kai Xiang
HA3026Crisis Leadership and ManagementSabrina Luk
HA3028Political Parties & ElectionsWalid Jumblatt
HA4001ASEAN in the 21st CenturyKei Koga
HA4011Public Administration: Past, Present & FutureChen Chung-An
HA4022International Politics of the Asia-PacificVannarith Chheang
HA4046Culture, Arts and PoliticsFelicia Low
HA4067Geopolitics and Geoeconomics of Mekong RegionVannarith Chheang
HA4068Seminar on Thailand Politics Duncan McCargo

Course Outline

For PPGA courses, refer to HERE.

For CS courses, refer to HERE.

Graduation Project

More infomation will be provided at a later date.