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
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PPGA-MJS-AY2024-Study-Plan (pdf)DownloadPPGA-MJS-AY2024-Study-Plan (695 KB)
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PPGA-MJS-AY2023-Study-Plan_updated 19 Oct 2023 (pdf)
Current Course Offerings
Semester 1 Academic Year 2024-2025 List of Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Course Instructor(s) |
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HA1001 | Introduction to International Relations and Foreign Policy | Dylan Loh |
HA1002 | Introduction to Political Theory | Christopher Holman |
HA1012 | Fundamentals of Politics | Chou Meng-Hsuan |
HA2003 | Politics and Government in Southeast Asia | Duncan McCargo |
HA2004 | Theories in International Relations | Felix Tan |
HA2014 | Public Organisation Theory | Chen Chung-An |
HA2017 | Foreign Policy Analysis | Felix Tan |
HA2028 | Ethics in Public Policy Making and Implementation | Kwa Kai Xiang |
HA3026 | Crisis Leadership and Management | Sabrina Luk |
HA3028 | Political Parties & Elections | Walid Jumblatt |
HA4001 | ASEAN in the 21st Century | Kei Koga |
HA4011 | Public Administration: Past, Present & Future | Chen Chung-An |
HA4022 | International Politics of the Asia-Pacific | Vannarith Chheang |
HA4046 | Culture, Arts and Politics | Felicia Low |
HA4067 | Geopolitics and Geoeconomics of Mekong Region | Vannarith Chheang |
HA4068 | Seminar on Thailand Politics | Duncan McCargo |