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Universities Singapore Singapore Management University Courses Bachelor of Social Science [B.Soc.Sc]

Bachelor of Social Science [B.Soc.Sc]

Singapore Management University

Bras Basah, Singapore

Tuition Fee S$ 44,950
Country Rank#4
Duration48 Months
Score

Program Overview

The world needs a new generation of Social Science graduates, versatile in tackling complexities and solving problems.
Economic, social, and political issues can no longer be understood in isolation from one another.
The SMU Bachelor of Social Science degree prepares students to understand the complexity of contemporary societies and to be thought leaders of the future.
The 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 a 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.

Course Content
CORE CURRICULUM

Capabilities (6 Course Units)

Students will fulfil Course Units across five baskets:
- Managing
- Modes of Thinking
- Numeracy
- Writing and Reasoning
- Internship
Communities (4 Course Units)

Students will fulfil Course Units across four baskets:
- Economics and Society
- Technology and Society
- Cultures of the Modern World
- Community Service
Civilisations (2 Course Units)

Students will fulfil the following requirements:
- Ethics and Social Responsibility
- Big Questions
- Global Exposure (non-credit bearing)
CORE CURRICULUM

Capabilities (6 Course Units)

Students will fulfil Course Units across five baskets:
- Managing
- Modes of Thinking
- Numeracy
- Writing and Reasoning
- Internship
Communities (4 Course Units)

Students will fulfil Course Units across four baskets:
- Economics and Society
- Technology and Society
- Cultures of the Modern World
- Community Service
Civilisations (2 Course Units)

Students will fulfil the following requirements:
- Ethics and Social Responsibility
- Big Questions
- Global Exposure (non-credit bearing)
Entry Requirement
- A minimum of 12 years of formal education with good passes in a national/international examination that is recognised for the purpose of admission. Applicants taking their respective high school examinations between January and May 2022 must submit/upload online their actual results within 3 working days after the release of the results. If your high school results are not known by the application closing date, please submit your predicted high school scores as attested by your school teacher/counsellor by 31 March 2022. Self-declared predicted scores will not be accepted. Please click here for a list of international qualifications that can be considered for the purpose of admission to SMU's undergraduate degree programmes.
- One of the following standardised test score is required : SAT, or ACT (American College Test), or IELTS** (Academic Test), or TOEFL**, or C1 Advanced, or Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic). PTE Academic will take effect from 2022 admissions exercise.
- Interview for shortlisted applicants. Shortlisted Law applicants must also take a writing test. Interviews and writing tests for shortlisted Law applicants are conducted in end-March to April. Click here for important information on this'
The minimum standardised test scores requirements (SAT / ACT / IELTS / TOEFL / C1 Advanced / PTE Academic) stated below will be minimally sufficient for applicants to make a competitive competition. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee applicants an interview and/or admission into SMU, as admission is on a highly competitive and selective basis.

Please note that applicants with international qualifications (including UK A-Levels) are required to take one of the standardised tests mentioned above by 19 March 2022, and submit the test scores by 31 March 2022. Tests taken after 19 March 2022 will not be accepted for consideration.

Applicants are required to upload copies of the standardised test scores via Applicant's Self Service after submitting the online application for admission. Applicants must also apply to have their official test scores sent directly to SMU by the testing agencies. You can apply to do when registering for these tests. Please do so early to avoid delay in application processing. SMU will verify your test results with the testing agencies when processing your application.
Fees & Scholarships
Our tuition fees are highly subsidised by the Singapore Government in the form of a Tuition Grant administered by the Ministry of Education. This makes studying at SMU affordable.

With the adoption of a fixed fee model, students are guaranteed that their tuition fees remain unchanged throughout the normal four-year duration of study at SMU. This provides students and parents a certainty in their financial planning.

Tuition fees for each new incoming cohort are subject to annual revisions and tuition fees mentioned are quoted in Singapore dollars (S$).

The tuition fees do not include the annual miscellaneous student fees, accommodation, living expenses and other student-related expenses.

Annual Subsidised Fees

Singapore Citizens
- $ 11,500
Annual Non- Subsidised Fees
- $ 44,950
International Students
- $ 24,600
Annual Non- Subsidised Fees
- $ 44,950
Career Prospect
Graduates from the SMU School of Social Sciences are highly sought after by employers. Our graduates acquire a broad repertoire of skills and are armed with critical understanding of social issues, and usually land multiple job offers before graduation.

Here are some career roles that our graduates have taken on, and some of the close to 30 industries that our graduates have been employed in:

Job Functions
- Business Analyst
- Consultant
- Copywriter
- Educator
- Foreign Service Officer
- HR Practitioner
- Journalist
- News Producer
- Counsellor
- Research Scientist
Key Industries
- Advertising Services & Market Research
- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Business & Management Consultancy
- Education
- Financial & Insurance
- Food, Beverages & Tobacco
- Healthcare
- Information & Communication
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Maritime/Shipping
- Public Administration & Defence
- Scientific Research & Development

Cost Of Studying At Singapore Management University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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