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Nanyang Technological University (NTU): Arts and Sosial Sciences: Sociology

Category Art and Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, Sociology, Undergraduate
Tags Arts, Nanyang Technological University, NTU, Sciences, Sociology, Sosial

Sociology is unquestionably the broadest of all social science disciplines: all spheres of social life (culture, economy, and politics) are open to inquiry. So are specific social phenomena such as power relations, organisational changes, and the creation, use, and consequences of scientific and technical knowledge. Doing sociology is a rigorous process that involves careful and reasoned collection and analysis of empirical data in order to test, critique, and refine existing understandings of historical and contemporary social processes.

In analysing the determinants and consequences of social change within and across societies, we confront questions about human costs and choices relating to issues such as social inequality and the quality of life. Thus sociology involves critical judgment and creative reasoning in the analysis of personal choices, organisational decisions, and public policies – without resorting to uncritical acceptance of conventional wisdom or avoidance of inconvenient data. Sociology is a practical craft that prepares students for a variety of career pursuits.

The Division of Sociology offers BA(hons), BA minor courses, and Graduate degrees up to the PhD level.

The BA in Sociology (Hons) is a new four -year degree programme for undergraduates interested in pursuing a Major in Sociology at NTU. Students taking up Sociology as a minor are encouraged to read courses which complement their interests and open up new intellectual horizons.

The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at NTU is a four-year direct Honours degree programme. A degree in Sociology at NTU provides graduates with a vast array of job opportunities in both the public and private sectors. Sociology majors are valued for their critical thinking and analytical skills. They also benefit from an in-depth understanding of social organizations, culture and other social phenomena.

The curriculum aims to provide an intellectually stimulating and rigorous experience for Major students. The academic foundation consists of three core areas: Economy, Technology and Society; Culture, Self and Identity; and Organisations and Organisational Change. It provides both breadth of exposure and depth of engagement that emphasizes both theoretical reasoning and empirical analysis. They should graduate with not just a body of knowledge and skills but also ’sociological imagination’ that will enable them to make the critical and creative difference in the workplace and in society.

Key features of our programme include:

• Stimulating courses, providing both breadth of exposure and depth of engagement

• Immersion in all core substantive areas and research methodologies

• Training and practice in analytical thinking and empirical reasoning

• Informed investigations of Singapore society, Asian societies, and beyond

• Critical perspectives on global and local social change