Education

Singapore Management University (SMU): Social Science

Category Art and Social Sciences, Singapore, Singapore Management University (SMU), Undergraduate
Tags Science, Singapore Management University, SMU, Social

The Bachelor in Social Science programme delivers a broad-based undergraduate education centered on the disciplines of Psychology, Sociology and Political Science. Combining these disciplines gives the student a holistic, multi-disciplinary and integrated approach to the study of phenomena in the social sciences and develops the tools and frameworks applicable to careers in the human services fields, education, management and other analytical and social-intensive professions.

The programme consists of a combination of coursework as well as opportunities for hand-on research supervised by faculty members. The programme also contributes significantly to Singapore Management University ’s General Education (GE) course offerings.

The faculty members in the programme are committed to providing a balanced excellence in teaching and research as well as contributing service to the university, community and profession. The programme aspires to be an interactive, collegial environment that models and encourages open communication and life-long learning.

Teaching Approach

The SMU undergraduate programme moves away from the traditional lecture and tutorial format, and instead adopts a seminar teaching approach, in order to enhance interaction and critical thinking. Classes are deliberately kept small, averaging 40 students each. Students are assessed continuously through class participation, assignments, projects and examinations.

Award of the B Soc Sc degree

The B Soc Sc is a four-year meritorious honours programme. However, many students can expect to complete the programme in less than 4 years with advanced standing or fast-tracking by taking some courses in the third term. Students with advanced standing may be granted credits of up to five courses. On successful completion of the B Soc Sc programme, students will be awarded the B Soc Sc degree accordingly, depending on their overall performance: B Soc Sc cum laude (with honours), B Soc Sc magna cum laude (with high honours) or B Soc Sc summa cum laude (with highest honours).