# Welcome to the School of Social Sciences @ NTU
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**Parent**: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide
Welcome to the School of Social Sciences at Nanyang Technological University (SSS@NTU), a hub for research and education in the social sciences.\
We offer a comprehensive four-year Direct Honours programme in Economics, Psychology, Public Policy &
Global Affairs, and Sociology. Students can further enrich their education with a range of second majors, double majors, minors, and even double degree options. With around 1,700 undergraduates and 400 graduate students, SSS@NTU provides a stimulating
multidisciplinary education and research environment in the social sciences. Start your journey with us today.
[### Economics
Economic principles shape decisions in areas like consumption, trade, finance, development, and social issues.](/sss/about-us/economics)
[### Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and cognition, covering various fields and real-world applications.](/sss/about-us/psychology)
[### Public Policy and Global Affairs
The program equips students with practical skills in policy analysis, financial management, international relations, and public administration.](/sss/about-us/public-policy-and-global-affairs)
[### Sociology
Sociology explores how social structures and relationships form and affect society. At NTU, students engage with issues like migration, poverty, and inequality.](/sss/about-us/sociology)
###### *QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025*
[### Undergraduate Education](/sss/undergraduate-education)
[### Postgraduate Education and Continuing Education](/sss/admissions/graduate-education)
[### Alumni Engagement](/sss/alumni)
[### External Relations](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sss/about-us/external-relations)
Stay Up to Date with all the latest news and events happening at SSS@NTU and to our most recent media features and achievements!\
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[### China boosts diplomatic budget by 9.3% as US leaves 'fiscal void'
Published on
06 Mar 2026](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sss/news-events/news/detail/china-boosts-diplomatic-budget-by-9.3--as-us-leaves-'fiscal-void')
[### Canada seeks stronger ties with Japan as Carney pushes ‘middle-power’ strategy
Published on
06 Mar 2026](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sss/news-events/news/detail/canada-seeks-stronger-ties-with-japan-as-carney-pushes--middle-power--strategy)
[### Where to buy SingLit books in Singapore: A guide
Published on
05 Mar 2026](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sss/news-events/news/detail/where-to-buy-singlit-books-in-singapore--a-guide)
[### China's political conclave begins with growth target centre stage
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04 Mar 2026](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sss/news-events/news/detail/china's-political-conclave-begins-with-growth-target-centre-stage)
[### Thailand’s February 2026 Snap Election: A Conversation with Prof Duncan McCargo
Published on
04 Mar 2026](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sss/news-events/news/detail/thailand-s-february-2026-snap-election--a-conversation-with-prof-duncan-mccargo)
[### US attacks on Iran test fragile truce with China
Published on
03 Mar 2026](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sss/news-events/news/detail/us-attacks-on-iran-test-fragile-truce-with-china)
[### NTU Open House 2026
Published on
03 Mar 2026](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sss/news-events/news/detail/ntu-open-house-2026)
[### Wang Yi warns conflict could spread across the Persian Gulf; Analyst says Beijing fears Strait closure
Published on
02 Mar 2026](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sss/news-events/news/detail/wang-yi-warns-conflict-could-spread-across-the-persian-gulf--analyst-says-beijing-fears-strait-closure)
[### Explainer: What is China’s Five-Year Plan and why does it shape the global economy?
Published on
02 Mar 2026](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sss/news-events/news/detail/explainer--what-is-china-s-five-year-plan-and-why-does-it-shape-the-global-economy)
[### Why China condemns strikes on Iran but won’t lend military help
Published on
01 Mar 2026](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sss/news-events/news/detail/why-china-condemns-strikes-on-iran-but-won-t-lend-military-help)
[### He’s speeding up your Woodlands Checkpoint crossing
Published on
27 Feb 2026](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sss/news-events/news/detail/he-s-speeding-up-your-woodlands-checkpoint-crossing)
[### Presenting: Databusters 2026
Published on
25 Feb 2026](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sss/news-events/news/detail/presenting--databusters-2026)
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Discover the stories, research, and community spirit that make the School of Social Sciences who we are.
Aligned with the strategic goals of NTU 2025, SSS@NTU encompasses four interdisciplinary research clusters: Aging, Inclusion and Healthcare; Cognitive and Behavioural Science; Environment and Sustainability; and Policy and Society. Additionally, we are proud to host two dedicated Research Centres: the Economic Growth Centre (EGC), led by the Economics Division, and the Centre for the Study of Social Inequality (CSSI), established by the Sociology Programme. These initiatives aim to advance research addressing the evolving challenges faced by human society.
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### Aging, Inclusion and Healthcare
Information on the Aging, Inclusion and Healthcare Research Cluster.](/sss/research/aging-inclusion-and-healthcare)
[School Research
### Cognitive and Behavioural Science
Information on the Cognitive and Behavioural Science Research Cluster.](/sss/research/cognitive-and-behavioural-science-research-cluster)
[School Research
### Environment and Sustainability
The Environment and Sustainability Research Cluster aims to facilitate, cultivate, and produce multi-disciplinary, collaborative, and innovative research focused on sustainable environment, urban sustainability and smart cities, and social resilience.](/sss/research/environment-and-sustainability-research-cluster)
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### Policy and Society
The Policy & Society Research Cluster promotes interdisciplinary research on social, economic, and policy issues, with a focus on Southeast Asia and other parts of Asia.](/sss/research/policy-and-society-cluster)
[Research Centre
### Economic Growth Centre](/egc/home)
[Research Centre
### Centre for the Study of Social Inequality (CSSI)](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sss/research/cssi)
Mark your calendars and keep pace with our exciting line-up — conferences, seminars, talks, workshops, courses, and more!
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Conferences & Seminars
### (PPGA Seminar) The Japanese Confucians’ Conception Of China, 1914-1945
23 Mar 2026
01.30 PM - 03.00 PM
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Conferences & Seminars
### SSS Alumni Career Sharing Session 2
18 Mar 2026
06.30 PM - 08.30 PM
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Conferences & Seminars
### (CSSI Seminar) Leftover to Opting Out: Single Women Negotiating Gender Inequality in Taiwan and China
18 Mar 2026
04.00 PM - 06.00 PM
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Conferences & Seminars
### (NTU Festival of Ideas) ThriveLab
18 Mar 2026
10.00 AM - 03.00 PM
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### (CSSI JVF Seminar): “I feel lonely — but so what?”: Mapping the Organisation of Care of Older Adults in Singapore
11 Mar 2026
03.30 PM - 05.30 PM
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Workshops & Classes
### (Alumni Hybrid Event) AGM + Bag Making Workshop
10 Mar 2026
07.30 PM - 09.30 PM
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Conferences & Seminars
### (NTU Festival of Ideas) Lab Visit for Studies in Experimental Psychology
09 Mar 2026
02.30 PM - 04.00 PM
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### (NTU Festival of Ideas) EMPOWER’s Spotlight on Transformative Research in Early Development
06 Mar 2026
02.00 PM - 05.00 PM
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### (NTU Festival of Ideas) Failing Forward: What the Humanities and Social Sciences Teach Us About Resilience
02 Mar 2026
02.00 PM - 05.00 PM
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### (Social Inclusion Project) Singapore Budget 2026: Enduring problems in uncertain times
13 Feb 2026
07.00 PM - 08.30 PM
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### (Joint SoH–SSS Seminar Series) Words of Resilience: Navigating the Aging Language System
13 Feb 2026
03.30 PM - 05.00 PM
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Conferences & Seminars
### Panel Discussion on Post Singapore Budget 2026
13 Feb 2026
11.00 AM - 12.30 PM
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### (CSSI Junior Visiting Fellows Seminar) Die, die must live?: An Institutional Ethnography of Palliative Care in the Necropolitical Singaporean State
30 Jan 2026
02.30 PM - 04.30 PM
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Workshops & Classes
### 6th SEASIA Biennial Conference - Forging Southeast Asia’s Futures - Call for Abstracts
28 Jan 2026 at 11.00 AM - 15 Feb 2026 at 12.00 PM
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Networking
### Alumni Event |Teh Tarik with Prof Walid | Why Palestine? Reflections from Singapore
22 Jan 2026
06.30 PM - 08.30 PM
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Networking
### (SOHAA & SSSAA Collaboration) Alumni Event | Understanding Specialty Coffee Workshop
17 Jan 2026
02.00 PM - 04.00 PM
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Exhibitions & Fairs
### (NTU MSc in Applied Gerontology) Information Session for AY2026 intake
09 Jan 2026 at 07.00 PM - 14 Feb 2026 at 12.00 PM
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Networking
### Project Goody 2 Shoes
15 Nov 2025 at 02.00 PM - 01 Dec 2025 at 05.30 PM
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Workshops & Classes
### (Sociology Seminar) SMU-NTU Joint Seminar
14 Nov 2025
04.00 PM - 06.30 PM
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Conferences & Seminars
### (SSS@NTU Public Lecture Series) Issues and Problems in Singapore’s Foreign Policy: Challenges
14 Nov 2025
03.00 PM - 04.30 PM
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