The Office of Programmes at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences was set up in July 2001 to offer multi-disciplinary, cross-departmental programmes, and to facilitate the introduction of innovative programmes of study.

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences serves a large number of students, both within the Faculty and from other Faculties/Schools. Together with the Faculty's three Divisions - Asian Studies, Humanities and Social Sciences - and the Centre for Language Studies, the Office of Programmes aims to provide quality education for the development of well-rounded graduates who will be adept at meeting the challenges of an increasingly borderless world and creating value in the new knowledge economy.

The Office of Programmes currently offers 5 multi-disciplinary programmes and 6 minor Programmes of study:
- American Studies
- European Studies
- Singapore Studies
- Master of Social Sciences (International Studies)
- PhD in Cultural Studies in Asia
- China Studies Minor
- Cultural Studies Minor
- Gender Studies Minor
- Religious Studies Minor
- Minor in Science, Technology and Society (STS)
- Societal Engagement and Social Learning (SESL)

Each of these cross-departmental programmes will have its own academic convenor and/or curricular committee to oversee standards and chart development. Cross-departmental programme modules will be offered by a host department and cross-listed as a programme module.

The Office of Programmes will be at the fore-front of new cross-disciplinary areas of study that are emerging, with the introduction of exciting multi-disciplinary programmes for students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.