1.

Read and pass the following modules:

PS1101E Introduction to Political Science / Introduction to Politics,

and

PS3257 Political Inquiry or PS2102 Political Inquiry: An Introduction.

2.

Read and pass 16 MCs of PS modules, of which:

(i) 4 MCs from modules classified as “Comparative Politics (CP)” modules,

(ii) 4 MCs from modules classified as “International Relations (IR)” modules,

(iii) 4 MCs from modules classified as “Political Theory (PT)” modules, and

(iv) 4 MCs from modules classified as “Public Administration (PA)” modules.

3.

Read and pass a minimum of 4 MCs of PS modules from the Singapore Politics basket (this can be used to fulfill the above requirement as well):

PS2249 Government and Politics of Singapore (CP)

PS2244 Public Administration in Singapore (PA)

PS3249 Singapore’s Foreign Policy (IR)

4.

Read and pass a minimum of 20 MCs of level-2000 PS modules (including modules from 1, 2 and 3 above) (see Note).

5.

Read and pass a minimum of 20 MCs of level-3000 or higher PS modules (including modules from 1, 2 and 3 above).

6.

Read and pass a minimum of 40 MCs of level-4000 PS modules or higher approved PS modules (including modules from 1, 2 and 3 above).

7.

Honours Thesis/Project (15 MCs) is optional.

8.

A maximum of 2 level-5000 PS modules (subject to department's approval).

Note:

(a)

JS2223 Government and Politics of Japan can be used to fulfill a level-2000 PS module equivalent.

(b)

To declare an Honours track, students must have completed 110 MCs, including 60 MCs in the Major, with a CAP of 3.5 and above.

(c)

To qualify for the Honours Thesis/Project (15 MCs), students must be on the Honours Track. In order to obtain First Class Honours, students must achieve a CAP of 4.5 or higher AND at least an ‘A-’ in the Honours Thesis/Project.

(d)

Students who do not attempt the Honours Thesis/Project will read level-4000 modules to fulfill the Honours Requirements.

(e)

Students may also read a level-4000 Independent Studies Module (5 MCs). The level-4000 ISM carries a prerequisite of 100 MCs completed, including 60 MCs in the Major, with a minimum CAP of 3.5. It precludes the Honours Thesis/Project.

(f)

All level-4000 modules carry a general prerequisite of having completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in the Major, with a minimum CAP of 3.5 OR being on the Honours track (some level-4000 modules may have different prerequisites).

1.

Read and pass the following modules:

PS1101E Introduction to Political Science / Introduction to Politics

and

PS3257 Political Inquiry or PS2102 Political Inquiry: An Introduction

2.

Read and pass 16 MCs of PS modules, of which:

(i) 4 MCs from modules classified as “Comparative Politics (CP)” modules,

(ii) 4 MCs from modules classified as “International Relations (IR)” modules,

(iii) 4 MCs from modules classified as “Political Theory (PT)” modules, and

(iv) 4 MCs from modules classified as “Public Administration (PA)” modules.

3.

Read and pass a minimum of 4 MCs of PS modules from the Singapore Politics basket (this can be used to fulfill the above requirement as well):

PS2249 Government and Politics of Singapore (CP)

PS2244 Public Administration in Singapore (PA)

PS3249 Singapore's Foreign Policy (IR)

4.

Read and pass a minimum of 20 MCs of level-2000 PS modules (including modules from 1, 2 and 3 above) (see Note).

5.

Read and pass a minimum of 20 MCs of level-3000 or higher PS modules (including modules from 1, 2 and 3 above).