Graduation Criteria for Cohort 2008
Single Major [B.Soc.Sci.(Hons.)]
Accumulate at least 100 MCs of PS or PS recognised modules, which include the following:
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Read and pass the following modules: |
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PS1101E Introduction to Politics,
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PS3257 Political Inquiry or PS2102 Political Enquiry: An Introduction. |
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Read and pass 16 MCs of PS modules, of which: |
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(i) 4 MCs from modules classified as “Comparative Politics (CP)” modules, |
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(ii) 4 MCs from modules classified as “International Relations (IR)” modules, |
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(iii) 4 MCs from modules classified as “Political Theory (PT)” modules, and |
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(iv) 4 MCs from modules classified as “Public Administration (PA)” modules. |
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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):
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PS2249 Government and Politics of Singapore (CP) |
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PS2244 Public Administration in Singapore (PA) |
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PS3249 Singapore’s Foreign Policy (IR)
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Read and pass a minimum of 20 MCs of level-2000 PS modules (including modules from 1, 2 and 3 above) (see Note). |
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Read and pass a minimum of 20 MCs of level-3000 or higher PS modules (including modules from 1, 2 and 3 above). |
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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).
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Honours Thesis/Project (15 MCs) is optional. |
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A maximum of 2 level-5000 PS modules (subject to department's approval).
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Note: |
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JS2223 Government and Politics of Japan can be used to fulfill a level-2000 PS module equivalent. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Students who do not attempt the Honours Thesis/Project will read level-4000 modules to fulfill the Honours Requirements. |
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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. |
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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). |
Single Major (B.A.)
Accumulate at least 60 MCs of PS or PS recognised modules, which include the following:
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Read and pass the following modules: |
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PS1101E Introduction to Politics
and
PS3257 Political Inquiry or PS2102 Political Enquiry: An Introduction. |
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2. |
Read and pass 16 MCs of PS modules, of which: |
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(i) 4 MCs from modules classified as “Comparative Politics (CP)” modules, |
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(ii) 4 MCs from modules classified as “International Relations (IR)” modules, |
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(iii) 4 MCs from modules classified as “Political Theory (PT)” modules, and |
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(iv) 4 MCs from modules classified as “Public Administration (PA)” modules. |
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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): |
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PS2249 Government and Politics of Singapore (CP) |
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PS2244 Public Administration in Singapore (PA) |
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PS3249 Singapore's Foreign Policy (IR) |
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Read and pass a minimum of 20 MCs of level-2000 PS modules (including modules from 1, 2 and 3 above) (see Note). |
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Read and pass a minimum of 20 MCs of level-3000 or higher PS modules (including modules from 1, 2 and 3 above). |
Second Major
Accumulate at least 48 MCs of PS or PS recognised modules, which include the following:
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Read and pass the following modules:
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PS1101E Introduction to Politics, and
PS3257 Political Inquiry or PS2102 Political Enquiry: An Introduction. |
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Read and pass 16 MCs of PS modules, of which: |
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(i) 4 MCs from modules classified as “Comparative Politics (CP)” modules, |
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(ii) 4 MCs from modules classified as “International Relations (IR)” modules, |
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(iii) 4 MCs from modules classified as “Political Theory (PT)” modules, and |
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(iv) 4 MCs from modules classified as “Public Administration (PA)” modules. |
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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): |
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PS2249 Government and Politics of Singapore (CP)
PS2244 Public Administration in Singapore (PA)
PS3249 Singapore’s Foreign Policy (IR) |
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Read and pass a minimum of 16 MCs of level-2000 PS modules (including modules from 1, 2 and 3 above) (see Note). |
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Read and pass a minimum of 16 MCs of level-3000 or higher PS modules (including modules from 1, 2 and 3 above). |
Minor
Accumulate at least 24 MCs of PS or PS recognised modules, which include the following:
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Read and pass the following module: |
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PS1101E Introduction to Politics |
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Read and pass 16 MCs of PS modules, of which: |
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(i) 4 MCs from modules classified as “Comparative Politics (CP)” modules, |
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(ii) 4 MCs from modules classified as “International Relations (IR)” modules, |
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(iii) 4 MCs from modules classified as “Political Theory (PT)” modules, and |
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(iv)4 MCs from modules classified as “Public Administration (PA)” modules. |
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Read and pass a minimum of 4 MCs of PS modules from the Singapore Politics basket (this can fulfill the above requirement as well): |
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PS2249 Government and Politics of Singapore (CP) |
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PS2244 Public Administration in Singapore (PA) |
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PS3249 Singapore’s Foreign Policy (IR) |
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Read and pass a minimum of 8 MCs of level-2000 PS modules (including modules from 2 and 3 above) (see Note). |
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Read and pass a minimum of 8 MCs of level-3000 PS modules (including modules from 2 and 3 above). |
Note:
* JS2223 Government and Politics of Japan can be used to fulfill a level-2000 PS module equivalent for the Single, Major, Second Major and Minor requirements. |
