About the Curriculum

Bachelor Of Social Science: Politics, Law And Economics (PLE) Curriculum

** In addition, students must fulfil a Singapore Studies requirement and an Asia Studies requirement prior to graduation.

Core Curriculum

Capabilities (6 Course Units)

Students will fulfil Course Units across five baskets:

  • Managing
  • Modes of Thinking
  • Numeracy
  • Writing and Reasoning
  • Internship

Communities (4 Course Units)

Students will fulfil Course Units across four baskets:

  • Economics and Society
  • Technology, Science and Society
  • Cultures of the Modern World
  • Community Service

Civilisations (2 Course Units)

Students will fulfil the following requirements:

  • Ethics and Social Responsibility
  • Big Questions
  • Global Exposure (non-credit bearing)
PLE Major Requirements

PLE Core (12 Course Units)

PLE Electives (5 Course Units)

Free Electives (7 Course Units)

  • Courses from any of SMU's six schools