About the Curriculum
![Bachelor Of Social Science: Politics, Law And Economics (PLE) Curriculum](/sites/admissions.smu.edu.sg/files/inline-images/cur-soss.png)
** 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