About the MA in Political Science Programme

• Program Name: Master of Arts in Political Science.
• Duration: 2 years (divided into 4 semesters).
• Mode of Study: Full time (on campus).
• Focus on both Indian and global political systems, political theory, and contemporary issues like globalization, urban politics, and governance.
• Candidates can apply in online or offline mode. General admission steps usually include filling out the application form, paying the application fee, and submitting the necessary documents.
• Final selection is typically based on merit in the qualifying degree and availability of seats.

1. Provide a broad and deep understanding of political theory, key concepts, and structures of political systems.
2. Build strong analytical and critical thinking skills for interpreting political events and public policies.
3. Improve communication, research, and writing skills essential for academic and professional work in political science.
4. Enable students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world political and governance challenges.
5. Encourage interdisciplinary insight by linking political science with other areas like sociology, history, and economics.
6. Expand awareness of global politics, governance systems, and comparative political processes.

• Gain a strong and broad understanding of political science principles, including Indian and global political systems, theory, governance, public policy, and international relations.
• Understand political behavior, institutions, and contemporary political challenges in national and international contexts.
• Apply political science concepts and research findings to real-world issues, such as governance, public administration, and policy formulation.
• Use systematic and disciplined approaches to understand political developments and social change.
• Build competencies useful in careers such as public administration, research, journalism, policy analysis, civil services, and political consulting.

The candidates need to fulfill the following MA Political Science eligibility –

• The candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree.
• The bachelor’s degree should be from a recognized university.

• The university follows a standardized MA Political Science admission for all applicants.
• Candidates can apply through either online or offline mode.
• For online admission, applicants need to visit the university’s official website, complete the online application form, pay the application fee online, and upload the required documents.
• For offline admission, candidates must visit the university campus, collect the application form, fill it out, and submit it to the admission office along with a demand draft for the application fee and photocopies of the required documents.

• The selection process is based on merit in the qualifying examination that is the bachelor’s degree.
• Selected candidates receive an official offer of admission from the university.
• After receiving the offer, candidates are required to pay the course fee and complete the joining formalities for MA Political Science admission.

The following are the MA Political Science career opportunities –

• Public Administration and Governance – Opportunities in government departments, local administration, and public sector organizations.
• Political Analyst or Research Assistant – Roles in research organizations, think tanks, and policy research institutes.
• Journalism and Media – Careers as political reporters, content writers, editors, or media analysts in print, digital, and broadcast media.
• Public Relations and Corporate Communications – Roles in corporate communication teams, public relations agencies, and advocacy groups.
• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) – Work in social development, human rights, policy advocacy, and community outreach roles.