About the Program
The course MA Political Science is a postgraduate academic program that delves deep into the study of politics and government systems. Andhra University offers a three-year postgraduate program in M.A Political Science online. The course is designed to provide advanced knowledge and critical understanding of political processes, institutions, and theories, the course aims to equip students with the analytical and research skills necessary to comprehend and evaluate complex political phenomena.
Graduates of the MA Political Science program can pursue diverse career paths, including roles in government, international organizations, think tanks, advocacy groups, research institutions, academia, and public administration.
Eligibility:
Any Bachelor Degree
Duration:
2 years
Objectives:
- To establish a broad and coherent body of knowledge with depth in the underlying principle and concepts.
- To integrate knowledge of the diversity of cultures and peoples.
- To apply critical thinking, independent judgment, intercultural sensitivity, and regional, national, and global perspectives to identify and solve problems in the discipline of Political Science.
- To demonstrate the capacity for reflection, planning, ethical decision-making, and interdisciplinary teamwork in diverse contexts of community engagement.
- To prepare students for a career in the government sector.
Program Structure:
Semester – I
| Codes | Subject Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
Paper 1 |
Indian Political System - I |
4 |
|
Paper 2 |
Theory of International Relations - I |
4 |
|
Paper 3 |
Indian Political Thought |
4 |
|
Paper 4 |
Foreign Policy of India - I |
4 |
Semester – II
| Codes | Subject Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
Paper 1 |
Western Political Thought-I |
4 |
|
Paper 2 |
Comparative Politics |
4 |
|
Paper 3 |
State Government & Politics in AP – I |
4 |
|
Paper 4 |
Readings in Indian Administration |
4 |
Semester – III
| Codes | Subject Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
Paper 1 |
Indian Political System - II |
4 |
|
Paper 2 |
Theory of International Relations - II |
4 |
|
Paper 3 |
Research Methods - I |
4 |
|
Paper 4 |
Social Welfare Policy in India |
4 |
Semester – IV
| Codes | Subject Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
Paper 1 |
Public Policy Analysis |
4 |
|
Paper 2 |
Foreign Policy of India - II |
4 |
|
Paper 3 |
Research Methods - II |
4 |
|
Paper 4 |
State Government & Politics in AP – II |
4 |
| Total Course Credit | 64 |
|---|
* Examination Format: Online Mode with Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) Pattern