M.A. Political Science - Andhra University

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.

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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

Fee Structure:

Online M.A. Political Science	First Year Fee	Second Year Fee
Registration Fee	Rs. 1,000	-
Exam Fee	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 2,000
Tuition Fee	Rs. 7,000	Rs. 7,000
Total Fee	Rs. 10,000	Rs. 9,000
Total Program Fee	Rs. 19,000