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BA (Hons./by Research) Political Science

BA (Hons./by Research) Political Science

Sharda School of Humanities & Social Sciences (SHSS)

  • Programme Code

    SHS0129

  • Level

    Graduate

  • Duration

    4

About the Programme

A well-designed public policy and effective governance are crucial for a country to realize its socio-economic objectives. BA programme in Political Science is the University’s endeavor to contribute to the quality of politics and policymaking in an increasingly complex and challenging world. The vision of the centre is to provide an interdisciplinary platform for learning and research on Politics and the field associated with it. The Programme will serve as forum where the academic rigor blends with empirical evidence and the practical experience to promote the knowledge about processes of policymaking, implementation and theoretical understanding of it. The objective is to contribute and provide context relevant policy inputs to the policymakers. Politicians and the citizens. The Programme will serve as a springboard of purposive discourse on effective execution of policies and inculcate the deep analysis and understanding of various theories and contexts of political science.

This course is for individuals who...

Understands the dynamism of  Polity and has scientific aptitude for studying the ever changing and evolving social and political systems.

Students who are looking for...

Students who wish to join administrative services or are interested in research  can study this course. The candidates can also go for higher studies for further specialization.

Course Fee
For National Students
1st Year 120000 2nd Year 123600 3rd Year 127308 4th Year 131127
For International Students
Fee Per Semester Fee Per Year
NA 3800*
Programme Structure

S.

No.

 

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Course Type

L

T

P

Theory

 

1

SHS061

Freedom Struggle and Constitution of India

4

0

0

    4

Major

2

SHS062

Dynamics of Gandhian Thought

4

0

0

4

Major

3

SHS063

Legislative Politics in India

3

0

0

3

Minor Elective

4

ARP101

Communicative English-I

1

0

2

2

AEC

Practical/Viva-Voce/Internship/ Project

5

VAC110

Yoga for Holistic Health

0

1

4

3

VAC

6

SHS067

Awareness of Rights and Law

0

0

2

1

Major

7

VOH 102

Public Opinion and Survey Research

0

1

4

3

SEC

Total Credits                                                                                                                                                                                                  20

 

S.

No.

 

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

  Course Type

L

T

P

Theory

 

1

SHS064

Political Theory

4

1

0

5

Major

2

SHS065 /

 

SHS068

Phases of Colonialism in India /

*  Theorizing International                                                Relations

4

0

0

4

Major

3

SHS066

Understanding Democracy in India

3

0

0

3

Minor Elective

4

ARP102

 

Communicative English - II

 

2

 

0

 

0

 

2

AEC

5

 

VAC 120

Understanding India

 

3

 

0

 

0

 

3

 

VAC

Practical/Viva-Voce/Internship/ Project

6

VOH108

E-Governance in India

1

0

4

3

SEC

Total Credits      20

 

S.

No.

 

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Course Type

L

T

P

Theory

 

1

SHS245

Democratic Process and Institutions in India

4

1

0

5

Major

2

SHS246/

 

SHS253

Global Environmental Issues: Problems and Concepts /

*IR in Global Perspective

4

0

0

4

Major

3

SHS247

Electoral Politics in India

4

0

0

  4

Major

4

SHS248

Nationalism in India: Issues and Approaches

3

0

0

3

Minor Elective

5

ARP207

Logical Skills Building and Soft Skills

2

0

0

      2

AEC

Practical/Viva-Voce/Internship/ Project

6

RBL 001

Research Based Learning- I

0

0

4

0

RBL

7

VOH202

Data and Urban Governance

0

1

4

3

VOC

Total Credits      21

 

S.

No.

 

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Course Type

L

T

P

Theory

 

1

SHS249

Western Political Thought and                              Thinkers

4

1

0

5

Major

2

SHS250

 

SHS254

Research Methods and Methodology in Social Sciences /

*Politics of Latin America

4

0

0

4

Major

3

SHS 251

Dynamics of    Ambedkar’s

Philosophy

4

1

0

5

Major

4

SHS252

Governance: An Introduction

 

3

 

0

 

0

 

3

Minor Elective

5

ARP207

Campus to Corporate

2

0

0

2

AEC

Practical/Viva-Voce/Internship/ Project

6

RBL 002

Research Based Learning-II

0

0

4

0

RBL

Total Credits      19

 

S.

No.

 

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Course Type

L

T

P

Theory

 

1

SHS345

Public Administration

4

1

0

5

Major

2

SHS348

Comparative Political Process

4

1

0

5

Major

3

SHS346/

 

SHS353

Climate Change, Environment and Public Policy /

* Politics of African States

4

0

0

4

Major

4

SHS347

Contextualizing Globalization: Concept, Issues and Challenges

3

0

0

3

Major

Practical/Viva-Voce/Internship/ Project

5

RBL 356

Research Based Learning-III

0

0

2

1

RBL

6

INC501

Industry Connect Training

0

0

4

2

Industrial Training

Total Credits      20

 

S.

No.

 

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Course Type

L

T

P

Theory

 

1

SHS349

Philosophical Foundations of Indian Political Thought

4

1

0

5

Major

2

SHS352

/ SHS354

International Relations: Theories and Practices /*Politics of West Asia

4

1

0

5

Major

3

SHS350/

 

SHS355

Political Process and Institutions in Comparative Perspectives /

* Politics of Russia and Central Asia

4

0

0

4

Major

4

SHS351

India’s Foreign Policy:

Prospects and   Challenges

3

0

0

3

Minor Elective

 

Practical/Viva-Voce/Internship/ Project

6

RBL 366

Research Based Learning- IV

0

0

2

1

RBL

7

CCU 701

Community Connect

0

0

4

2

Major

Total Credits      20

 

S.

No.

 

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Course Type

L

T

P

Theory

 

1

SHS445

Understanding Feminism

4

0

0

4

Major

2

SHS446

Locating Citizenship in a Globalizing World

4

0

0

4

Major

3

SHS447

Peace and Conflict Studies: Problems and Prospects

4

0

0

4

Major

4

SHS448

/ SHS450

Rural Administration and Entrepreneurship in India /

  * Dimensions of Foreign Policies of Major Powers

4

0

0

4

Major

5

SHS449

Per                  Perspectives on Human Rights: Theories   and Challenges

4

0

0

4

Minor Elective

Total Credits      20

 

S.

No.

 

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Course Type

L

T

P

Theory

 

1

SHS445

Understanding Feminism

4

0

0

4

Major

2

SHS446

Locating Citizenship in a Globalizing World

4

0

0

4

Major

3

SHS447

Peace and Conflict Studies: Problems and Prospects

4

0

0

4

Major

4

SHS448

/ SHS450

Rural Administration and Entrepreneurship in India /

  * Dimensions of Foreign Policies of Major Powers

4

0

0

4

Major

5

SHS449

Per                  Perspectives on Human Rights: Theories   and Challenges

4

0

0

4

Minor Elective

Practical/Viva-Voce/Internship/ Project

6

SHS456

Project

1

0

4

3

Project

Total Credits      23

 

S.

No.

 

SU Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

SU Course Type

L

T

P

Theory

 

1

SHS451

Diplomacy in International Relations

4

0

0

4

Major

2

SHS452

Geo-Politics of South Asia: trends and                  Shifts

4

0

0

4

Major

3

SHS453

Emerging Contours of Geo-Energy and   Geo-Economy

4

0

0

4

Major

4

SHS454

Conceptualizing Politics

4

0

0

4

Major

5

SHS455

Development Process and Social

Movements: Afro-Asian  Perspectives

4

0

0

4

Minor Elective

Total Credits      20

 

S.

No.

 

Subject Code

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Course Type

L

T

P

Theory

 

1

SHS454

Conceptualizing Politics

4

0

0

4

Major

2

SHS455

Development Process and Social

Movements: Afro-Asian  Perspectives

4

0

0

4

Minor Elective

Practical/Viva-Voce/Internship/ Project

3

SHS457

Capstone project

1

0

16

9

Project

Total Credits      17

 

Programme Curricula
S.No. Academic year Curricula Link

1

2023-24 View Details
Eligibility Criteria
For National Students
  • Sr. Secondary (10+2) with minimum 50% marks.
  • Proficiency in English Communication.
For International Students The eligibility criterion for all programs for international applicants is minimum 50% in the qualifying examination and having studied the pre-requisite subjects for admission in to the desired program.
Career path you can choose after the course
  • Civil Services
  • Policy Analyst
  • Academics
  • Legislative Assistant
  • Intelligence Analyst
  • Journalism
  • NGOs
  • Think Tanks
  • Government Jobs
  • Political Scientist

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