MA Political Science
Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline with Political Science as one of the subjects and minimum 55% marks
- Duration: 2 years
- Admission Criteria: Admission through faculty interaction
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MA Political Science
Eligibility : Graduation in any discipline with Political Science as one of the subjects and minimum 55% marks
- Duration : 2 years
- Admission Criteria : Admission through faculty interaction
Political science is a social science concerned with the study of the state, government, and politics and deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics and the analysis of political systems and political behaviour.
As a Political Science student, you will study and analyse theories and practices of politics and political systems, political values, political institutions, processes, and policies. You will gain insights into people and societies, issues such as war and peace, order and freedom, and justice and equality. Subjects will cover the study of the Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Principles of State, Constitutional Amendment, Powers and Functions of Rajya Sabha & Lok Sabha, Judicial Structure, Electoral & Coalition Politics, Decentralised Democracy, etc., both nationally and globally. Topics such as International Relations, Comparative Politics, International Law & Organizations, and Western European and Latin American Political Systems will be taught.
A postgraduate in Political Science can choose a career in various areas such as local and national government, councils, charities, banking organizations, law firms, and retail and media companies. Recruiters also include multilateral agencies like the United Nations (UN), the European Commission, campaigning, and voluntary organisations, and the public sector. Teaching, research, and publishing are other career areas. A career in politics or social work, human rights, social or political research, and urban planning can also be considered.
Company and organisation profiles include Public Relations Departments, Colleges and Universities, Intelligence Wings, Law Firms, Public Policy Organisations, Consulting Firms, Politics, Diplomacy, TV Channels, and UPSC.
Career prospects have widened greatly in voluntary organisation sectors such as NGOs, UN, UNCDF, and other such multilateral agencies. You can also join media houses as political journalists and political researchers/analysts in both India and overseas.
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VISION
As leaders in liberal arts education, our vision for the MA programs is to attain global recognition for cultivating a community of advanced scholars and practitioners who contribute significantly to society through groundbreaking research. We strive to continually enhance our programs by embracing innovation and inclusivity, inspiring a passion for advanced learning that transcends disciplinary boundaries and is grounded in cutting-edge research. Graduates of our MA programs will emerge as influential contributors to various fields, bringing about positive change through their profound understanding, effective communication of knowledge, and impactful research initiatives.
MISSION
Mission-1: Cultivate a profound appreciation for diverse disciplines, providing a transformative educational experience that includes rigorous research endeavors. Through advanced exploration, critical analysis, and creative engagement.
Mission-2:Empower students with the analytical, communicative, and cultural competencies essential for a sustained journey of intellectual inquiry, artistic expression, and impactful research.
Mission-3:Express the philosophy of the program's mission, highlighting the intended outcomes, and emphasizing the sustained journey of intellectual inquiry, artistic expression, and impactful research.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE
- PEO-1:Empower Analytical and Communicative Competencies: Cultivate advanced scholarly proficiency through a transformative educational experience, emphasizing rigorous research endeavors within the field of Political Science.
- PEO-2:Achieve Global Recognition and Impact: Empower students with the analytical, communicative, and cultural competencies essential for sustained intellectual inquiry, effective artistic expression, and impactful research within the dynamic context of Political Science.
- PEO-3:Inspire Influential Contributions: Attain global recognition by fostering a community of advanced scholars and practitioners in Political Science who significantly contribute to societal advancements through groundbreaking research.
- PEO 4: Inspire graduates to emerge as influential contributors to various fields, driving positive change through their profound understanding, effective communication of political knowledge, and impactful research initiatives within a global context.
PROGRAM OUTCOME OR PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOME
- PO1:Cultivating Interdisciplinary Excellence: To foster interdisciplinary excellence by providing students with a profound appreciation for diverse disciplines.
- PO-2:Empowering Analytical, Communicative, and Cultural Competencies: To empower students with analytical, communicative, and cultural competencies essential for intellectual inquiry and impactful research. Academia, research, and diverse professional settings.
- PO-3:Advancing Research Endeavors and Creative Engagement: Toadvance research endeavors and creative engagement by creating a transformative educational experience.
- PO-4:Attaining Global Recognition for Scholars and Practitioners: To attain global recognition for scholars and practitioners emerging from the MA programs.
- PO-5:Inspiring Passion for Advanced Learning and Positive Change: To inspire a passion for advanced learning that transcends disciplinary boundaries and is grounded in cutting-edge research.
- PSO-1:Prepare the students to understand the working of the Indian constitution and its operation at the central and state level.
- PSO2:Make students understand and analyze the operation of power politics at state, national, regional and global levels.
- PSO3:Give the students career options in higher studies in fields related to public policy, international politics and law, gender studies, development studies, Environmental and sustainable development, law and survey research.
- PSO4:The programme prepares the students to undertake research projects/surveys.
MA Political Science Career Opportunities
- Public Relations and Fundraising Manager
- Senior Budget Analyst
- Legislative Assistant
- Political Scientist
- Political Campaign Manager
- Market Researcher
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who teaches MA Political Science at Shoolini University?
The faculty of MA Political Science at Shoolini University comprises renowned and distinguished leaders from noted national and international universities such as Oxford, Delhi University, Punjab University, ISB etc.
What are the future opportunities after completing MA Political Science from Shoolini University?
Students of MA Political Science from Shoolini University can pursue careers in the government sector, apply for civil service examinations, or work in administrative services or foreign services. Additionally, they can explore research and academia, conducting political research or teaching political science at universities and colleges. Other options include working in think tanks, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), or pursuing further studies at the doctoral level.
How do you expose students to industry experience?
Shoolini University ensures industry exposure for MA Political Science students through guest lectures, workshops, and internships with government organisations, NGOs, and think tanks. Industrial visits are also an integral part of the curriculum.
Is practical training a part of MA Political Science?
Yes, practical training sessions, case studies, and field visits are also incorporated into the curriculum to provide hands-on learning experiences to students. The program provides students with both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of MA Political Science.
What are the placement opportunities available for students who have successfully completed MA Political Science at Shoolini?
Shoolini University has a dedicated Placement Cell that helps students secure lucrative jobs after completing MA in Political Science. They can work in government sectors, NGOs, think tanks, and research organisations.
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