PG
Programme Level
2 Years
Duration
VBSPU
Affiliating University
About the Programme
Provides advanced understanding of political institutions, governance, public policy, political theory and contemporary issues, developing analytical and research capabilities.
Learning Objectives
Foundations of Political Thought
Understand the evolution of ideas on the state, justice, slavery, revolution and law through the contributions of ancient and medieval world political thinkers.
Comparative Political Analysis
Apply comparative approaches and theories, using comparison as a method of scientific knowledge, to evaluate different political systems.
Public Administration Theory
Gain insight into theories of public administration and apply them to existing administrative setups, including preparation for civil services examinations.
Indian Political System
Understand the working of the Indian Political System and the relationship between citizens, state and its various institutions since independence.
Learning Outcomes
Contemporary Political Theory
Engage critically with the foundational issues and recent developments in contemporary political theory.
Comparative Politics: Process & Behaviour
Acquire skills to compare the processes and behaviour of different political systems at various levels.
Governance & Public Policy
Comprehend how public policy is made in India and how socio-political and administrative cultures affect its making and implementation.
Indian Foreign Policy
Understand the structure, nature, direction and emerging pattern of India’s foreign policy at bilateral and multilateral levels.
Gender Justice & Women’s Empowerment
Engage with the discourses and debates on women’s empowerment, gender justice and the role of gender in political participation in India.
Local Governance & Administration
Understand rural and urban local self-government and administration, applying this knowledge to real-life governance contexts.
Credit-Wise Distribution
Semester-wise paper titles and credits as per the V.B.S. Purvanchal University CBCS Syllabus for M.A. Political Science
Semester VII
20 Credits- Ancient and Medieval Western Political Thought4
- Comparative Political Analysis4
- Theory of Public Administration4
- Indian Political System4
- Human Rights (Practical)4
Semester VIII
28 Credits- Social and Political Traditions in India4
- Modern Western Political Thought4
- International Relations: Theory and Major Concepts4
- Research Methodology4
- State Politics in India (Practical)4
- Research Project cum Dissertation8
Semester IX
20 Credits- Contemporary Political Theory4
- Comparative Politics: Processes & Behavior4
- Governance and Public Policy in India4
- Indian Foreign Policy4
- Woman Empowerment: Gender Justice in India (Practical)4
Semester X
28 Credits- Paper I (choose 1 of 2)*4
- Paper II (choose 1 of 2)*4
- Paper III (choose 1 of 2)*4
- Paper IV (choose 1 of 2)*4
- Viva-Voce4
- Research Project cum Dissertation8
*Paper I: International Organizations OR Environmental Policies and Politics. Paper II: Third World Perspective: Theory and Issues OR Feminist Political Theory. Paper III: Local Government in India OR Indian Administration. Paper IV: Ambedkar in Modern India OR Civil Society.
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Eligibility
Candidates should have completed the qualifying examination prescribed by the University for admission to this programme, with the minimum marks specified in the current year's admission guidelines.