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M.A. (Politics)
Master of Arts in Politics


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Duration:2 Years
Level:Post Graduation
Type:Degree
Eligibility:Graduation


Master of Arts in Politics or  M.A. (Politics) is two year full time post graduate programe. The programme aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the field of Politics, offering students a broad range of modules by which to achieve this end.  The course will provide you with a firm grounding in political analysis and a critical insight into the real politics behind the headlines. You will gain first-hand experience of participation in a community of research-active scholars and you will develop outstanding skills in research, team-working and presentation.

Master of Arts in Politics Eligibility

  • Bachelor's degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in any discipline with atleast 50% marks.
  • Some reputed colleges and institutes do conduct entrance examination to get admission to their M.A. (Politics) degree course.

Master of Arts in Politics Syllabus

The below mentioned syllabus is provided by the University of Pune, Pune

Part I

Compulsory Papers

Political Theory (Revised)

Public Administration (Revised)

Theory of International Politics (Revised)

Part II

Political Sociology (Revised)

Comparative Politics and Government (Revised)

Constitutional  and  Political  Process  in  India (Revised)

 

Please note that student shall have to offer any One of the optional papers out of sub-groups I to VI for each year.

Optional Papers

Sub Group I

Major Thinkers in the West

Political Thought in India

Contemporary Political Thinkers

OR Marxism after Marx

Political Thought in Maharashtra (Revised)

Political Thought of Mahatma Gandhi

Political Thought of Dr. Ambedkar

Sub Group II

Indian Administration

Development Administration in India

Personnel and Financial Administration

Women and Development

Rural Development Administration in Maharashtra

Local Self Government

Advanced Administrative Theory.

Sub Group III

International Organisation (Revised)

Foreign Policies of China and Pakistan

Foreign Policy of the U.S.A.

India’s Foreign Policy

International Law

Peace and Conflict Studies

Sub Group IV

Politics of Development and Underdevelopment

Marxist Political Sociology

Political Sociology of Marx Weber

Political Movements in Maharashtra

Dalit Movement

Sub Group V

Political Process in the U.S.A.

Political Process in the Soviet Union

Political Process in China

Political Process in South Asia

Sub Group VI

Indian National Movement (Revised)

State Politics in India

Party System in India

Political Process in Maharashtra

 

Master of Arts in Politics Colleges/Universities

Suitability of Master of Arts in Politics Course

The course provides an excellent grounding for those seeking to launch careers in a range of related areas such as media, civil service, NGOs, trade unions and academia. It is also ideally suited to students wishing to develop the skills necessary to pursue a Ph.D in Politics.

How is Master of Arts in Politics Beneficial?

  • Beneficial to know about grounding in political analysis,  a critical insight into the real politics behind the headlines, a personalised programme of study that allows in-depth specialization, a broad range of modules.
  • Degree serves as a basis for further higher studies in this field such as Ph.D. and M.Phil

Master of Arts in Politics Job Types

  • Public Finance Accountant
  • Production Assistant
  • Chartered Accountant
  • Army Officer
  • Administrator
  • Property Negotiator
  • Researcher
  • Media Planner
  • Personnel Consultant
  • Journalist
  • PR Executive
  • Educational Assistant
  • Account Executive
  • Marketing Assistant
  • Headhunter
  • Communications Officer
  • Investment Analyst
  • Sales Executive
  • Housing Development Officer
  • TV Runner

Master of Arts in Politics Employment Areas

  • Civil Service
  • Health Services
  • Local Government
  • FE and HE Institutions
  • Industry – public utilities, transport, communications
  • Commerce – banking, law, accountancy
  • Political and charitable organisations
  • Media
  • Entertainment and leisure

Master of Arts in Politics Related Courses

  • M.Phill (Politics)
  • Ph.D.  (Politics)
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