BA (Hons) Political Science

Bachelor of Arts Honors in Political Science

BA (Hons) Political Science or Bachelor of Arts Honors in Political Science is an Under-Graduate Political Science course. Political Science is a social science concerned with the study of the state, government, and politics; it deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics and the analysis of political systems and political behavior. 

The Bachelor of Arts Honors in Political Science is generally a three academic year degree course and it may be provided on a part-time basis by certain institutes. The curriculum of the Honors course in Political Science is divided into six semesters. The scope of the Bachelor of Arts Honors course in Political Science is widespread in India as they can go into various political fields and their related areas.

BA (Hons) Political Science Eligibility

• Aspiring candidates should have completed their 10+2 examination or its equivalent exam in the Arts stream from a recognized Board.
• The marks of admission for the course may vary from college to college and from place to place.

BA (Hons) Political Science Syllabus

Syllabus of Honors in Political Science Course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

BA (Hons) Political Science Colleges

• Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh
• Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
• Shillong College, Shillong
• Punjabi University, Patiala

BA (Hons) Political Science Course Suitability

• Students who are interested and good at Political Science are most suitable for this course.
• Those who are desirous to go for teaching fields at higher degree level (college and university level) both in private and government institutions also are a good match for it.
• If you can research, source, and examine information thoroughly, critically analyze evidence, and construct coherent arguments in order to present your own strong and cohesive point of view then you are a good suit for it.

How is the BA (Hons) Political Science Course Beneficial?

• They have many areas for a career such as local and national government, councils, charities, accountancy and banking organizations, law firms, and retail and media companies. Further recruiters include the United Nations (UN), the European Commission, lobbying, campaigning, voluntary organizations, and the public sector.
• One can go for higher degree programs in respective subjects, e.g., a Master’s degree, etc., and can join and be employed in many educational institutions.
• Another area of benefit is government and public administration which includes the Civil Service (central government) and local and regional government (the public sector).
• Charity and development work is also a job-providing field that includes information on voluntary work and careers with charities, international aid, and development organizations.

BA (Hons) Political Science Employment Areas

• Consulting Firms
• Colleges and Universities
• Diplomacy
• Intelligence Wings
• Law Firms
• Public Policy Organisations
• Politics / Public Relations Departments
• TV Channels
• UPSC

BA (Hons) Political Science Job Types

• Advocate
• Budget Analyst
• Career Counsellor
• Campaign Organiser
• Corporate Public Affairs Advisor
• Legislative Analyst
• IAS, IPS & PCS Officers
• Political Commentator
• Research Analyst
• Teacher & Professor

Advanced Courses in BA (Hons) Political Science

• MA Political Science
• Ph.D. (Political Science)