Political Science Courses in India

Political science is a social science concerned with the theory and practice of politics, description and analysis of political systems and political behavior. It is often known as the study of politics. Another popular description of Political Science is - who gets what, when and how. Broadly speaking politics is the study of government of states and other political units.

A person specialisng in this field of study is known as Political Scientist. Political scientists usually influence the world in an indirect manner - by educating citizens and political leaders, by contributing to debates on political issues, and by encouraging different ways of looking at the world. The study of political science in depth is based on understanding the negative and positive aspect of Politics - political stability and revolution, repression and liberty, equality and inequality, war and peace and democracy and dictatorship. These aspects are further utilised in effective and efficient administration, which has been filtered of mistakes and blunders of the past.

Some of its specialized fields are -

1.   Political theory
2.   Public policy
3.   National politics
4.   International relations
5.   Comparative politics


Content

The study of this field includes all or few of these –

• Principles of Political Science
• Indian Political System
• Major Governments of the World
• International Relations

Objectives

1.   To develop a sophisticated conception of power

2.   To gain articulate reasoned, well-organized, and coherent explanations of political issues

3.   Development of a Service-Oriented, Socially Responsible Value and Ethical Framework

4.   Critical and Creative Thinking

Basic Requirement

Candidates who have cleared + 2 form a recognised board in any stream

Job Perspectives

The study of political science develops not only reasoning and analytical skills, but also oral and written communication skills. A bachelor's degree in political science can lead to exciting careers in federal, state and local governments, law, business, international organizations, nonprofit associations and organizations, campaign management and polling, journalism, precollegiate education, electoral politics, research and university and college teaching. Various skills of Political science majors are valued in a wide spectrum of potential career areas.

Some Employment Areas -

• Law Firms
• Marketing Research Firms
• Consulting Firms
• Law Enforcement Agencies
• Field Research Firms
• Political Office Holders
• Lobbying Firms
• Publishing Firms
• Political Organizations
• Businesses

Some Job Types -

• Policy Analyst
• Political Commentator
• Pollster
• Public Affairs Research Analyst
• Public Opinion Analyst
• Campaign Worker
• Political Correspondent
• Lawyer/Paralegal
• Lobbyist/Organizer
• Business Administrator