Mangalore University Courses

M.A. (Political Science)

Duration :

Two years – (4 Semesters)

Eligibility :

The candidates who have passed the three year B.A. degree examination of this University with corresponding major/ optional subject at the degree level, or an examination of any other University considered equivalent thereto are eligible for admission provided they have secured a minimum of 45% marks in the cognate subject or in Group II wherever cognate subject is not insisted upon. However, in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST the minimum shall be 40%. 
b) Candidates who have passed B.A.Ed. degree examination, (Regional College Scheme) of any University are eligible for admission to M.A. degree programme in the respective subject provided they have obtained not less than 45% marks in the concerned subject.

Course Detail

Semester – I

1. Political Thought and Institutions in Early India                                                                          
2. Western Political Philosophy                                   
3. Political Sociology    in India                                   
4. International Relations : Theories and Structures                  
5. Political Ideas and Ideologies in Modern India

Semester – II

1. Concepts in Political Theory                                                
2. Identity Politics with Special Reference to India                   
3. Contemporary Political Theory: Perspectives           
4. International Relations: Trends & Issues                              
5. Central Concerns and Issues of Indian Politics

Semester – III

1. Development Administration in India                        
2. Comparative Politics                                               
3. European Union: Institutions, Policies and Politics    
4. Dynamics of the U.S. Foreign Policy                       
5. Social Research: Perspectives and Methodology                 
6. State Politics in India

Semester – IV

1. Research Methodology and Quantitative Techniques
2. Panchayat Raj in India                                                        
3. Regional Cooperation in South Asia                         
4. India’s Foreign Policy                                                         
5. Contemporary Political Philosophy in India: issues and Concerns                               
6. M.A. Dissertation in lieu of Two Papers                               

 (The students are advised to select the topic of their  choice at the end of the  2nd Semester)