Gujarat University - GU Courses

M.A. (Political Science)

Course Detail

Semester - I

1. Indian Political System
2. International Relations theory
3. Western Political Theory
4. Theoretical aspects of Comparative politics
5. State politics in India
6. Elements and approaches of Foreign policy

Semester - II

1. Politics and Society in India
2. Post Cold War World Order Studies
3. India's Foreign Policy
4. Concepts and Processes in Comparative Politics
5. Political parties in India
6. Elective A Group
   • Major Issues in International Politics
7. Elective B Group
   • Ideology & Politics

Semester – III

1. Theories in Public administration
2. Politics in Gujarat
3. Foreign Policy of Major Powers
4. Political Sociology
5. Seminar Course
6. Elective A Group
   • International and Regional Organizations
7. Elective B Group
   • Party System in India

Semester – IV

1. Public Administration and Issues of Governance
2. India’s relations with Neighbouring states
3. Politics of Economic development in India
4. Elective A Group
   • Research methodology in Social Sciences
5. Elective B Group
   • Enlightenment & Modernity
6. Project