BA / B.Sc. - Dual Specialization - Political Science (3+1 years)

The BA/B.Sc. programme in Political Science provides students with a conceptual and empirical grounding in Political Science and Public Policy while allowing them to explore synergies with allied disciplines such as history, economics, and sociology. The Political Science programme engages with case studies and field-based research to promote a deeper understanding of our surroundings. This transdisciplinary program teaches students to understand the complementarities and interconnections between allied social science disciplines and sub-fields of Political Science such as contemporary Indian politics, comparative politics, political economy, climate, and international relations. The complexities of real-world challenges and the interconnectedness of socio-political and economic issues necessitate an interdisciplinary approach. In this light, our internationally recognised faculty deploys contemporary methodologies to prepare students to think critically about the causalities and processes and understand real-world problems to provide solutions. BA/B.Sc. in Political Science comprehensive programme prepares students for higher studies and jobs in the industry.
This is a four-year programme with a total of 54 credits for the core courses. With this scheme, students can choose a second major from the allied discipline (such as history, economics or sociology) providing students with a choice of a well-rounded and wholesome curriculum. Students can also choose from a wide array of elective courses available within the program and the school.