BA (Honours) Political Science

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Seats 56 (Including Supernumerary Seats)

Duration 3+1 Year

Eligibility

Candidates must appear in [CUET(UG)]
Applicants need to have passed class XII Examination with at least 50 % marks from CBSE/DBSE or any recognised board (Relaxation of 5 % marks for SC/ST/PwBD/Delhi OBC(NCL)/Defence/Kashmiri Migrant).

The School of Undergraduate Studies is committed to the pursuit of a liberal arts pedagogy with a progressive orientation. In addition, the new curricular framework released by the UGC encourages the overlap of theory and practice in higher education; along with the stress on skill-building and practical knowledge. The B.A Political Science Program at the university, through its unique combination of courses (both disciplinary and interdisciplinary) as well as skill-enhancement and research-based courses will fulfill these aims. Students will have multiple exit options with the possibility of re-joining the program after a gap. After one-year students may exit with a Certificate, after two years with a Diploma. However, the default options will be three or four years. The students of the programme can choose to complete three years leading to a BA (H) degree in Political Science or an academic degree with a research component in the fourth year leading to a B.A (Honours with Research) in Political Science.

The graduates will be well placed to work with a variety of employers and professional settings. They will also be well placed to continue in higher education in any of the disciplines of social sciences and humanities, especially politics, political economy, political philosophy, international relations, public policy, global studies and similar programmes.

Faculty involved in teaching the programme.

Prof. Tanuja Singh

Graduate Attribute	B.A Honours with Research in Political Science
Disciplinary knowledge	To develop core disciplinary expertise in political theory, contemporary politics and thought, international affairs, as well as interdisciplinary perspectives to be able to critically analyse rapidly changing political and social realities.
Communication Skills	Ability to express thoughts and ideas effectively and confidently in writing and orally; demonstrate the ability to listen carefully, read and write analytically, and present complex information in a clear and concise manner to different groups.
Critical thinking	Knowledge of paradigms, ability to recognise patterns and categorise ideas
Problem solving	Developing competence to move beyond confines of conventional curriculum, to identify interconnections between various aspects of problem solving
Analytical reasoning	To deduce inferences from raw data, make sense of trends, evaluate claims on the basis of logical reasoning
Research-related skills	Various methods of data collection, being aware of and developing skills to engage and evaluate ongoing debates
Scientific reasoning	Awareness of different types of information, techniques of data collation and analysis
Reflective thinking	Appreciation of diversity and one's positionality, develop critical sensibility to lived experiences, with self-awareness and reflexivity of both self and society in a globalised world.
Information/digital literacy	Capabilities to comprehend the possibilities and limitations of a variety of ICT and information sources, and to promote prudent and context appropriate use
Self-directed learning	Program is designed to promote independent thinking, goal setting, meeting timelines, managing resources judiciously, effective decision-making
Multicultural competence	Exposure to different cultures and multicultural spaces through the latest research in international politics and culture
Moral and ethical awareness/reasoning	Inculcating ethical learning practices and promoting academic integrity. Developing a humanistic perspective for emphathetic learning and encouraging collegiality
Leadership readiness / qualities	Developing capabilities to take initiatives, responsibilities, to contribute and take along the group and be a proactive learner
Lifelong learning	Willingness to learn and unlearn, flexibility and adaptability to work in different situations, gaining generic skills and acquiring multiple perspectives

This is a four-year programme with the option of multiple exits after one year( Certificate), two years ( Diploma), three years (UG Degree), and four years ( UG Degree with Honours/Research, subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria for Research Degree).

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