Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

  • ID: BPS2023
  • 6 Semesters (3 yrs)
  • Min Qualification : +2 or equivalent
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The BA Political Science program is designed to produce graduates well-versed in applying political concepts to real-world socio-political issues. The program is organized on a semester basis, consisting of 6 semesters over 3 years. Learners need to complete all required courses for a total of 132 credits. They must complete seven Discipline Core (DC) courses, three Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) courses from two given options, four Ancillary Courses(AN), two core courses in English and Modern Indian Langauges (MIL), two Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AEC), two Skill Enhancement Courses (SE), one Skill Enhancement Compulsory Course (SC), two Generic Elective (GE) courses from the pool defined by disciplines other than their major subjects, and one Dissertation/Project course to fulfil the program requirements.
Learners of the Undergraduate Programme in Political Science will possess a deep understanding of political structures and processes. They will be able to critically evaluate political theories, conduct independent research, and apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations. Learners will be proficient in articulating informed perspectives on domestic and international political issues, demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills. They will be equipped for careers in public service, law, academia, journalism, and international organizations, contributing to informed and effective governance and civic engagement.

Semester

Course type

Name of the course

Credit

S1

Discipline Core

Fundamentals of Political Science

6

Ancillary Course

Social Formation in World History

6

Language Core Course

Reading & Writing English

6

Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AC-1)

Environmental Studies

4

S2

Discipline Core

Basic Concepts in Political Science

6

Ancillary Course

General Economics

6

Modern Indian Languages

Functional Arabic

6

हिंदी गद्य साहित्य और संरचना Hindi Gadya Sahitya Aur Samrachana

6

മലയാളസാഹിത്യം: കവിത്-കഥ-ഉപന്യാസം-നന്ാവൽ Malayalasahithyam: Kavita- Kadha- Upanyasam-Novel

6

गद्यिं नाटकिं च Gadyam Natakam Cha

6

Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AC-2)

Communication in Arabic

4

English for Communication

4

रोज़मर्रा हिंदी Rozmara Hindi

4

പ്രായോഗികമലയാളം Prayogikamalayalam

4

व्याव ाररकसिंस्कृतम् Vyavaharikasamskarutham

4

 

S3

Discipline Core

Comparative Politics

6

Ancillary Course

Social Formation in India

6

Language Core Course

Literature and the Contemporary World

6

Skill Enhancement Compulsory Course (SC) B21HL01SC Humanism and Logic

2

Skill Enhancement Course (SE -1)

Environmental Politics

2

S4

Discipline Core

Indian Government and Politics

6

Discipline-Specific Elective Course B23PS01DE India and the World Human Rights in India

India and the World

6

(Learners can choose any one)

Human Rights in India

6

Ancillary Course

History of Economic Doctrines

6

Modern Indian Languages (MIL -2)

Literature in Arabic

6

हिंदी पद्य साहित्य और अनुवाद Hindi Padya Sahitya Aur Anuvaad

6

മലയാളസാഹിത്യ മാതൃകകൾ : ആത്മകഥ,ജീവചരിത്രം,യാത്രാവിവരണം, അനുഭവ സാഹിത്യം
Malayalasahithya Mathrukakal: Aathmakadha, Jeevacharitram, Yathravivarana, Anubhavasahithyam

6

गद्यकाव्यं महाकाव्यं च Gadyakavyam Mahakavyam Cha

6

S5

Discipline Core

Introduction to Political Thought

6

Discipline-Specific Elective Courses

Gender and International Relations

6

Introduction to Public Policy

6

Understanding Gandhi and Ambedkar

6

Understanding Globalisation

6

Generic Electives I (GE-1)

Modern Standard Arabic

2

Appreciating Literature

2

व्यावहारिक हिन्दी Vyavaharik Hindi

2

ആധുന്ിക മലയാളസാഹിത്യ ചരിത്രം Aadhunika Malayalasahithyacharithram

2

सिंस्कृतसोपानम् Samskruthasopanam

2

Skill Enhancement Course (SE -2)

E-Governance in India

4

S6

Discipline Core

Introduction to Public Administration

6

Discipline Core

Introduction to International Relations

6

Generic Electives II (GE-2)

Introduction to the Philosophy of Sreenarayana Guru

2

Economics for Everyday Life

2

Introduction to Sociology

2

Modernisation of Kerala

2

Computer Systems and Internet Technologies

2

Entrepreneurship and Startups

2

Banking

2

Essentials of Psychology

2

Dissertation / Project Courses (DP)

Dissertation / Project

6

Fee Components

Fee Amount

Fees for first semester (S1)

Admission fee

350

Affiliation fee

350

Matriculation fee

120

Eligibility fee

250

Identity Card Fee

100

Arts & Sports Activities Fees

200

Student Welfare Fund

300

Tuition fee

 

1.       Self-Learning Material & Virtual Learning Facility Fee

1900

2.     Assignment fee

160

3.     Counselling Fee

800

TOTAL

4,530

Fees for subsequent semesters (S2 to S6)

Tuition fee

 

Self-Learning Material & Virtual Learning Facility Fee

1900

b) Assignment fee

160

c) Counselling Fee

800

TOTAL

2,860