Bachelor of Arts (Political Science Honours)

Bangalore Bannerghatta Road Campus
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Course Details
International Category
Eligibility
Fee Structure
Selection PRocess
Syllabus(Academic Year-2023)

Programme Demand
Features
Outcome
Placement Potential

The Political Science (Honours) programme has a great demand in many prestigious colleges all over India, and most of the seats were filled on the very first day of admissions. The reason for such a surge in popularity of Political Science as a discipline comes from the fact that the study of Political Science opens varied job opportunities for students, which includes academics, civil services, political journalism, research, policy analysts, social policy entrepreneurs, election strategists, electioneering for political parties. The discipline of Political Science helps in understanding and preserving democratic values and institutions. The subject offers numerous opportunities for a prospective career and this has led Political Science (H) becoming the most sought-after subjects in leading Universities.

B.A. Honours Program in Political Science at Bangalore Bannerghatta Road Campus, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) equips the students to understand affairs of state in three ways: first, by excelling in advanced theoretical and application-oriented curriculum; second, by experiencing political, administrative and policy field through internships; and third, by harnessing the practical world of domestic and international politics to develop original thought while doing dissertation research projects.

Skills to be imparted are critical and analytical skills, research skills, public speaking, crisis management and decision making.

Integral features
•   Social relevance,
•   Inclusivity,
•   Intellectual rigour,
•   Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary,
•   Contemporaneity and
•   Employability.

Unique Features
Civil Services Training, Field trips, guest faculty interactions, industry-oriented training, risk management and geopolitical security analysis, quantitative and qualitative research, interaction with policy makers, diplomats, think tanks, and subject experts.

Programme Outcome
The Political Science Honours programme is a three-year programme, having Economics and Media Studies as allied subjects, which will facilitate the students to expand their perspectives towards socio-economic and political phenomenon, at national as well as international level. Students will be exposed to critical intellectual thinking from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Programme specific learning outcomes
BA Political Science Honours students will be able:

To demonstrate skills in critical and analytical thinking towards political systems.
To strengthen conceptual and ideological arguments, connect them to political phenomenon by logically justifying through appropriate evidence.
To appreciate applied politics with a problem solving approach in dealing with domestic and global politics.
To demonstrate substantive knowledge of institutions, processes and values that shape politics within and among states.
To design and write a research project that is organized coherently, logically employing relevant evidence and case studies.

Placement Potential
Undergraduate degrees in Political Science (Honours) programme prepare graduates for entry-level careers, but many occupations in this field call for graduate study. There is a growing demand to apply for Civil Services at All India level or at State Public Services. Further, the fields are getting widened due to the unconventional and practical approaches being adopted by MNCs, research organizations, other promising fields are; NGOs, Social works, Media industry, Public Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate governance etc. Students will participate in internships and summer training to get hands-on experience.

Jobs related to this Undergraduate degree:

Academics
Foreign Service
Civil Service
Media Professionals
Human rights advocate
Government Official
Politician
Political Analyst/ Psephologist
Humanitarian Worker
Consultants to International Organizations/INGOs
International trade consultant
Policy analyst
Policy managers
Risk analyst
Business consultant
Law
Analysts in Public Sector Undertakings

Program Structure – BA Political Science Honours

Programme Outcome

The Political Science Honours programme is a four-year programme, having Economics and Media Studies as allied subjects, which will facilitate the students to expand their perspectives towards socio-economic and political phenomenon, at national as well as international level. Students will be exposed to critical intellectual thinking from an interdisciplinary perspective.

By the end of the programme students should be able to:

PO1: Demonstrate a holistic understanding through interdisciplinary inquiry.

PO2: Demonstrate academic expertise in the discipline’s theoretical and applied domain through problem-solving mechanisms.

PO3: Exhibit critical thinking skills by continuous evaluation of empirical political phenomena.

PO4: Engage political communication and social skills to operate in multi-cultural spaces

PO5: Demonstrate political awareness to understand socio-economic complexities

PO6: Develop sensitivity toward socio-political diversity

PO7: Apply cosmopolitan skills through diversified academic approaches.

PO8: Demonstrate research skills through constant engagement in field-based studies.

Courses and Credits

SEMESTER I
Course Code			Course Title		CC/GE/DSE/AECC/SEC	Credits
BPOH131			Introduction to Political Theory		CC	5
BPOH132			Constitutional Theory and Practice in India		CC	5
BPOH161			Introduction to Political Economy		GE	4
			English Communication/MIL		AECC	3
			Common Core		GE	3
Total Credits						20
SEMESTER II
BPOH231	Indian Government and Politics				CC	5
BPOH232	Political Ideologies				CC	5
BPOH261	International Political Economy				GE	4
	Environmental Studies				AECC	2
	English Communication/MIL				AECC	3
	Common Core				GE	3
Total Credits						22
Exit I – Certificate (Sem I & II) Total Credits in Year I						42
SEMESTER III
BPOH331	Western Political Thought-I				CC	5
BPOH332	Public Administration-I				CC	5
BPOH333	Comparative Political Systems				CC	5
BPOH361	Political Journalism/Media Studies				GE	4
BPOH311	Political Communication				SEC 2 Theory + 2 Practical	4
BPOH381	Internship*				SEC	2
*Internship at local level political institutions like police station, municipality etc.
Total Credits						25
SEMESTER IV
BPOH431	Western Political Thought-II				CC	5
BPOH432	Public Administration-II				CC	5
BPOH433	Introduction to Public Policy				CC	5
BPOH461	Social Media/Media Studies				GE	4
BPOH411	Basic Statistics and Data Analytics				SEC 2 Theory + 2 Practical	4
Total Credits						23
Total Credits in Year II						48
Exit II – Diploma (Sem I to IV)						90
SEMESTER V
Course Code			Course Title		CC/DSE/SEC	Credits
BPOH531			International Relations-I		CC	5
BPOH532			Indian Political Thought-I		CC	5
BPOH533			Introduction to Research Methodology		CC	5
BPOH541A			Multiculturalism and Minorities in India		DSE	4
BPOH541B			Geopolitics and Risk Analysis		DSE
BPOH542A			Politics of Human Rights		DSE	4
BPOH542B			Social Movements		DSE
BPOH581			Internship		SEC	2
*Internship at state level/national level political institutions and research based organisations
Total Credits						25
SEMESTER VI
BPOH631		International Relations-II			CC	5
BPOH632		Indian Political Thought-II			CC	5
BPOH633		Indian Foreign Policy			CC	5
BPOH641A		Politics of Democracy			DSE	4
BPOH641B		Federalism in India : Theory and Politics			DSE
BPOH642A		Neoliberalism and Indian State			DSE	4
BPOH642B		Ambedkar and Nation Building in India			DSE
Total Credits						23
Total Credits in Year III						48
Exit III – Bachelor (Sem I to VI)						138
SEMESTER VII
BPOH731				Quantitative Research Methodology	CC	5
BPOH732				Qualitative Research Methodology	CC	5
BPOH741A				Land, Culture and Tribes in India	DSE	4
BPOH741B				Politics of Gender	DSE
BPOH742A				Politics and Technology	DSE	4
BPOH742B				Environmental Politics in India	DSE
Total Credits						18
SEMESTER VIII
BPOH831				Policy Advocacy	CC	5
BPOH832				Elections in India	CC	5
BPOH841A				Conflict and Security Studies	DSE	4
BPOH841B				International Organizations	DSE
BPOH881				Dissertation?	DSE	4
Total Credits						18
?Dissertation is a Compulsory DSE
Total Credits in Year IV						36
Total Credits at the end of the Programme Bachelor with Honours (Sem I to VIII)						174

Additional Courses

Swayam Portal	https://swayam.gov.in/explorer?searchText=Political%20Science	2 Credits /12 weeks
VAC/Value Added Course	Seminar and workshop, Films, Politics and Society Diplomacy Community Participation	Non-Credit
Open Elective	Students will choose a course from the list of open electives being offered by all departments.	2 credits
The courses listed above have to be completed by the student within Semesters I-IV

Programme Demand
Features
Outcome
Placement Potential

Skills to be imparted are critical and analytical skills, research skills, public speaking, crisis management and decision making.

Integral features
•   Social relevance,
•   Inclusivity,
•   Intellectual rigour,
•   Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary,
•   Contemporaneity and
•   Employability.

Programme specific learning outcomes
BA Political Science Honours students will be able:

To demonstrate skills in critical and analytical thinking towards political systems.
To strengthen conceptual and ideological arguments, connect them to political phenomenon by logically justifying through appropriate evidence.
To appreciate applied politics with a problem solving approach in dealing with domestic and global politics.
To demonstrate substantive knowledge of institutions, processes and values that shape politics within and among states.
To design and write a research project that is organized coherently, logically employing relevant evidence and case studies.

Jobs related to this Undergraduate degree:

Academics
Foreign Service
Civil Service
Media Professionals
Human rights advocate
Government Official
Politician
Political Analyst/ Psephologist
Humanitarian Worker
Consultants to International Organizations/INGOs
International trade consultant
Policy analyst
Policy managers
Risk analyst
Business consultant
Law
Analysts in Public Sector Undertakings

Candidates falling under any of the below mentioned categories must apply under the International Student Category:

Foreign citizens,
PIO card holders and
OCI (Dual Citizens)

International students coming from Non-English speaking countries should:

produce evidence of passing the qualifying examination in English medium or
have IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5 or TOEFL (paper) 550, TOEFL (computer) of 213 or TOEFL (IBT) of 79 scores

Candidates without the above pre-qualifications will have to enroll either for

Intensive Certificate course in English Language (Full Time) conducted from March to May each year or
One Semester Certificate course in English Language (Part Time) conducted after regular class hours from June to December.

Note: The International Student category fee structure is binding for the full duration of the programme and cannot be transferred /changed in between.

Candidates from the above listed categories having pursued Indian Educational qualification and who may have applied under the Indian States Category will have to pay the International Student Category Fee. The decision of the Admission committee is final.

Candidates seeking admission through International Student category (Foreign Nationals/PIO/OCI) will have a separate application process, with the following options to apply for any programme at Christ University.

Online Application form

Email ID for any clarifications: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

Programme Demand
Features
Outcome
Placement Potential

Skills to be imparted are critical and analytical skills, research skills, public speaking, crisis management and decision making.

Integral features
•   Social relevance,
•   Inclusivity,
•   Intellectual rigour,
•   Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary,
•   Contemporaneity and
•   Employability.

Programme specific learning outcomes
BA Political Science Honours students will be able:

To demonstrate skills in critical and analytical thinking towards political systems.
To strengthen conceptual and ideological arguments, connect them to political phenomenon by logically justifying through appropriate evidence.
To appreciate applied politics with a problem solving approach in dealing with domestic and global politics.
To demonstrate substantive knowledge of institutions, processes and values that shape politics within and among states.
To design and write a research project that is organized coherently, logically employing relevant evidence and case studies.

Jobs related to this Undergraduate degree:

Academics
Foreign Service
Civil Service
Media Professionals
Human rights advocate
Government Official
Politician
Political Analyst/ Psephologist
Humanitarian Worker
Consultants to International Organizations/INGOs
International trade consultant
Policy analyst
Policy managers
Risk analyst
Business consultant
Law
Analysts in Public Sector Undertakings

Eligibility for the programme is a pass at the +2 level (Karnataka PUC / ISC / CBSE / NIOS / State Boards) in any stream (Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce & Management, Sciences) from any recognised Board in India.
Candidates writing the +2 examinations in March-May 2022 may apply with their class X and XI marks.

Students pursuing International curriculum must note that eligibility is according to AIU stipulations:

Applicants pursuing IB curriculum must have 3 HL and 3 SL with 24 credits.
Applicants pursuing GCE / Edexcel must have a minimum of 3 A levels and a grade not less than C.

Programme Demand
Features
Outcome
Placement Potential

Skills to be imparted are critical and analytical skills, research skills, public speaking, crisis management and decision making.

Integral features
•   Social relevance,
•   Inclusivity,
•   Intellectual rigour,
•   Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary,
•   Contemporaneity and
•   Employability.

Programme specific learning outcomes
BA Political Science Honours students will be able:

To demonstrate skills in critical and analytical thinking towards political systems.
To strengthen conceptual and ideological arguments, connect them to political phenomenon by logically justifying through appropriate evidence.
To appreciate applied politics with a problem solving approach in dealing with domestic and global politics.
To demonstrate substantive knowledge of institutions, processes and values that shape politics within and among states.
To design and write a research project that is organized coherently, logically employing relevant evidence and case studies.

Jobs related to this Undergraduate degree:

Academics
Foreign Service
Civil Service
Media Professionals
Human rights advocate
Government Official
Politician
Political Analyst/ Psephologist
Humanitarian Worker
Consultants to International Organizations/INGOs
International trade consultant
Policy analyst
Policy managers
Risk analyst
Business consultant
Law
Analysts in Public Sector Undertakings

1. Admission Registration fee of INR 5000/ (Non-Refundable)

2. Programme fee as per the below table

Year	# Karnataka	Other Indian States	NRI	SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN	Other Foreign Nationals	Time of Payment
1	90,000 INR	110,000 INR	171,000 INR	2,500 USD	3,000 USD	Within seven days of declaration of the Selection Process Result
2	90,000 INR	110,000 INR	171,000 INR	2,500 USD	3,000 USD	On or before March 15, 2023
3	90,000 INR	110,000 INR	171,000 INR	2,500 USD	3,000 USD	On or before March 15, 2024
# The fee for Karnataka domicile students, as indicated in the table, is the actual fee payable and excludes the scholarship amount. It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for three years, there may be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs. 1. NRI fee is applicable for the first year for candidates who have studied foreign syllabus (has to be approved by UGC / AIU) in the qualifying examination of study in India. (The above condition is not applicable to NRI and candidates applied under NRI Category). 2. NRI fee is applicable for the full duration of the Programme for candidates who; 2.1. Have pursued and completed their last qualifying exam from outside India. 2.2. Are NRI and candidates who have applied under the NRI category. 3. To claim the Indian / Karnataka category fee, the candidates should have studied last 7 years in India / Karnataka. (Not applicable for OCI, PIO and Foreign Nationals). 4. Admission registration fee of INR 5000/- is non-refundable in the event of cancellation of admission. This fee will be apart from cancellation charges if applicable. 5. All Candidates If “Selected” after appearing for the final selection process, the fee may be paid through the following option: Payment can be made through Net banking / NEFT / RTGS Payment / Transfer of fees does not guarantee admission. For the Application form, click the below link: Online Application Form

Programme Demand
Features
Outcome
Placement Potential

Skills to be imparted are critical and analytical skills, research skills, public speaking, crisis management and decision making.

Integral features
•   Social relevance,
•   Inclusivity,
•   Intellectual rigour,
•   Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary,
•   Contemporaneity and
•   Employability.

Programme specific learning outcomes
BA Political Science Honours students will be able:

To demonstrate skills in critical and analytical thinking towards political systems.
To strengthen conceptual and ideological arguments, connect them to political phenomenon by logically justifying through appropriate evidence.
To appreciate applied politics with a problem solving approach in dealing with domestic and global politics.
To demonstrate substantive knowledge of institutions, processes and values that shape politics within and among states.
To design and write a research project that is organized coherently, logically employing relevant evidence and case studies.

Jobs related to this Undergraduate degree:

Academics
Foreign Service
Civil Service
Media Professionals
Human rights advocate
Government Official
Politician
Political Analyst/ Psephologist
Humanitarian Worker
Consultants to International Organizations/INGOs
International trade consultant
Policy analyst
Policy managers
Risk analyst
Business consultant
Law
Analysts in Public Sector Undertakings

Process	Particulars	Date	Mode
Entrance Test (ET)	CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Entrance Test Refer Entrance Test Details page for more information	As per E Admit Card	Online
Micro Presentation (MP) & Personal Interview (PI)	MP – Candidate should be able to talk for 90seconds on a topic given by the panel. Duration: 10 minutes	As per E Admit Card	Online
Academic Performance	Scanned copies of the class 10, class 11/12 marks card should be uploaded while filling the application. * If class 12 marks are not available at the time of applying, then marks of any test conducted during class 11 can be uploaded. The office of admissions will verify the scorecards. *Applications with no scorecards or not clear scanned copies will be rejected and termed as Not Eligible
E-Admit card will be generated as per the important dates mentioned in the website

Important Instructions

Read all Important Links (Eligibility, Documents requirements etc) thoroughly.
The date and time for the selection process are auto-generated by the system. Therefore, any request for changes will not be entertained.
A Google calendar invite will be sent to your registered email id, ONE day before the MP/PI selection process.
Candidates failing to appear for the selection process at the stipulated date and time will be considered as “Not Selected”.
Candidates must show the original Government recognized photo identity card (Aadhar card/Passport/Voter ID/Recent College ID card) for attending the online selection process. Failing which the application will be considered as “Not Selected”.
All original Class 10, Class 12, Degree Marks Card (Students pursuing their final year must have the statement of marks up to the previous semester/year) should be available for verification during the personal interview round.
It is recommended to login atleast 15mts before the scheduled time to avoid any last-minute technical glitches.
Impersonation or any suspicious behaviour (prompting by a third person or accessing notes/gadgets) will be treated as malpractice and the application will be termed as “Not Selected”.
The responsibility of satisfying the eligibility criteria for admission rests with the student/candidate. The issue of the E-Admit Card for the selection process does not imply that the eligibility criteria are satisfied.

CHRIST UNIVERSITY

(Deemed to be University)

Dharmaram College Post, Hosur Road, Bengaluru - 560029,
Karnataka, India

Tel: +91 804012 9100 / 9600

Fax: 40129000

Email: mail@christuniversity.in

Web: http://www. christuniversity.in

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Mission

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