The online Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Political Science programme of Mahatma Gandhi University(MGU) is designed to provide a rigorous and comprehensive education equivalent to traditional, on-campus BA Political Science programmes. It aims to develop students’ analytical and critical thinking skills in the fields of politics, governance, international relations, and public policy. The specialised curriculum offers in-depth study of political theories, comparative politics, political institutions, and contemporary political issues, preparing students for leadership roles, research, and careers in public administration, diplomacy, and social advocacy.
The Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Political Science is a prestigious four-year undergraduate program designed for students aspiring to excel in the fields of politics, governance, and public policy. It offers a specialised curriculum that delves deeper into subjects such as Political Theory, Comparative Politics, and International Relations, preparing students for leadership roles, research, and careers in public administration and social advocacy.
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Candidates are required to have passed the Plus Two or equivalent examination or an examination recognised by the University as equivalent thereto.
Rs. 10,000/-
Rs. 80,000/-
The MGU-UGP consists of the following categories of courses and the minimum credit requirements for pathway option-one shall be as follows:
| Sl. No. | Categorisation of Courses for all Programmes | Minimum No. of Credit Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-year UG | 4-year UG | ||
| 1 | Major | 68 | 68 |
| 2 | Minor | 24 | 24+12* |
| 3 | Multi-Disciplinary Courses (MDC) | 09 | 09 |
| 4 | Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) | 09 | 09 |
| 5 | Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC) | 12 | 12 |
| 6 | Value Addition Courses (VAC) | 09 | 09 |
| 7 | Summer Internship, field-based learning etc. | 02 | 02 |
| 8 | Research Project/Dissertation | 12/8** | |
| Total Credits | 133 | 177 | |
*The students can acquire advanced/capstone level courses with 12 credits from their DSC/DSE/ Minor courses depending on their pathway choice.
The Minor courses can be of level 300 or above.
**The students perusing the 4-year honours with research have to complete a project with 12 credits and for the 4-year honours degree students have to complete a project with 8 credits and DSC/DSE capstone/ advanced level course in the 8th semester
The candidate can apply for the programme online (link to “Apply Now’’ or “Application process workflow”). Go through the above said Workflow to avoid making errors in your application. Once the admission is confirmed, Mahatma Gandhi University will intimate the candidate via email and/or SMS.
Yes, International Students as well as Indian students with foreign qualifying degrees can apply. Admission of such students will be confirmed only after the verification of their qualifying certificates.
Students can post their academic queries and doubts in public forums or as private messages on the LMS, and they shall be addressed by the course coordinators. They may also interact with course coordinators during the live classes.