Courses
Master of Arts - Political Science
Eligibility : Any Bachelor Degree
Description
The course MA Political Science is a postgraduate academic program that delves deep into the study of politics and government systems. Andhra University offers a three-year postgraduate program in M.A Political Science online. The course is designed to provide advanced knowledge and critical understanding of political processes, institutions, and theories, the course aims to equip students with the analytical and research skills necessary to comprehend and evaluate complex political phenomena.
Graduates of the MA Political Science program can pursue diverse career paths, including roles in government, international organizations, think tanks, advocacy groups, research institutions, academia, and public administration.
Objectives
- To establish a broad and coherent body of knowledge with depth in the underlying principle and concepts.
- To integrate knowledge of the diversity of cultures and peoples.
- To apply critical thinking, independent judgment, intercultural sensitivity, and regional, national, and global perspectives to identify and solve problems in the discipline of Political Science.
- To demonstrate the capacity for reflection, planning, ethical decision-making, and interdisciplinary teamwork in diverse contexts of community engagement.
- To prepare students for a career in the government sector.
Program Structure
Indian Political System - I
Theory of International Relations - I
Indian Political Thought
Foreign Policy of India - I
Western Political Thought-I
Western Political Thought-I
State Government & Politics in AP – I
Readings in Indian Administration
Indian Political System - II
Theory of International Relations - II
Research Methods - I
Social Welfare Policy in India
Public Policy Analysis
Foreign Policy of India - II
Research Methods - II
State Government & Politics in AP – II
Documents required for the Enrollment form
- SSC/X Certificate.
- +2/Intermediate/2 years ITI/3 years Diploma certificates (For B.Sc. Admissions, ITI and Diploma are not eligible).
- For PG: Lower Degree Provisional/Convocation certificate from a UGC recognized University.
- Identity Proof: AADHAR For Foreign students: PASSPORT.
- Social Status (Reservation Category), if applicable.
- NCC/NSS/SPORTS participation certificate, if participated.
- Special Category: AIRFORCE / ARMY / MILITARY / NAVY / DIVYANG.
- Date of Birth proof (If mentioned DoB in SSC same can be uploaded, otherwise only Govt. issued DoB certificate is to be uploaded. Notarized certificates will not be considered).
- Photo – Should be good as it will get printed on examination OMR sheets and also final certificates, Passport photo with Blue or white background.
- Signature – Student own signature is to be uploaded as it will be used at the time of Examinations & Assignments.
- ABC ID Card Proof Compulsory.
- Learner Name: Same as in SSC/X (Type as it is in the certificate with surname order also).
- Father/Guardian Name: Same as in SSC/X (Type as it is in the certificate with surname order also).
- Date of Birth: Same as in SSC/X or Govt. issued DoB proof certificate.
- Mobile Number & Mail ID: Type Personal Mobile number and mail ID as they are going to be used to access Learner Portal.
- Students who joined in Apprenticeship program were not allowed to migrate into normal program at any time during the course of study.
- All original copies to be uploaded. No Xerox Copies allowed as document proof.
Total Program Fee - Rs 19700
Registartion fee
- First Year - Rs 1,000
- Second Year- Nil
Exam Fee
- First Year - Rs 2,000
- Second Year- Rs 2,000
Tuition Fee
- First Year - Rs 7,350
- Second Year- Rs 7,350
Total Fee
- First Year - Rs 10,500
- Second Year- Rs. 9,500






