M.A. in Political Science
Master
In Chandigarh
₹ 11,000
+ VAT
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Chandigarh
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Duration
2 Years
Facilities
Location
Start date
Chandigarh
(Punjab)
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Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014
Start date
On request
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Course programme
The Masters programme in Political Science is a two year full-time
programme done over four semesters. The course consists of twelve
compulsory and four optional papers. The compulsory papers attempt to
cover the core areas of the discipline, while the optional papers have
been designed on the basis of the current strength and specialisation of
the faculty. The course is principally done through the lecture method
but it is supplemented with other methods like presentations. Optional
papers are only available in the third and fourth semesters. As the
number of students are smaller in these courses, seminars are also held.
Here students are expected to do some amount of independent research
work, usually but not always limited to secondary sources. Students
would develop skills of writing, information gathering and use of
library skills besides verbal presentation skills. These courses are
meant to prepare students for a move to a higher research degree. The
course is based on a continuous and comprehensive evaluation scheme. All
papers have both an internal and external component for evaluation and
assessment. The external component is an end-semester examination. The
internal assessment has different requirements. These include a term
paper, mid-semester test and a snap test. Students are also expected to
participate actively in class discussions and other activities and are
also evaluated for the same. According to university rules, a minimum of
75% attendance is required for appearing at the end-semester
examination. The first and third semesters usually begin in the month of
July and end in December, while the second and fourth semesters begin in
December and end in April. The department does not admit students
between semesters. The approved current intake capacity is 60. The
current fee for the programme is Rs. 5, 500 plus exam fee.
M.A. in Political Science
₹ 11,000
+ VAT