Government Degree College

Dehra, Tehsil Dehra, Distt. Kangra

Himachal Pradesh University

राजकीय महाविद्यालय, देहरा

तहसील देहरा, जिला कांगड़ा (हिमाचल प्रदेश)

हिमाचल प्रदेश विश्वविद्यालय

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Nature of B.A. Political Science Programme

The undergraduate syllabus of Political Science under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) requires students to complete four Discipline Specific Courses (DSC), two Discipline Specific Elective Courses (DSE), four Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) and two Generic Elective Courses (GE) spread over three years. The core courses offered by the Programme aims to provide students with a conceptual and foundational understanding of different aspects of political science, whereas the Discipline Specific Electives focus on classically important areas of enquiry. The Skill Enhancement Courses acquaint the students with the applied and practical aspects of political science. The Generic Elective Courses of Political Science are offered to non-political science students and one of the GE covers different aspects of Himachal Pradesh and another makes students aware about gender, human rights and environment.
The overall syllabus aims to make the students proficient in Political Science.

Graduate Attributes of B.A. (Pass) Political Science

The following are the expected attributes of B.A. Political Science students:

  • Foundational knowledge of Political Science and a clear understanding of theoretical and applied aspects of the discipline.
  • Communication skills to express thoughts and ideas both in writing and orally.
  • Moral and ethical awareness.
  • Socially inclusive approach and awareness to the values of different cultures.
  • Critical thinking to develop a sense of inquiry and basic research related skills.
  • Team work and problem solving.

Career Options for Political Science Graduates:

Graduates in Political Science have diverse career options. Some of these include:

  • Academic/Teaching
  • Administrative Service
  • Law and Consulting
  • Journalism and Communications
  • Non-Governmental Organizations
  • Advocacy Organizations and electoral politics
  • Survey and Research
  • Policy Making

Teaching-Learning Process

  • Lectures/Tutorials
  • ICT / PowerPoint Presentation
  • Assignments and Project Work
  • Debates, Discussions, Quiz
  • Interaction with Subject and Area Experts
  • Films and Documentary