B.A. (Hons) - Political Science

Program Code 19574

Campus Kolkata

Institute Amity Institute of Social Sciences, Kolkata

University Amity University, Kolkata

Eligibility 10+2

Duration 3 Years

Selection Process

  • Program Fee (Rs. in Lacs)
  • 1st Year Non Sponsored Semester 0.42
Admission Not open

Course Structure

1st Year

Semester 1

  • Case Study [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Environmental Studies - I [Core Courses]
  • Indian Political Thought - I [Core Courses]
  • Introduction to Politics - I [Core Courses]
  • Nationalism in India [Core Courses]
  • Political Science I (Political Theory) [Core Courses]
  • Political Theories [Core Courses]
  • Social Problems in India [Core Courses]
  • Communication Skills - I [Communication Skills]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

Semester 2

  • Observational Study - I [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Constitutional History of India [Core Courses]
  • Environmental Studies - II [Core Courses]
  • Indian Political Thought - II [Core Courses]
  • International Organisations [Core Courses]
  • Introduction to Politics - II [Core Courses]
  • Political Science - II [Core Courses]
  • Introduction to Communication Skills [Communication Skills]
  • Individual Society and Nation [Behavioural Science]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

2nd Year

Semester 3

  • Summer Project [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Political leadership and government [Employability & Skill Enhancement Courses]
  • Comparative Government and Politics- I [Core Courses]
  • Contemporary Diplomacy [Core Courses]
  • History - I [Core Courses]
  • International Relations- I [Core Courses]
  • Public Administration - I [Core Courses]
  • Communication Skills - II [Communication Skills]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

Semester 4

  • Seminar - I [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • General Studies: India and The World [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Public Policy and Analysis [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Comparative Government and Politics - II [Core Courses]
  • Dynamics of Contemporary Global Concerns [Core Courses]
  • Indian Government and Politics- I [Core Courses]
  • International Relations- II [Core Courses]
  • Public Administration- II [Core Courses]
  • Professional Communication for Recruitment and Employability [Communication Skills]
  • Values and Ethics for Personal and Professional Development [Behavioural Science]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

3rd Year

Semester 5

  • Summer Internship [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Constitution of India [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Globalization and Society [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Indian Government and Politics- II [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Indian Political System [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • International Law [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Independent Study and Research [Mandatory Courses]
  • History -an Introduction [Employability & Skill Enhancement Courses]
  • India's Foreign Policy - I [Core Courses]
  • Western Political Thought- I [Core Courses]
  • Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility [Professional Ethics]
  • Receptive and Expressive Communication Skills [Communication Skills]
  • Group Dynamics and Team Building [Behavioural Science]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

Semester 6

  • Major Project [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Feminist Theory and Practice [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • India's Foreign Policy- II [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Modern Government and Politics [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Political Obligation [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Sociology of Religion [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Western Political Thought- II [Core Courses]
  • Social Communication [Communication Skills]
  • Stress and Coping Strategies [Behavioural Science]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses