B.A. (Hons) - Political Science

Program Code 11574

Campus Lucknow

Institute Amity Institute of Liberal Arts, Lucknow

University Amity University Uttar Pradesh

Eligibility 10+2

Duration 3 Years

Selection Process

  • Program Fee (Rs. in Lacs)
  • 1st Year Non Sponsored Semester 0.39
Admission Not open

Course Structure

1st Year

Semester 1

  • Economic History of India (1857-1947) [Vocational Courses /SKE courses/Industry Specific Courses]
  • Food, Nutrition and Hygiene [Minor III - Co-curricular Courses]
  • Basic Psychological Processes [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Psychology ) ]
  • Child Psychology [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Psychology ) ]
  • Communication and Mass Media [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Journalism & Mass Communication ) ]
  • State and Politics [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Journalism & Mass Communication ) ]
  • Early Civilization of India & World [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (History ) ]
  • Indian National Movement & Constitution of India [Discipline I (Major I) / Major (Core) (Political Science ) ]
  • Nationalism in India [Discipline I (Major I) / Major (Core) (Political Science ) ]
  • Communication Skills - I [Communication Skills]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

Semester 2

  • Constitutional History of India [Vocational Courses /SKE courses/Industry Specific Courses]
  • Fundamentals of Environmental Studies [Minor III - Co-curricular Courses]
  • Basic Research Methodology, Statistics and Psychological Testing [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Psychology ) ]
  • Print Media: Reporting, Editing and Production [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Journalism & Mass Communication ) ]
  • Political History of India (600 BC to 647 AD) [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (History ) ]
  • Political Theory & Concepts [Discipline I (Major I) / Major (Core) (Political Science ) ]
  • Communication Skills - II [Communication Skills]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

2nd Year

Semester 3

  • International Relations- I [Vocational Courses /SKE courses/Industry Specific Courses]
  • Summer Project [Mandatory (NTCC)]
  • Gerontology Social and Health Perspective [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Psychology ) ]
  • Psychology of Social Behavior [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Psychology ) ]
  • Political History of North India (647 AD to 1200 AD) [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (History ) ]
  • Political History of South India (100 AD- 1300 AD) [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (History ) ]
  • Contemporary Diplomacy [Discipline I (Major I) / Major (Core) (Political Science ) ]
  • Political leadership and government [Discipline I (Major I) / Major (Core) (Political Science ) ]
  • Political Process in India [Discipline I (Major I) / Major (Core) (Political Science ) ]
  • Individual Excellence & Social Dynamics [Behavioural Science]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

Semester 4

  • International Relations- II [Vocational Courses /SKE courses/Industry Specific Courses]
  • Introduction to Personality Theories [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Psychology ) ]
  • Systems and Approaches [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Psychology ) ]
  • Photography Concepts [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Journalism & Mass Communication ) ]
  • Promotional Media [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Journalism & Mass Communication ) ]
  • Archaeology, Epigraphy, Palaeography & Numismatics in India [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (History ) ]
  • State, Economy & Society of Ancient India [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (History ) ]
  • Dynamics of Contemporary Global Concerns [Discipline I (Major I) / Major (Core) (Political Science ) ]
  • Psephology and Data Analysis [Discipline I (Major I) / Major (Core) (Political Science ) ]
  • Western Political Philosophy [Discipline I (Major I) / Major (Core) (Political Science ) ]
  • Creativity for Team Excellence [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 [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline I/ Specialization Major (Core)]
  • General Studies: India and The World [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline I/ Specialization Major (Core)]
  • India's Foreign Policy - I [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline I/ Specialization Major (Core)]
  • Indian Government and Politics- II [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline I/ Specialization Major (Core)]
  • International Law [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline I/ Specialization Major (Core)]
  • Legislative Support and Budget Analysis [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline I/ Specialization Major (Core)]
  • Public Policy and Analysis [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline I/ Specialization Major (Core)]
  • Comparative Government and Politics UK, USA, Switzerland & China [Discipline I (Major I) / Major (Core) (Political Science ) ]
  • Principles of Public Administration [Discipline I (Major I) / Major (Core) (Political Science ) ]
  • Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility [Professional Ethics]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

Semester 6

  • Major Project [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Emerging Trends in Public Administration [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline I/ Specialization Major (Core)]
  • Globalization and Society [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline I/ Specialization Major (Core)]
  • History of Human Rights [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline I/ Specialization Major (Core)]
  • India's Foreign Policy- II [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline I/ Specialization Major (Core)]
  • Political Obligation [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline I/ Specialization Major (Core)]
  • Indian Political Thought [Discipline I (Major I) / Major (Core) (Political Science ) ]
  • International Relations & Politics [Discipline I (Major I) / Major (Core) (Political Science ) ]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses