Political science About

 

Political Science necessitates understanding political ideologies, policies, institutions, processes, and behavior, along with groups, classes, diplomacy, law, government, strategy, and war. Students of political science grab an advanced understanding of the functioning of the government, development of policies along conducting research and analyzing data related to political affairs. A background in political science is valuable for future careers in government, law, business, media, or public service.

Political science
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Career Roles & Responsibilities
  • Teach political science.
  • Instruct college students in social sciences or humanities disciplines.
  • Disseminate research results through academic publications, written reports, or public presentations.
  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
  • Identify issues for research and analysis.
  • Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, historical papers, polls, or statistical sources.
  • Develop theories or models of physical phenomena.
  • Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.
  • Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret data such as election results and public opinion surveys, reporting on findings, recommendations, and conclusions.
  • Interpret research or operational data.
  • Interpret and analyze policies, public issues, legislation, or the operations of governments, businesses, and organizations.
  • Conduct research on social issues.
  • Evaluate programs and policies, and make related recommendations to institutions and organizations.
  • Evaluate civic projects or public policies.
  • Advise others on matters of public policy.
  • Write drafts of legislative proposals, and prepare speeches, correspondence, and policy papers for governmental use.
  • Prepare information or documentation related to legal or regulatory matters.
  • Forecast political, economic, and social trends.
  • Forecast economic, political, or social trends.
  • Consult with and advise government officials, civic bodies, research agencies, the media, political parties, and others concerned with political issues.
  • Advise others on matters of public policy.
  • Provide media commentary or criticism related to public policy and political issues and events.
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Career Education Path Summary

How to Pursue a Career in Political Science

 

Stream

Graduation

After Graduation

After Post Graduation

Path1

Clear Class XII in any Stream With Political Science as a Subject

Pursue Bachelors in Political Science/ Public Administration for 3 years

Pursue Masters in Journalism for 1-2 years in India or Abroad to become a political correspondent.

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Path2

Clear Class XII in any Stream With Political Science as a Subject

Pursue Bachelors in Political Science/ Public Administration for 3 years

Pursue LLB for 5 years To become a Human Rights Advocate

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Path3

Clear Class XII in any Stream with Political science as a subject.

Pursue B.A.(H) Political Science for 3 years

Pursue Masters in Political Science for 1-2 years in India or Abroad

Pursue M.Phil in Political Science for 2 years and/or Ph.D in Political Science for 3-5 years

Important Facts

  • Most colleges have eligibility criteria of a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Class XII.
  • No mandatory subject in Class XII.
  • Most of the institutes for post-graduation require bachelor's in Political Science or/and related subjects.
  • For Lectureship in Political Science, National Educational Test (NET) or Ph.D. is mandatory.
  • Most Colleges/Institutes provide admission on the basis of Class 12th percentage/merit. Some institutes also conduct interviews.
  • There are various other colleges in Delhi University that offer this course.

 Leading Institutes

Top Political Science Institutes in India

College

Location

Website

Lady Shri ram college for women

New Delhi

www.lsr.edu.in 

University of Hyderabad

Hyderabad

www.uohyd.ac.in 

Jawaharlal nehru University

New Delhi

www.jnu.ac.in 

Hindu College

New Delhi

www.hinducollege.ac.in 

St. Xavier's College, Kolkata

Kolkata

www.caluniv.ac.in 

St. Xavier's College, Mumbai

Mumbai

www.xaviers.edu

Ashoka University

Sonepat

www.ashoka.edu.in/ 

Sri Venkateswara College

New Delhi

www.svc.ac.in 

Jesus & Mary College

New Delhi

www.jmc.ac.in 

Fergusson College

Pune

www.unipune.ac.in 

Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi

www.bhu.ac.in/

Banasthali University

Jaipur

www.banasthali.org 

Fakir Mohan University

Balasore Odisha

www.fmuniversity.nic.in/introduction_social_sciences.html 

Karnataka University Dharwad

Karnataka

www.kud.ac.in/content.aspx?module=dept&page=dept_Political_Science 

Allahabad University

Utter Pradesh

www.allduniv.ac.in/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&layout=item&id=74&Itemid=279

Berhampur University

Odisha

www.bamu.nic.in 

Top Political Science Institutes in the World

Institution

Location

Website

Harvard University

United States

www.harvard.edu 

Princeton University

United States

www.princeton.edu 

University of Oxford

United Kingdom

www.ox.ac.uk 

London School of Economics and Political Science

United Kingdom

www.lse.ac.uk 

The Australian National University

Australia

www.anu.edu.au

Stanford University

United States

www.stanford.edu/ 

National University of Singapore

Singapore

www.nus.edu.sg

Career Opportunities in Political Science

Similar Careers
  • Publish research results through academic publications, written reports, or public presentations
  • Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, historical papers, polls, or statistical sources
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret data such as election results and public opinion surveys, reporting on findings, recommendations, and conclusions
  • Evaluate programmes and policies, and make related recommendations to institutions and organizations
  • Write drafts of legislative proposals, and prepare speeches, correspondence, and policy papers for governmental use
  • Forecast political, economic, and social trends
  • Consult and advise government officials, civic bodies, research agencies, media, political parties, and others concerned with political issues
  • Provide media commentary or criticism related to public policy and political issues and events
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Career Pros Details
  • Great option for entering into fields like Law, Politics, etc.
  • Dynamic subject and helpful in understanding the world around.
  • Scoring subject and a good foundation course for government services
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Career Cons Details
  • Not a professional course.
  • Needs writing skills to be sharp.
  • Needs Master’s degree for good job opportunities.

 

COMMUNICATION

  • Communicate ideas clearly and efficiently in a variety of mediums through listening, clarifying, and responding comprehensively.
  • Read critically and write persuasively with a comprehensive knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.
  • Lead and participate in discussions.
  • Effectively convey arguments and opinions and encourage independent and creative thought.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

  • Locate, gather and organize information using appropriate technology and information systems

RESEARCH

  • Gather information and use information resources
  • Conduct and explain research results

INTERPERSONAL ABILITIES AND TEAMWORK

  • Establish good relations with the people you work with as well as respect individual differences
  • Work well with people from diverse backgrounds
  • Work effectively within a group, demonstrating leadership
  • Monitoring the success of a project and identifying ways to improve it

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

  • Set priorities and handle multiple assignments and tasks
  • Be flexible by adapting to changing conditions and work assignments

PROBLEM-SOLVING AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS

  • Use critical thinking skills to evaluate and solve problems, demonstrating the ability to be creative and innovative in identifying solutions
  • Analyze complex textual and cultural phenomenon Develop critical observations and attention to detail

ORGANIZATION

  • Organizing ideas and materials in an effective way
  • Design, plan, organize and implement projects and tasks within an allotted timeframe
  • Skills to effectively analyze and interpret a wide range of information and data to discuss, support, and/or reject ideas, opinions, reports, theories, and proposals

CITIZENSHIP AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

  • Integrates an awareness of how social, organizational, and global issues are inter-related with individual and local concerns
  • understanding of the interrelationship of politics, the economy, and geography
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