Ph.D Political Science at Easwari School of Liberal Arts, SRM University, Andhra Pradesh Offline Course

The PhD programme at the Department of Political Science is designed for individuals with a deep interest in the study of power, governance, political behaviour, and institutional dynamics at local, national, and global levels. Scholars can engage with a wide range of themes including political theory, political philosophy, public administration, comparative politics, public policy, international relations, gender, governance and development, and electoral studies. The programme encourages rigorous methodological training in both qualitative and quantitative research approaches, enabling candidates to undertake original and impactful scholarship. Faculty advisors with diverse expertise spanning areas such as political philosophy, state politics in India, International relations, public administration and public policy provide close mentorship to guide research design, analysis, and publication. Through a combination of advanced coursework, independent research, and scholarly engagement, the programme prepares graduates to contribute to academic debates, inform policymaking, and shape public discourse on pressing political issues.