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B.A. Political Science or Bachelor of Arts in Political Science is an undergraduate Political Science course. ... It covers a very board field which incorporates the study of historical and modern political system, public administration, governmental policies and procedures, international relations and public affairs.

Career opportunities 

There are a variety of career opportunities available to graduates of political science degree programs. Many graduates work in government as elected officials or in various other capacities. Other career options include journalism, law, business and teaching.

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• History of the Course:

In India, the study of Politics and its nature goes back to ancient times. Even epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana have excerpts which relate to good governance and political theories. Kautilya’s famous Arthashastra is a treatise on political thought, economics and social order.

In modern times, Political science as a subject of study emerged around 1937 when the Department of Politics and Public Administration was established at the University of Madras.. Soon it was followed by similar departments in Panjab University, University of Calcutta and University of Bombay.

• About the Course:

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science is a 3-year undergraduate program in Arts and Social Science offered at college level in India. The basic eligibility for admission to this program is a Pass in 10+2 examination .

The duration of BA in Political Science, like all undergraduate programs, is 3 years .

• Fees of the Course:

The average tuition fee for the course ranges from 3000 INR to 30,000 INR for 3 years.

• Career after the Course:

BA Political Science degree holders, usually, find employment in a variety of sector like Public Service, Media, Education, Social Service, Publishing, Politics etc. The average salary for a Political Science graduate falls between 10,000 INR to 25,000 INR per month.

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