MA Political Science

Program Description

Master of Arts Programme in Political Science of School of Humanities and Social Science, GD Goenka University has been designed to equip students with comprehensive and in-depth learning of the subject matter of Political Science. The Programme aims to prepare students for a career in research and equips the student to be well versed with contemporary trends in politics and public policy as well as possess a nuanced understanding of how political concepts, institutions and governments have evolved by introducing them to thinkers and discourses from ancient, medieval and modern times – both in Western and South Asian politics. The strong research thrust of the MA Programme is reflected in the course on Research Methodology, the Internship Programme and the Dissertation – all of which aim to cultivate, hone and strengthen the research, writing and analytical skills of the students. While the course on Research Methodology aims to educate students with techniques of conducting research and introduces them to research ethics, the two-month Internship enables students to work with an organization of their choice and gain work experience and an opportunity to assess their learning in real-life scenarios. The Dissertation is a microcosm of future doctoral research and helps the student assess and cultivate research and writing skills, in particular, to do with academic writing. Therefore, the Masters in Political Science aims to nurture young researchers by the conclusion of the two-year program