Political Science is defined as the study of politics and government, in terms of its principles, aims and methods. Political Science also plays an important role in the development future leaders.
A student pursuing this course can opt for many career prospects. The subject tries to delve further into serious probing of matters concerning the nation. A bachelor's degree in political science can lead to powerful careers in state and local governments, law, business, international organizations, nonprofit associations and organizations (NGOs), campaign management and polling, journalism, electoral politics; research , university and college teaching.
Student pursuing political science honors as deegre course develops an analytical thinking ability after graduation due to the rigorous curriculum of various Indian Universities. The analytical thinking as well as the leadership qualities which the student is awarded after his/her graduation is not only because of the universities but also is supported by the schooling days. During the time of their schooling, the students gain thorough knowledge of history and political science that are valued in a wide spectrum of potential career arena.
Hence, Political Science holds up to many careers in its umbrella but students still consider it as a subject studied by Lawyers, Civil Service Aspirants, etc as which is not true because this career prospect is in itself considered full fledged in its growth. The prerequisites of career in Political Science are Leadership qualities, interpersonal relationship, communication skills, good judgment, decision making, and ability to face stress.
Institutes/Universities
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Courses Offered: M.A. M.Phill.
Delhi University
Courses Offered: B.A. (Hons.) Political Science, M.A. in Political Science, M.Phill in Political Science and PhD in Political Science.
Jamia Millia Islamia
Courses Offered: B.A (Hons.), M.A. and Ph.D
Career Option
MLC/MLA/MP: Many students hesitate to join politics of our country because it is considered to be a career having undesirable outcomes among youths but nowadays youths are understanding the vitality of a leader and the improvement of education in India with increasing number of alert citizens have led the youth in to participating politics right from college level.
In Indian Political System the members of the house at the state level are called Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and Member of Legislative Council.(MLC). They are paid a monthly salary and are entitled to lot of fringe benefits.
MPs are representatives of people at national level. They may be members in either Lok sabha or Rajya sabha. However, politics should not be understood as a career keeping in view of the definition which is beyond the realm of typical careers
Various careers built by studying Political Science Honor's
- Activist, Advocate/Organizer
- Administration, Corporate, Government, Non-Profit, etc.
- Archivist.
- Budget Examiner or Analyst
- Attorney
- Banking Analyst or Executive
- Campaign Operative
- Career Counselor
- City Housing Administrator
- Congressional Office/Committee Staffer
- Communications Director
- Corporate Analyst
- Corporate Public Affairs Advisor
- Corporate Manager
- Corporate Information Analyst
- Corporate Adviser for Govt. Relations
- Corporate Executive
- Customs Officer
- Editor, Online Political Journal
- Entrepreneur
- Financial Consultant
- Foreign Service Officer
- Free-lance writer
- High School Government Teacher
- Immigration Officer
- Information Manager
- Issues Analyst, Corporate Social Policy Div.
- Journalist
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Legislative Analyst / Coordinator
- Lobbyist
- Management Analyst
- Mediator
- Policy Analyst
- Political Commentator
- Public Affairs Research Analyst
- Public Opinion Analyst
- Publisher
- Research Analyst
- Survey Analyst
- Teacher
- University Administrator
- University Professor
- Web Content Editor
- Human Rights Activists
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