B.A. (Hons) Political Science

Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Political Science is a three-year undergraduate program in which students learn about political theories, systems, policies, political behavior, and institutions to develop critical and analytical thinking. This program covers topics including political factors, international relations, law and development, political theory, comparative politics, and political economy, and is offered by the Faculty of Humanities. At Future University, we help students develop a better understanding of political systems, ideologies, and public policies. According to a report from recruiters, the projected growth rate is 4.19%, with 5,670 new jobs expected by 2029.

From exploring the philosophical underpinnings of democracy to analyzing the functioning of political institutions and the ever-evolving global power dynamics, this program offers students a comprehensive understanding of political theory and practice. B.A. (Hons) Political Science graduates have a wide range of opportunities. They can either opt for Civil Services (IAS, IPS, IFS) or pursue a career in journalism and the media sector.

B.A. (Hons) Political Science Subjects

• Communicative English
• The Freedom Movement of India
• Fundamentals of Political Science
• Analytical Appreciation of Language
• The Art of Self Reflection
• Historical Tourism: Theory and Practice, and Comparative Politics
• Professional Communication
• Environmental Studies
• Epidemiology and Public Health
• Indian Government and Politics
• Language and Society
• Digital Humanities and AI Cybercultures
• Indian Political Process
• Constitution of India
• Public Policy
• International Relations
• Agricultural economics
• Governance: Issues and Challenges
• India's Foreign Policy
• Urban economics
• Research Methodology
• The United Nations and Global Politics
• Local Self-Governance in India
• Nationalism in India
• India's National Security Concerns
• Environment and Biodiversity Conservation 

B.A. (Hons) Political Science Jobs and Salary 

S.No.	Roles	Description	Average Salary
1	Public Policy Analyst	Evaluating public policies, analyzing their impact, and providing recommendations for better governance.	INR. 40,000–INR. 1,50,000/month.
2	Political Journalist	Reporting and analyzing political developments, interviewing political leaders, and writing editorials.	INR. 30,000–INR. 80,000/month
3	International Relations Specialist/Diplomat	Representing the country in international forums, negotiating treaties, and fostering global relations.	INR. 60,000–INR. 2,00,000/month
4	Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Worker	Advocacy, program management, and policy implementation in areas like human rights, environment, and social justice.	INR. 30,000–INR. 80,000/month
5	Public Relations and Corporate Affairs	Managing public image, handling corporate communications, and liaising with government bodies.	INR. 40,000–INR. 1,50,000/month.
6	Legal Careers (with LLB)	Advising on constitutional and political matters, and representing cases in court.	INR. 50,000–INR. 2,00,000/month
7	Researcher or Academic	Teaching Political Science, publishing research papers, and contributing to academic discourse.	INR. 40,000–INR. 1,20,000/month
8	Political Consultant	Advising political candidates, strategizing campaigns, and analyzing voter behaviour.	INR. 50,000–INR. 2,00,000/month

Scope

A B.A. in Political Science offers many career opportunities, including civil services, banking, public relations, journalism, social work, and public opinion analysis. This three-year program helps you understand the laws and policies of different countries.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum 50% (45% for SC/ST) marks in 10+2

Admission Procedure

On the basis of merit /CUET.