IGNOU MA Political Science (MPS) Online Admission
About MPS Programme : The short form of MPS is Master of Arts in Political Science. It comes under School of Social Sciences (SOSS). This course is offered in both January and July admission cycle. Interested students can apply for this course via online mode as well. The admission form is available online at university official website.
The main objective of MPS is to provide the learners a sound base in political studies by an in-depth investigation into a broad range of political phenomena at the national, regional and international (To be taken together) levels. The programme provides option for specialising in Political Theory, Comparative Politics, International Relations and Indian Government and Politics. It is a 64 credits programme with compulsory and optional courses. All Eligible student has to take compulsory courses worth 32 credits in the 1st year and optional courses worth 32 credits in the 2nd year. To know more about Master of Arts in Political Science (MPS) programme, you can visit official website www.ignou.ac.in. Below are important features of M.A in Political Science programme :
- Name of Programme : MPS – Master of Arts in Political Science
- Medium : The medium of instruction is in both medium i.e English, Hindi
- Eligibility Criteria : All Students who wants to take admission in MPS course, students must have Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University.
- Duration : This course can be completed in Minimum : 2 Years and Maximum : 5 Years. It is available in both admission cycle
- Fee Structure : For full programme, the fees is Rs 9,000 which is to be paid year wise @Rs 4500/- per year.
- Programme Coordinators : Prof. S.V. Reddy, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572733, Prof. Jagpal Singh, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572729
MPS Course & Syllabus Details : The total credits of MPS Programme is 64. In First Year, there is 4 compulsory subjects which have 8 credits each while For Second Year, students have to choose those subjects which have 32 credits only. Below are MPS programme & syllabus details :
IGNOU MPS 1st Year Courses | ||
| Course Code | Title of the Course | Credits |
| MPS-001 | Political Theory | 8 |
| MPS-002 | International Relations: Problems & Theory | 8 |
| MPS-003 | India: Democracy and Development | 8 |
| MPS-004 | Comparative Politics: Issues and Trends | 8 |
IGNOU MPS 2nd Year Courses(Choose 32 credits only) | ||
| Course Code | Title of the Course | Credits |
| MPSE-01 | India and the World | 4 |
| MPSE-02 | State and Society in Latin America | 4 |
| MPSE-03 | Western Political Thought | 4 |
| MPSE-04 | Social and Political Thought in Modern India | 4 |
| MPSE-05 | State and Society in Africa | 4 |
| MPSE-06 | Peace and Conflict Studies | 4 |
| MPSE-07 | Social Movements and Politics in India | 4 |
| MPSE-08 | State Politics in India | 4 |
| MPSE-09 | Canada: Politics and Society | 4 |
| MPSE-10 | Dissertation (Optional) | 4 |
| MPSE-11 | The European Union in World Affairs | 4 |
| MPSE-12 | State and Society in Australia | 4 |
| MPSE-13 | Australia’s Foreign Policy | 4 |
| MED-02 | Sustainable Development: Issues and Challenges | 8 |
| MED-08 | Globalisation and Environment | 4 |
| MGP-04 | Gandhi’s Political Thought | 4 |
| MGPE-07 | Non-Violent Movements after Gandhi | 4 |
| MGPE-08 | Gandhian Approach to Peace and Conflict Resolution | 4 |
| MGPE-10 | Conflict Management, Transformation & Peace Building | 4 |
| MGPE-11 | Human Security | 4 |
| MGPE-13 | Civil Society, Political Regimes and Conflict | 4 |
| Total Credits | 64 | |
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