• Course Title : MA In Political Science
• Category/Level : Masters
• Course Duration (months) : 24 months
• Affiliated to : Tribhuvan University

Course Description:

Background
Political Science is a separate discipline of social science from the very beginning of the University education system in the world and in Nepal has undergone significant changes in the course of political development and development of the approaches to the study of political phenomena. Important changes have also occurred in the field of political theories. In this globalized world of the 21st century national, regional and global politics are interdependent and have reciprocal effects. Political Science as a master discipline of social science in Nepal has contributed significantly to academic, administrative and political arena of Nepal. Keeping in view of all these facts, Central Department of Political Sciences under the faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in TU, has offered this course of M. A. in Political Science (MAPS).

Program
MA in Political Science (MAPS) is a major discipline under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Tribhuwan University. It is one of the oldest and most reputed postgraduate program dedicated to develop qualified students having knowledge about theory and practices in political field. The MAPS is a four semester program in which every semester is of six months time. This program is to be launched by 2014 February academic session. The interdisciplinary approach of this program is tended to provide theoretical knowledge of political science in general and the understanding of Nepalese politics and political system in particular.

This program offers:
i.an opportunity to get theoretical and practical knowledge about different sub disciplines of political science.
ii. an in-depth knowledge about multi dimensional approaches to the study of political science in the globalized context. And,
iii.offers various methods of research including qualitative and quantitative techniques in general and their application in the study of political field.

The course can be ideal for those seeking to make a career in professional political science along with other sectors such as law, journalism, business and government. In addition to the theoretical knowledge, students benefits from robust methodological training.