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21. BAFPS – Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)
BAFPS – Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)
Programme Overview
Particulars | Details |
Programme Name | BAFPS – Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) |
Programme Type | Degree Programme |
Mode of Learning | Open Distance Learning (ODL) |
School | School of Social Sciences |
Duration | Minimum Duration: 36 Months |
Medium of Instruction | English & Hindi |
Specialization | Political Science |
Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 or equivalent qualification |
Programme Fee | Rs. 5,300/- per year + Registration Fee & Development Fee as applicable |
Programme Coordinator | Information not specified |
About the Programme
The Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) – BAFPS programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of political systems, governance, democracy, public institutions, comparative politics, and political processes in India and across the world.
The programme focuses on constitutional development, democratic governance, comparative political systems, state politics, and political analysis. It also helps learners understand the functioning of government institutions, public policies, political ideologies, and socio-political issues.
In addition to core political science subjects, the programme includes interdisciplinary courses related to psychology, statistics, social sciences, and value education to develop analytical, communication, and research skills.
This programme is suitable for students interested in careers in civil services, public administration, political analysis, journalism, law, teaching, social work, and higher studies in political science and related fields.
Course Structure
Semester 1
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BPSC-102 | Constitutional Government and Democracy in India | As prescribed by the university |
BPSC-132 | Indian Government and Politics | As prescribed by the university |
BPSC-133 | Comparative Government and Politics | As prescribed by the university |
BPSE-143 | State Politics in India | As prescribed by the university |
BPSE-145 | Democracy and Development in Northeast India | As prescribed by the university |
BPSM-163 | Comparative Government and Politics | As prescribed by the university |
Semester 2
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BPSC-104 | Political Process in India | As prescribed by the university |
Semester 3
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BPSC-105 | Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics | As prescribed by the university |
Additional Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BMDG-171 | Disability, Society and Culture | As prescribed by the university |
BPCM-161 | Foundations of Psychology | 4 Credits |
BPCC-108 | Statistical Methods for Psychological Research-II | As prescribed by the university |
BPCC-109 | Developmental Psychology | As prescribed by the university |
BPCC-110 | Applied Social Psychology | As prescribed by the university |
BEDSV-101 | Value Education | As prescribed by the university |
BSTM-161 | Basic Statistical Methods | As prescribed by the university |
BSTM-162 | Elementary Probability and Probability Distributions | As prescribed by the university |
BPCM-163 | Understanding Psychological Disorders | As prescribed by the university |