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B.A. Political Science or Bachelor of Arts in Political Science is an undergraduate Political Science course. ... It covers a very board field which incorporates the study of historical and modern political system, public administration, governmental policies and procedures, international relations and public affairs.

Career opportunities

There are a variety of career opportunities available to graduates of political science degree programs. Many graduates work in government as elected officials or in various other capacities. Other career options include journalism, law, business and teaching.

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Ofcourse it is valid.Good to hear that you are interested in doing B.A. in Political Science.

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  History of the Course:
  
  

In India, the study of Politics and its nature goes back to ancient times. Even epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana have excerpts which relate to good governance and political theories. Kautilya’s famous

Arthashastra

is a treatise on political thought, economics and social order.




In modern times, Political science as a subject of study emerged around 1937 when the Department of Politics and Public Administration was established at the University of Madras.. Soon it was followed by similar departments in Panjab University, University of
Calcutta and University of Bombay.

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  About the Course:
  
  

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

is a

3-year

undergraduate program in Arts and Social Science offered at college level in India. The basic eligibility for admission to this program is a

Pass in 10+2 examination

.




The duration of BA in Political Science, like all undergraduate programs, is

3 years

.

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  Fees of the Course:
  
  

The

average tuition fee

for the course ranges from

3000 INR to 30,000 INR

for 3 years.

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  Career after the Course:
  
  

BA Political Science degree holders, usually, find employment in a variety of sector like

Public Service, Media, Education, Social Service, Publishing, Politics

etc. The

average salary

for a Political Science graduate falls between

10,000 INR to 25,000 INR

per month.




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