Master of Arts (Political Science)

 
Duration

2 Years

Total of 4 semesters

Commitment

8-10 hours/week

Recommended hours
for the programme

Model

Live + Recorded

Recorded content along
with live sessions

Fee Starting at

Rs. 15,475/ Per Sem.

Limited seats available
to avail Early Decision Benefit

Application Deadline with EDB

25th Mar '23

Batches start every 6 months

5 Reasons MA Political at LPU Online is Unlike Any Other University

  • 1
    Top grade Curriculum & Professors
    Industry oriented Curriculum designed by experts from
    academia and industry and taught by highly qualified professors
  • 2
    Best LMS with Rich Interactive Features
    Empowered LMS with an advance mobile App
    & interesting new features for effective teaching-learning activities
  • 3
    Placements & Other Career Support
    Enhancing students’ capabilities as per the career requirements and giving them necessary placement assistance
  • 4
    Master Classes and Guest Lectures led by Industry Experts
    Specially organized Master classes and Guest Lectures by Industry experts to provide the latest Industry insights
  • 5
    Full-fledged Degree from a Top Ranked University
    Get credible and Entitled degree from India’s
    top ranked University
Apply for Master of arts (Political Science) at LPU Online

Meet Your Instructors

Learn from the Experts in their fields and polish your skills for your upcoming opportunities

Hands-on Curriculum, Designed for Real Results

12+ Hours

Live Classes
per course on weekends

20+ Hours

Recorded Video
Content per course

14

Core
Courses

1

Skill Enhancement
Course

4

Generic
Electives

80

Total Credits of Programme

Semester 1

EPOL552: International Relations-Theory and Practice
EPOL524: Political Theory
EPOL525: Political Institutions in India
EGEN530: Fundamentals of Research
ECAP145: Fundamentals of Information Technology

Semester 2

EPOL528: Indian Political Thought
EPOL527: Public Policy and Governance in India
EPOL529: Diplomacy in Modern World
GE-I:Generic Elective I
ESSC501: Teaching Aptitude

Semester 3

EPOL650: Comparative Political Analysis
EPOL618: India’s Foreign Policy
EPOL633: Peace and Conflict Resolution
GE-II: Generic Elective II
ESSC608: Term Paper
OR
1 Course from the GE Basket 1 which is not chosen as Generic Elective (GE)

Semester 4

EPOL617: Political Processes in India
GE-III: Generic Elective III
GE-IV: Generic Elective IV
EPOL692: Dissertation
or
Next 2 Courses from GE Basket 2 & 3 of same area from which the Course chosen in Term Paper

*Note: All LPU Online Programmes are offered in English medium only, except for a few Hindi Core/ Elective courses in BA Programme.

Learning should be Interactive & Fun

Industry Exposure

Guest Lectures, Webinars & Seminars by
eminent industrialists

Projects & Capstone

Multifaceted assignment that serves as a
culminating academic experience for students

Encourage peer evaluation

A structured learning process to critique
and provide feedback to each other

Live learning with Q & A

Q & A discussion for a collaborative
learning experience

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Programme Specific USPs

Comprehensive Development

Our programme is structured to emphasize on teaching students how to think critically and write about national politics and global issues.

Expert
Interaction

Opportunities to interact with experts in their fields is given in order to gain understanding of the contemporary issues and challenges.

Professional Enhancement

The use of Case Studies is done in order to make learning of political science effective and practical to improve the chances of employability.

Log-in to the Most Efficient Way to Study

An easy-to-use app for accessing your course materials

Mobile App

Interactive live classes

LIVE Classes

Recorded content

Recorded Content

Join various LPU-related communities.

Community

Online Invigilate Exams

Examination

Clear out any doubts while learning with the chat window.

LIVE Chat

Gain expertise in Political Domain

MA (Political Science) opens career paths in the fields of public administration, business and many more.
Role / Starting Salary

# of Open Jobs

Public Administrators
Rs. 2 to 5 LPA

1,200+

Political Scientist
Rs. 5 to 10 LPA

2,023+

Government Affairs Director
Rs. 15 to 20 LPA

1,500+

Political Consultant
Rs. 5 to 10 LPA

750+

Public Relations Specialist / Public Communication Coordinator
Rs. 2 to 4 LPA

6,248+

Intelligence Analyst
Rs. 4 to 8 LPA

750+

Companies

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Get Real Results from Your Degree

Explore different pathways and get the most out of your degree programme with LPU Online.

Pathway: 1

Mentorship & Drives to
Crack Placements

Pathway: 2

Incubator to Start Your
Own Business

Pathway: 3

Guidance to Crack
Government Exams

Pathway: 4

Counselling for
Study Abroad

Pathway: 5

Mentorship To Improve
Your Business

Pathway: 6

Guidance for
Further Education

Placement Support Services

PEP

Enhance your skills with our Professional Enhancement Programme

Mock Interviews

Nail your next interview

50-70 Companies

Visiting per year

Our Top Recruiters

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Get a Fully Entitled UGC Degree

  • Degree from Top Ranked University
    Get high-stature degree on completion of your programme from India’s top most University
  • Universally Accepted
    The Degree is globally accepted and duly Entitled by UGC
  • No Difference From Campus Programme Degree
    The degree is Entitled by statuary bodies and treated at par with regular degrees
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Admission Process

1

Registration

Sign up and pay Rs. 500 Registration fee

2

Online Application form

Fill the details, pay programme fee and upload relevant documents

3

Document verification by University

Sit back and wait for the approval

4

Student Registration and LMS Activation

Get your LMS credentials over the email

Fee & Eligibility

LPU Online Mode Fee - Indian & International Applicants (Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh) Semester Fee Total Fee, if paid Lumpsum
Fee ₹ 19,000
Programme Fee: ₹ 15,000, Exam. Fee: ₹ 4,000 (per sem.)
Total Fee: ₹ 76,000 (all sems.)
₹ 70,000
(which comes out to be ₹ 17,500 per sem.)
Early Decision Benefit
(valid till 25th Mar '23 )
₹ 16,750
Programme Fee: ₹ 12,750, Exam. Fee: ₹ 4,000 (per sem.)
Total Fee: ₹ 67,000 (all sems.)
₹ 61,900
(which comes out to be ₹ 15,475 per sem.)
The above fee is exclusive of the initial Registration Fee of ₹ 500/- (non-refundable).
LPU Online Mode Fee - International Applicants (Other Countries) Semester Fee Total Fee, If paid Lumpsum
Fee US$ 950
Programme Fee: US$ 800, Exam. Fee: US$ 150 (per sem.)
Total Fee: US$ 3800 (all sems.)
US$ 3480
(which comes out to be US$ 870 per sem.)
Early Decision Benefit
(valid till 25th Mar '23 )
US$ 830
Programme Fee: US$ 680, Exam. Fee: US$ 150 (per sem.)
Total Fee: US$ 3320 (all sems.)
US$ 3048
(which comes out to be US$ 762 per sem.)
The above fee is exclusive of the initial Registration Fee of US$ 10 (non-refundable).

Payment Mode

Eligibility

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