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Political science is a course that allows one to go beyond politics, transform into a critical and analytical thinker. A course in political science also gives students an edge over the rest who are planning to pursue a career in policymaking or data analysis.
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Why is choosing the right college/university important for the Political Science field? As the world dynamics keep changing, it has become essential to stay updated about the happenings around and their implications. Political science is a field that helps students stay relevant and informed about global affairs. Moreover, political science is a course that allows one to go beyond politics, transform into a critical and analytical thinker. A course in political science also gives students an edge over the rest who are planning to pursue a career in policymaking or data analysis. But, what is Political Science? According to Wikipedia, “Political science is the scientific study of politics. It is a social science dealing with systems of governance and power, and the analysis of political activities, political thought, political behaviour, and associated constitutions and laws.” These days many universities in India are offering courses in political science such as BA Political Science and BA Hons. Political science helps students succeed in the fields of law and business. There are many issues that a contemporary political scientist can solve. For example: · Issues that concern world peace · Government policies aimed at achieving economic growth · Managing environmental quality · Using the law to bring social and political change These are some of the burning issues of the current times that can be solved with an expert. What are the skills that you will hone with a course in Political Science? There are many skills that a student will develop while pursuing a course in political science. For example: · Development of writing, analytical, communication and data skills · Capability to think creatively and critically · Ability to assess the statistical arguments and, thus, the analytical skills
· Ability to work on political case studies and engage with social and political problems · Ability to gather information and organise as per the purpose · Plan, make decisions and implement them effectively · Provide effective leadership But, are all Indian universities equipped to deal with the evolving needs of the students? Sadly many universities and colleges in India helping students graduate and fail to instil the quality required to excel at their workplace and life. Lately, there has been an influx of universities which has made it complicated for students to choose the right option. They often get confused and end up making the wrong decision. However, the journey will be rewarding if one is aware of things to go after or what to look for in a university before choosing it. Lets’ look at some of those advantages: · The university should impart relevant knowledge of the highest standard · It should have multidisciplinary programmes to train students in various areas of Global Policy Studies · It should offer experiential learning facilitated via field trips · It should have faculty from across the world · It should also have a fully-equipped library for international studies · It should also have a partnership with international universities to enhance the global relevance of the programme · It should let you learn to think, work, study, and conduct research independently · It should allow one to learn from real-world political experience alongside traditional areas of study like states, governments, and institutions Political Science is a complex field that needs to be taught by a world-class faculty under proper guidance. Regular public lecture series–seminars, symposiums and workshops, engaging eminent scholars worldwide is a must for universities to help students develop into responsible citizens and outshine in their field. A progressive university that is concerned about the development of students will offer deep knowledge of the politics of different regions and emerging economies, as well as the opportunity to take interdisciplinary elective courses on new national and global challenges.