What is Political Philosophy: Full Form, Course Duration, Admission 2025, Colleges, Salary & Scope

Political Philosophy is the study of fundamental questions about the government, state, politics, liberty and enforcement of legal authority. Courses in this field are available at all levels including UG, PG, diploma, certificate and doctoral. Besides, several colleges and online platforms like Coursera, offer brief courses in Political Philosophy. The course can be completed at a fees ranging between INR 1 lakh and INR 4 lakh.

Some of the job profiles at which freshers can work include Policy Analyst, Political Consultant, Nonprofit Program Manager, Academic Researcher, etc. They can earn an average salary of around Rs. 4.5 LPA to Rs. 6.7 LPA.

Political Philosophy Course Details

Political Philosophy courses can be completed in full-time, part-time or through distance learning modes. Students interested in pursuing this course can look at the table below -

Particulars	Details
Course Levels	Graduation, Post Graduation, MPhil, Doctoral
Duration	UG : 3 Years PG : 2 Years MPhil : 1-2 Years PhD : 3 Years
Course Eligibility	Graduation: Pass Class 12 with at least 50% Post Graduation: Undergrad with at least 45%
Entrances	DUET, PUBDET, IPU CET, BHU UET, JNUEE, etc.
Course Fees	INR 10000 to INR 1 lakh
Top Colleges	Loyola College, Hindu College, Madras Christian College
Top Job Profiles	Researcher, Journalist, Teacher, Professor, Librarian, etc.
Top Recruiters	CRY, Goonj, Aaj Tak, NDTV, TOI

Political Philosophy Courses Eligibility

The type of courses and their eligibility in Political Philosophy are:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
BA in Political Science	Pass Class 12 with at least 45% aggregate.
BA in Philosophy	Pass Class 12 from a recognised board and get a minimum of 45% marks.
MA in Political Science	Complete BA in Political Science or any equivalent discipline with at least 50% marks.
MA in Philosophy	Hold a BA degree in Political Science or Philosophy with at least 50% marks.
MPhil in Political Science	Pass MA in Political Science and get a minimum of 55% aggregate.
PhD in Political Science	Pursue MA/MPhil in Political Science with minimum of 60% aggregate.

Note - This info is taken from official website and can vary.

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Political Philosophy Course Entrance Exams 2024

Before applying to any college, students should also be aware of the entrance tests and the information they contain. The following are the major entrances for philosophy courses -

Entrance Exam	Exam Dates
CUET	CUET Exam Schedule
IGNOU	IGNOU Exam Schedule
PUBDET	PUBDET Exam Schedule
AAT	AAT Exam Schedule
BHU UET	BHU UET Exam Schedule
TISSNET	TISSNET Exam Schedule

Note - This info is taken from official website of the institute/exam.

Political Philosophy Course Syllabus

Depending on the course's specific focus and the level of study, Philosophy course syllabus can change. The broad ideas and subjects that could be covered in the syllabus are listed below -

Semester – I
Introduction to Political Philosophy	Classical Political Thought
Semester – II
Contemporary Political Thought	Ethics
Semester – III
Western Philosophy	Social and Political Philosophy
Semester – IV
Text if Indian Philosophy	Text of Western Philosophy
Truth Functional Logic: Propositional and Predicate	Applied Ethics
Semester – V
Analytical Philosophy	Continental Philosophy
Semester – VI
Philosophy of Religion (Indian and Western)	Philosophy of Language (Indian & Western)

Poitical Philosophy Top Colleges

Below in the table is the list of top colleges offering Political Philosophy courses. These courses can also be pursued at several private and government colleges.

Popular Private Colleges for Political Philosophy Course

Some of the popular private colleges for Political Philosophy course are as follows -

Name of College	Course Fees
Amity University, Noida	INR 1 lakh
Christ University, Bangalore	INR 1.2 lakh
Loyola College Chennai	INR 1.3 lakh
LPU Jalandhar	INR 1.14 lakh
MCC Bangalore	INR 1.5 lakh
Shoolini University Solan	INR 96,000
Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce Pune	INR 78,000
St. Joseph's University Bangalore	INR 96,000

Top Government Colleges offering Philosophy Courses

The fees of government colleges is comparatively less than private colleges. Top colleges have specific guidelines and students need to fulfill that criteria to get admission.

Name of College	Fees (in INR)
DRC Delhi	INR 47,000
Gargi College, Delhi	INR 24,000
Hansraj College, Delhi	----
Hindu College DU	INR 52,000
JMI Delhi	INR 20,000
LSR Delhi	INR 54,000
Madras Christian College Chennai	INR 56,000
Miranda House, Delhi	INR 42,000
Ramjas College, Delhi	INR 42,000
Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi	INR 37,000

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Political Philosophy Career Scope: Job Profiles, Average Salary and Top Recruiters

People with a background in Political Philosophy are free to choose various career paths that fit their objectives and areas of interest.

Job Profiles After Political Philosophy

Some of the common job profiles for Political Philosophy students are -

Job Profiles	Average Salary
University Professor	INR 8 LPA
Lawyer	INR 7 LPA
Management Consultant	INR 4 LPA -INR 15 LPA
Government Policy Analyst	INR 3.5 LPA-INR 8 LPA
Journalist	INR 2.5 LPA -INR 8 LPA
Business Analyst	INR 3.5 LPA-INR 12 LPA
Nonprofit Program Manager	INR 3 LPA -INR 8 LPA
Technology Product Manager	INR 6 LPA -INR 20 LPA
Secondary School Teacher	INR 2 LPA -INR 6 LPA

Note - This info is taken from various sources and can vary.

Top Recruiters for Political Philosophy

Some of the companies that majorly hire Philosophy students are -

HP	Dell	K.L Textiles
Lucknow University	Adani Agro	Sun pharmaceutical
NDTV	Ministry of AYUSH	Ranbaxy
UNICEF	Goonj	Pratham
CRY (Child Rights and You)	Smile Foundation	Nani Kali
Helpage India	Care India	BBC

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