M.A Political Science
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
In terms of scope, the M.A. in Political Science from a 40-year perspective is broad-based and feasible. Teaching, research, journalism, and civil services prep (e.g., UPSC) open out in this field, though competitive exams sometimes have age restrictions.
Mature professionals hold suitable positions working as policy analysts, political consultants, or in NGOs, with initial salary prospects ranging from INR 3 to 8 LPA. A Ph.D. or a job after NET in administration or teaching in the government would yield salaries like INR 40,000-60,000 per month. Maturity brings experience, very much enhancing any opportunity or prospect in advoca
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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
Both are post-graduation courses in the Arts department and have multiple similarities related to politics and administrative fields. Both of the master's courses offer lucrative job opportunities in the local government, administrative roles, and others.
The following table provides a comparative outlook for candidates on MA Public Administration and MA Political Science to understand and choose a course according to their best interests.
Parameters | MA in Public Administration | MA in Political Science |
|---|---|---|
Course Duration | 2-year course | 2-year course |
Course Level | Post-graduation level | Post-graduation Level |
Eligibility Criteria | At least 50% marks in Graduation | At least 50% marks in Graduation |
Entrance Exams (If Required) | CUET PG, CPGET, Orissa SAMS, AP PGCET, URATPG, TISSNET, etc. | CUET PG, Orissa SAMS, CPGET, URATPG, AP PGCET, JMI Entrance, TISSNET, SUAT, GATE, KIITEE, AUCET, JUET, etc. |
Average Course Fees (depending on different government and private colleges) | INR 800 to INR 3.37 Lakh (annually) | INR 300 to INR 13.36 Lakh (annually) |
Course Subjects/Syllabus | Administrative Theory, Politics & Administration, Corporate Governance, Police Administration, Public Sector Management, etc. | Political Theory, Indian Political Thought, Western Political Thought, International Relation, Public Administration, Contemporary Politics, etc. |
Career Options | Human Resource Specialist, Policy Analyst, Public Relations Specialist, Administrative Officer, etc. | Politician, Professor, Political Analyst, Legislative Assistant, Social Worker, Judge, Attorney, Diplomat, Economist, etc. |
Highest Median Salary (Placement Package) | INR 9.25 LPA | INR 23.5 LPA |
Disclaimer: The information provided in the above table is taken from external sources and can vary.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
With record 13, you have better opportunities of being admitted for the M.A in Political Science at the Aligarh Muslim University. Generally, around 50-60 seats are available for admission to their M.A Political Science program. In fact, you have a very good chance of getting admission, as the cutoff ranks of this category usually range from 1 to 20. The approximate fee annual for M.A Political Science is around INR 10,870 for Aligarh Muslim University, although you can further confirm this with the university authorities because the amount and the cutoff rank changes from year to year.
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12 months agoContributor-Level 6
MA in Political Science offers students a diverse range of career opportunities. It equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in various fields, such as government, law, journalism, and public relations along with many more.
PGT Political Science: A postgraduate teacher in political Science is appointed at the higher secondary school level in India. .
Professor
Political Analyst
Corporate Lawyer
Campaign Manager
Public Relations Manager
Civil Services
CSR Manager
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12 months agoContributor-Level 10
Hi!
Well, yes, you can definitely choose to pursue an MA in Political Science course after a B.Tech degree. All students who have completed their undergraduate degree with at least a 45% aggregate score are eligible to pursue the MA Political Science course.
You can give entrance exams like CUET PG, URATPG, JMI Entrance Exam, and CPGET to get admission to MA Political Science colleges on the basis of your score in these entrance exams. However, some universities may have their own admission criteria and may allow only students who have studied Political Science in their UG degree.
You must check the individual MA Political Science e
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12 months agoContributor-Level 10
The MA Political Science IGNOU admission procedure is actually no different from admission to a regular college. The students have to fill out an online application form on the official website of IGNOU and submit the required documents along with their application. The students will also have to submit a nominal admission fees. The MA Political Science IGNOU selection will be based on merit. Students will have to monitor the official website for the selection list, and if selected, they must pay the admission fees to start their academic journey.
Hope this helps you!
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12 months agoContributor-Level 10
Hello!
There are many MA Political Science jobs and opportunities after completing the postgraduation degree. Some popular MA Political Science jobs and their average salaries for freshers have been listed in the table below:
MA Political Science Job Profiles | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Teacher | INR 3 LPA |
Journalist | INR 4.2 LPA |
Government Officer | INR11.9 LPA |
Public Relations Executive | INR 3 LPA |
Policy Analyst | INR 6 LPA |
These are only the average salaries and have been taken from the web, and may differ for various positions in various companies.
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12 months agoContributor-Level 10
Hi!
Yes, MA Political Science distance education courses can be a great option and very beneficial for students who wish further their studies through a postgraduate Master's programme but cannot commit to a regular, full-time MA Political Science degree, due to various reasons.
These students can choose to pursue MA Political Science through distance colleges. Some of the well known distance colleges have been listed below:
MA Political Science Distance Education Colleges | Average Fees |
|---|---|
| IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University | INR 9,000 |
| School of Open Learning, University of Delhi | INR 2,000 |
| Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras | INR 13,350 |
| NSOU - Netaji Subhas Open University | INR7,600 |
| VMOU - Vardhman Mahaveer Open University | INR 11,050 |
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12 months agoContributor-Level 10
MA Political Science courses are among the most sought-after courses among students who wish to pursue a Masters's (MA) degree. There are many reasons why students should choose to pursue an MA Political Science degree. Some of these reasons for pursuing MA Political Science courses have been listed below:
MA Political Science courses help students understand the world around them. They understand the political theories and strategies better than the common man.
The knowledge of Political Science will help the students learn about and protect their own rights as citizens of India.
An MA degree will open up a plethora of job opportunities
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12 months agoContributor-Level 10
MA Political Science is a postgraduate program. MA Political Science course duration is 2 years. An MA Political Science course has 4 semesters that are covered over a span of two years. Students who wish to pursue the MA Political Science course will have to take entrance exams like CUET PG, URATPG, JMI Entrance Exam, etc.
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