Political Science

Follow the tips mentioned below:
1. Read two newspapers every day, EVERY DAY- I would suggest the Hindu and Indian Express. Online or whatever. Read Editorials and Op-Ed properly.
2. Read Frontline every week cover to cover
3. Start reading fundamental concepts and theories (see point 6)
4: Brush up on India's political history (India after Gandhi by Ram Guha is a good start)
5: Read Economic and Political Weekly sometimes. Try to see how essays, arguments, data is used. Some of it you may not understand, but just read to see patterns, structures, language. Also read Seminar magazine Seminar Magazine, a monthly in-depth magazine, published by Seminar Publications, New Delhi especially January issue for past 4-5 years.
6: Get basic textbooks like those by Andrew Heywood. Ensure you do concepts, theory, and philosophy.
7: Acquire a copy of Oxford Companion to Politics in India (Students Edition) Read as much as you can. You may not understand all of it, but get going :)
8. Take time after a lot of reading to sit and write some argumentative essays.
10. For writing answers in the Entrance you need the following:
Step 1: You need ideas - that is where theories and concepts come in
Step 2: You need knowledge about events and the political history of India and the world.
Step 3: You need to combine 1 & 2 into coherent structured essays. Learn how to support your arguments and opinions with facts, theories, and concepts.

Once you complete a course in international business, you can get into the below-mentioned careers:
- Indian Foreign Service
Considered a prestigious service to be part of, the Indian Foreign Service is one of the best possible options for an individual wishing to pursue a career in international relations. Along with earning lucratively, one can also gain a lot of exposure by serving on behalf of the nation in various countries on deputation.
In order to be part of the Indian Foreign Service, one needs to clear the Civil Service examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission and subsequent rounds. Once absorbed into the service, the Ministry of External Affairs conducts intensive training before deputing officers within the country and subsequently to other countries on behalf of the nation.
- World agencies and international NGOs
A large number of not-for-profits work across the world on a wide variety of issues. It is important for them to understand the countries they are working in to be able to devise effective interventions. Consider the United Nations.
The United Nations is a world body engaged in activities ranging from peacekeeping to funding developmental projects in fields such as education, healthcare and so on. Being a multilateral organization with the presence in several nations, the United Nations recruits professionals with qualifications and experience in international relations to be able to effectively understand local government policies, prevailing political/economic conditions.
- Multinational business houses and world bodies
The trade world is literally without borders as more and more companies/business houses are setting up shop in countries across continents. Similarly, changes in policies/political conditions/economic climate or even natural calamities affect businesses all over the world and not just in countries where they take place. Organisations like the World Bank, business houses operating in multiple continents and even governments of countries recruit professionals with expertise in international relations/law/trade etc to be able to analyze and interpret events accurately and plan/re-plan their strategies accordingly.
- Journalism
As mentioned repeatedly through this entire article, globalization has impacted all sectors and journalism is no exception. Reporting, be it politics, economics or any other subject, has never been simple but has grown all the more complex today.

Psychology is a study of behavior, mind, work, conscious and non-conscious thoughts of the people. And politics is the study in which students are trained so that they can take a decision with other's help.
Politics has a better scope as compared to psychology as there is less use of a person who observes instead of the one who guides them. Right now in the country, there are many politicians who are not eligible for this. But when a proper training and education are given to them, everything works fine. For this, there is a separate subject that is political science in which one can learn about analysis of the political system, theoretical and practical application of politics.
There is also a great scope in future. One can get into civil services after graduating from this or one can become a guide or speechwriter for any political party or become a political leader and an educated well-trained person can really do something great in this field.

Hello,
International relations at graduation level mostly focus on the trade with between countries. But the course has evolved significantly over past few years with the dynamic nature of how things work internationally.
Now the focus is shifting from proper trade to social change and its impact on the relations between the country.
The course now also talks about how finance works between countries. The concept of transfer pricing in the international relations is introduced as per the revised and new curriculum.
The subjects talk about globalisation, finance, marketing, the social-economic impact between countries.
This gives an overview of how things work in the era where geographical boundaries are becoming less complicated yet more complex in terms of background workings.
All the best.

I would like to suggest you to opt for political science over history. Although history is also not a bad option but the way career in political science is increasing, it made me say this. If you have studied political science as a subject in your graduation or post graduation level, you have plenty of options available besides being a politician. In the government sector, a wide range of government occupations, from urban planning to legislature to intelligence bodies, are available for those with a major in political science. It is a common belief that political science graduates are all just made for politics and govt. agencies, but that's not true. In India, with this degree, you can make your career in journalism (You can prepare political reports, articles, blogs and interviews for print and online publications, as well as television and radio broadcasts), or can do research (you can write UGC-NET exam. After clearing it, you will be eligible to work as lecturer and pursue Ph.D side by side). Hence, by opting for political science, you can have almost any type of job provided that you must have to be dedicated to your studies and choose your college wisely. Hope this helps.
Best of luck.

Political science is a field which deals mostly with practical and empirical aspects (except few topics in political science like classical political theory).
Whereas philosophy is more abstract, normative and prescriptive in orientation.
Philosophy seeks to find answers behind why factor, like why particular phenomenon whether social, political or economic is happening and its roots and origins and endeavors to bring it closer to ideal situation.
Whereas Political Science is the field where one is supposed to engage into disinterested research refraining from any personal prejudices and preferences to explain ongoing political phenomenon.
In terms of wideness and expanse, Philosophy is much broader stream than political science. Philosophy has broad contours touching all fields of humanities right from history, sociology, and economics to culture.

There are very big areas of specialization in political science to which you can opt for potential growth of your future. According to me, you will be very much beneficial if you choose 'International Relations & Middle East Politics' as your major and 'History & Business Administration' as your minor. Because with this combination, you will be able to fetch a designated job in the global market with high pay package. With this combination, you may get the job in-International diplomacy, foreign service officer, Liaison officer, conflict analyst, trouble shooter, peace maker OR local government/civil service: administrator, policy researcher and project or program coordinator. Remember one thing that all the opportunities not just demand your academic qualifications but your internal IQ as well along with your relationship building skills. Hence, try to gain everything in this subject.
I hope this helps.
Best of luck.

If you are pursuing political science then you must be a UPSC aspirant. Political science course in itself is so vast that if you focus on it, you will not require any parallel course. But if you are aiming for UPSC then I would refer you some books that you should read that would increase your insight and at the same time prepare you for UPSC examinations. The first one is Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth and the second is India's Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra. The book Indian Polity is considered the bible for UPSC exams as there are approx 25 questions you will get in that exam from Indian Polity for sure. On the other hand, India's struggle for independence is also an important book which enlightens you about the facts and all the hard work India went through to attain independence. If you are a first-year student, I would recommend you to start taking general studies coaching from your second year.
If you do these things, you won't need any other parallel course while doing political science.