Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science is a 2 Year semester based program by Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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The students opting to get MAPS degree must hold at least Bachelor's Degree from any University or TU. According to the current rules and regulations of the TU, the students have to pass the entrance examination, conducted by the TU, and should get a passing grade in the entrance exam. The department (CDPS) will publish notice for that.
S.N. | Course Title | Course Code | Credit/Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Political Philosophy | MAPS-551 | 3 / 48 |
2 | Modern Political Theory | MAPS-552 | 3 / 48 |
3 | International Politics | MAPS-553 | 3 / 48 |
4 | Public Administration | MAPS-554 | 3 / 48 |
5 | Research Methodology | MAPS-555 | 3 / 48 |
S.N. | Course Title | Course Code | Credit/Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Constitution and Government | MAPS-556 | 3 / 48 |
2 | Public Policy and Governance | MAPS-557 | 3 / 48 |
3 | Conflict, Peace and Development | MAPS-558 | 3 / 48 |
4 | International Law | MAPS-559 | 3 / 48 |
5 | Politics and Government of Nepal | MAPS-560 | 3 / 48 |
S.N. | Course Title | Course Code | Credit/Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Comparative Government: Unitary & Federal Systems | MAPS-561 | 3 / 48 |
2 | Politics and Governance of South Asia | MAPS-562 | 3 / 48 |
3 | Nepalese Politics and Political Behaviour | MAPS-563 | 3 / 48 |
4 | Foreign Policy and Diplomacy of Nepal | MAPS-564 | 3 / 48 |
Optional (Any One):
S.N. | Course Title | Course Code | Credit/Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | International Political Economy | MAPS-565-1 | 3 / 48 |
2 | Diplomacy | MAPS-565-2 | 3 / 48 |
3 | International Organization | MAPS-565-3 | 3 / 48 |
4 | Political Sociology | MAPS-565-4 | 3 / 48 |
5 | Multiculturalism | MAPS-565-5 | 3 / 48 |
S.N. | Course Title | Course Code | Credit/Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | China and India | MAPS-566 | 3 / 48 |
2 | Human Rights and Democracy | MAPS-567 | 3 / 48 |
Optional : Regional Studies (Any One)
S.N. | Course Title | Course Code | Credit/Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Middle East | MAPS-568-1 | 3 / 48 |
2 | Southeast Asia | MAPS-568-2 | 3 / 48 |
3 | West Europe and USA | MAPS-568-3 | 3 / 48 |
Thesis Writing (Compulsory):6 Credits
Understand political theories and ideologies.
Analyze government systems and political behavior.
Study public administration and policy-making.
Explore national and international political issues.
Develop research and critical thinking skills.
Prepare for careers in academia, civil service, and politics.
MA in Political Science (MAPS) is a major discipline under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Tribhuvan University. It is one of the oldest and most reputed postgraduate programs dedicated to developing qualified students with knowledge about theory and practices in the political field.
The MAPS is a four-semester program in which every semester is of six months duration. This program is to be launched by the 2014 February academic session. The interdisciplinary approach of this program is intended to provide theoretical knowledge of political science in general and understanding of Nepalese politics and the political system in particular.
This program offers:
