Academic Department

The department of Political Science has been established in the year of 1950 and this department is a part of the glorious heritage of St. Xavier's College. As a community of Students and Faculty, the Department is committed to academic freedom and equal access to education. The department of Political Science is adequately staffed with highly competent faculty. The competency of the faculty is proved every year by virtue of the results of the students and the placements they receive at the National as well as International level.

The Department of Political Science, St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi has undoubtedly carved a niche for itself not only in the College but also in the city of Ranchi. It is one of the most sought after departments for admission by students in the Undergraduate and Post-graduate Programme. The Department is acknowledged for the discipline and academic rigour with which the classes are conducted throughout the semesters. The academic faculty of the Department have specialization and doctorates on different issues and area-studies which contributes to the enrichment of knowledge of the students. There is a regular and extremely healthy teacher-student inter-face that ensures constant interaction and exchange of facts and viewpoints. The faculty are encouraged to keep the students engaged in the process of learning by adopting conventional and innovative methods of teaching and instruction. The holding of presentations, debates, discussions and organization of field studies, surveys and research on the various topics being taught in class is encouraged. Every attempt is made by the Department to instill confidence and a sense of responsibility among the students by encouraging them to take initiative to organize academic and extra-curricular activities. A concerted effort is made to hone the skills of students so that they become ready and eligible to perform well in the job market. Students are encouraged to opt for a wide variety of career options depending upon their interest and aspirations. Some of the notable areas where students of our Department have constantly been absorbed are universities, think-tanks, print and electronic media, central and state administration, NGOs and INGOs. The Department strives to excel in every field by means of its specific focus on growth and expansion and endeavours to serve the cause of education to the best of its capacity.

Programmes:

• The Department offers full time courses in B.A. (Political Science) and M.A. (Political Science).
• The four-year undergraduate programme in Political Science is divided into eight semesters. It provides a wide range of ideas and concepts about historical & modern political systems, public administration, governmental policies and procedures, international relations and public affairs. It offers students an opportunity to investigate several aspects of political science, such as the theory and practice of politics and the political system and behaviour analysis and description.
• The department also runs a two year MA programme in Political Science which is divided into four semesters. It consists of exploring the specialized knowledge of Indian and International politics to graduate students. It introduces the students to the idea of political theory, its history and approaches, and an assessment of its critical and contemporary trends. Further, the programme is designed to reconcile political theory and practice through reflections on the ideas and practices related to democracy.

Degree	Programme	Duration	Syllabus	Faculty
Undergraduate	B.A. - Political Science	4 Years under NEP	View	View
Postgraduate	M.A. - Political Science	2 Years under CBCS	View