Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Understanding Power, Shaping Futures
The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (BA PoS) program provides a comprehensive understanding of governments, public policies, and political behavior, utilizing both humanistic and scientific perspectives to make sense of contemporary political phenomena. This program will expose students to local and international political structures, acquainting them with the theories necessary to analyze and navigate their complexities — how the systems are maintained, and how they are challenged. Students will explore the discipline's sub-fields and methods, developing skills in research, critical thinking, and communication. The curriculum emphasizes the connections between individual and institutional levels, as well as national and global models of policy-making and governance. Graduates will be prepared to engage ethically in political involvement and practice, and to contribute to informed discussions on current issues and problems within national and global contexts.
Career Opportunities
Government and Public Service: Policy analysis, public administration, legislative staff, and civil service.
International Relations: Diplomatic service, international organizations, and NGOs.
Political Consulting and Advocacy: Political campaigns, lobbying, and advocacy groups.
Research and Academia: Political research, think tanks, and teaching.
Journalism and Media: Political reporting, commentary, and analysis.
Law: Legal research, paralegal work, and law school (with further education).
Business: Public affairs, corporate social responsibility, and government relations.
Program Highlights
Comprehensive Understanding of Political Science: Exploration of governments, public policies, and political behavior.
Interdisciplinary Approach: Utilization of both humanistic and scientific perspectives and skills.
Development of Research Skills: Ability to design and execute research inquiries using quantitative and qualitative methods.
Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills: Ability to critique, judge, and respond to current issues and problems.
Effective Communication Skills: Demonstration of written, visual, and oral presentation skills.
Ethical Political Engagement: Development of a predisposition towards ethical political involvement and practice.
Global and National Contexts: Understanding of historical and contemporary developments in both national and global contexts.
Flexibility in Curriculum: Higher Educational Institutions (HEls) have the latitude to add courses that are deemed necessary to allow the students a deeper exploration and understanding of the various fields in the discipline.
Core Competencies: Students will compare, contrast and classify the major concepts in the discipline, and recognize and define the distinctiveness of the discipline, its sub-fields, theories and methods.
