Master of Arts (Political Science) (MPS) at Indira Gandhi National Open University Portblair Regional Centre

Master of Arts (Political Science) (MPS)

Minimum Duration: 2 Years
Maximum Duration: 5 Years
Minimum Age: No bar
Maximum Age: No bar

Eligibility:
Bachelors degree or a higher degree in any discipline from a recognised University

Programme overview:
The aim of Masters Degree in Political Science is to provide the learners a sound base in political studies by an in-depth investigation into broad range of political phenomena at the national, regional and international levels.
The Programme provides option for specialising in Political Theories, Comparative Politics, International Relations and Indian Government and Politics. Learners would thus acquire skills in political analysis as well as sharpen their critical and analytical abilities.

Courses:

First Year
CourseCode	Course Name	Credits
MPS-003	India: Democracy and Development	8
MPS-001	Political Theory	8
MPS-002	International Relations: Problems & Theory	8
MPS-004	Comparative Politics: Issues and Trends	8
Second Year
CourseCode	Course Name	Credits
MPSE-003	Western Political Thought	4
MPSE-004	Social and Political Thought in Modern India	4
MPSE-001	India and the World	4
MPSE-002	State and Society in Latin America	4
MPSE-005	State and Society in Africa	4
MPSE-006	Peace and Conflict Studies	4
MPSE-007	Social Movements and Politics in India	4
MPSE-008	State Politics in India	4
MPSE-009	Canada: Politics and Society	4
MPSE-010	Dissertation (Optional)	8
MPSE-011	The European Vision in World Affairs	4
MPSE-012	State and Society in Australia	4
MPSE-013	Australia's Foreign Policy	4
MED-002	Sustainable Development: Issues and Challenges	4

Study Centre:

Name & Code	Contact Details
JNR MAHAVIDYALALA CODE - 0201	DR. M.M. MAHAJAN JNR MAHAVIDYALALA IGNOU STUDY CENTREPORT BLAIR
M G GOVT COLLEGE CODE - 0208	DR A.R.P SINHA M G GOVT COLLEGE IGNOU STUDY CENTRE KARMATANG, MAYABUNDER NORTH ANDAMAN

Related Information:

Evaluation
The evaluation consists of two parts: 1) continuous evaluation through assignments, and 2) term-end examination. In the final result, continuous evaluation (assignments of a course) carries thirty percent weightage while seventy percent weightage is given to the term-end examination. The following is the scheme of awarding divisions and grades:

Division	Percentage	Grade	Point Grade
I	80 and above	A-Excellent	5
	60 to 79.9	B-Very Good	4
II	50 to 59.9	C-Good	3
Pass	40 to 49.9	D-Satisfactory	2
Unsuccessful	Below 40	E-Unsatisfactory	1

You are required to score at least forty percent marks in both continuous evaluation (assignments) as well as term-end examination separately. In the overall computation also, you must get at least 40% marks in each course to claim the Degree in Masters in Political Science
Term-end Examinations

As stated earlier, the term-end examination is the major component of the evaluation system and it carries seventy percent weightage in the final result. You must fill and send your send your term-end examination from before the last dates i.e. 31st March for June and 30th September for the December exam.
In case you fail to secure a pass score (forty percent marks) in the term-end examination, you will be eligible to reappear at the next Term-end Examination for that course as and when it is held, within the total span of the programme.
Eligibility for Examination
To be eligible to appear at the Term-end Examination in any course, you are required to fulfil the following four condition:
1) You should have paid the course feed.
2) You should have opted and pursued the prescribed course.
3) You should have submitted the assignments for the respective course.
4) You should submit the examination form in time.