Tribhuvan University
Humanities and Social Sciences
2 year(s)
Master of Arts in Political Science (MAPS) is a two year, 4 semester program of Tribhuvan University. Currently, campuses outside Kathmandu valley are running annual system and the campuses inside valley are running the program in semester system. The course is over viewed by the Central Department of Political Sciences under the faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in TU, Kirtipur, Kathmandu. The Master of Arts in Political Science (MA Political Science) degree is awarded by the Tribhuvan University.
MA in Political Science program is designed to produce competent graduates in the related field. The course can be ideal for those seeking to make a career in professional political science along with other sectors such as law, journalism, business and government. In addition to the theoretical knowledge, students benefits from robust methodological training.
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 program dedicated to develop qualified students having knowledge about theory and practices in political field. The interdisciplinary approach of this program is tended to provide theoretical knowledge of political science in general and the understanding of Nepalese politics and political system in particular.
This program offers:
Objectives of the course:
Central Department of Political Science has made Thesis Writing a Compulsory course to each and every student for the completion of Master's Degree in Political Science. It is equivalent to Two Papers, i.e. Six Credit Hours in Final Fourth Semester.
In order to enroll in MA Political Science course a prospective student must have the following qualifications:
Code No. | Subject | Credit Hrs. |
MAPS-551 | Political Philosophy | 3 |
MAPS-552 | Modern Political Theory | 3 |
MAPS-553 | International Politics | 3 |
MAPS-554 | Public Administration | 3 |
MAPS-555 | Research Methodology | 3 |
Code No. | Subject | Credit Hrs. |
MAPS-556 | Constitution and Government | 3 |
MAPS-557 | Public Policy and Governance | 3 |
MAPS-558 | Conflict, Peace and Development | 3 |
MAPS-559 | International Law | 3 |
MAPS-560 | Politics and Government of Nepal | 3 |
Code No. | Subject | Credit Hrs. |
MAPS-561 | Comparative Government | 3 |
MAPS-562 | Politics and governance of South Asia | 3 |
MAPS-563 | Nepalese Politics and Political Behaviour | 3 |
MAPS-564 | Foreign Policy and Diplomacy of Nepal | 3 |
MAPS-565 (1) | International Political Economy | 3 |
MAPS-565 (2) | Diplomacy | 3 |
MAPS-565 (3) | International Organization | 3 |
Code No. | Subject | Credit Hrs. |
MAPS-566 | China and India | 3 |
MAPS-567 | Democracy and Human Rights | 3 |
MAPS-568(1) | Regional Studies: Middle East | 3 |
MAPS-568(2) | Southeast Asia | 3 |
MAPS-565 (3) | West Europe and USA | 3 |