Master of Arts in Political Science (MAPS)
Political Science is known as a master discipline and it is very useful, old and important discipline of social science. Now the world is becoming more advanced and challenging for everyone due to the new innovative human idea. Study of Humanities and Social Science give great ideas on human life and gives us the idea on exercising state powers and authority. This subject has a long history in university educational system and it is spread all over the world. In this context, Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus (R. R. College) is going to start Mater Programs in Political Science from 2018 February academic session.
Program
M.A. Program in Political Science (MAPS) is a major discipline under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Science in Tribhuvan University. It is reputed postgraduate program of the University and now going to conduct at R.R Campus from 2018. The Campus is renounced Constituent Campus of Tribhuvan University located and central heart of Kathmandu Valley, in which Major Humanities and Social Science Subjects are taught. Basically, this program offers:
- an opportunity to get theoretical and practical knowledge on different dimensions of Political Sciences.
- an in-depth knowledge about multi dimensional approaches to the study of political science in global and local context.
- various methods of research including qualitative and quantitative techniques in general and their application in particular.
Medium of instruction and requirements
As per the provision of rules and regulation of the University medium of instruction will be in English. The Exam (external and internal) will be conducted in English medium, thus students must possess sound knowledge in English.
- As per TU rule, 75% attendance in class work will be compulsory.
Fee structure
- Fee structure will be decided by TU and the Campus.
Administering Examination
Final exam will be conducted by Dean’s Office of Humanities and Social Science of the University.
Criteria for Internal Assessment
- The students are requires to submit the internal assessment seminar paper, review paper, report, thesis as well as other assigned work to be given by concerned class teacher on time, as decided by the Campus. Overall grading system will be depended on both external and internal examination. The measurement of grading will be based on the following criteria:
| S.N. | Assignment | Description | Weightage/Value |
| 1 | Attendance and active participation in class room teaching | 75% compulsory attendance of total class |
10% |
| 2 | Individual and group research paper (GRP) | Presentation in class room |
10% |
| 3 | Term paper and mid-term exam | Presentation in-house seminar |
20% |
| 4 | Written Examination | Written exam conducted by Dean’s Office |
60% |
Curriculum Structure of Master’s Level in Political Science
First Semester
| Paper | Code No. | Title of Course | Credit hrs. | Remarks |
| 1. | MAPS-551 | Political Philosophy |
3 |
Required |
| 2. | MAPS-552 | Modern Political Theory |
3 |
|
| 3. | MAPS-553 | International Politics |
3 |
|
| 4. | MAPS-554 | Public Administration |
3 |
|
| 5. | MAPS-555 | Research Methodology |
3 |
Second Semester
| Paper | Code No. | Title of Course | Credit hrs. | Remarks |
| 1. | MAPS-556 | Constitution and Government |
3 |
Required |
| 2. | MAPS-557 | Public Policy and Governance |
3 |
|
| 3. | MAPS-558 | Conflict, Peace and Development |
3 |
|
| 4. | MAPS-559 | International Law |
3 |
|
| 5. | MAPS-560 | Politics and Government of Nepal |
3 |
Third Semester
| Paper | Code No. | Title of Course | Credit hrs. | Remarks |
| 1. | MAPS-561 | Comparative Government: Unitary and Federal Systems |
3 |
Required |
| 2. | MAPS-562 | Politics and Governance of South Asia |
3 |
|
| 3. | MAPS-563 | Nepalese Politics and Political Behaviour |
3 |
|
| 4. | MAPS-564 | Foreign Policy and Diplomacy of Nepal |
3 |
|
| 5. | MAPS-565(1) | International Political Economy |
3 |
*Optional
any three |
| 6. | MAPS-565(2) | Diplomacy |
3 |
|
| 7. | MAPS-565(3) | International Organization |
3 |
Fourth Semester
| Paper | Code No. | Title of Course | Credit hrs. | Remarks |
| 1. | MAPS-566 | China and India |
3 |
Required |
| 2. | MAPS-567 | Diplomacy and Human Rights |
3 |
|
| 3. | MAPS-568(1) | Regional Studies:Middle East |
3 |
*Optional
any one |
| 4. | MAPS-568(2) | Southeast Asia |
3 |
|
| 5. | MAPS568(3) | West Europe and USA |
3 |
|
| 6. | MAPS-569 | Thesis Writing |
6 |
* Optional courses will be offered on the basis of availability of teaching faculty and number of students and Thesis Writing has made a compulsory for 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.