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DECCAN HERALD
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2005-07-08
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The challenges and option for students of political science are many. You could choose to be a political analyst, join the civil service, serve in the Indian Foreign service and even teach at the college or university level.
Politics plays a very important role in our daily lives. Our education, jobs, lifestyle, taxes are all influenced by political decisions of the policy makers.
If you find politics interesting, maybe you could think of studying political science.
One of the definitions of political science at http://www.google.co.in/search?hl=en&lr=&oi=defmore&q=define:Political+Science states that it is systematic study of the allocation and transfer of power in decision making.
It comprises several areas like Comparative Politics, International Politics, Political Philosophy, National Politics and Methodology.
What can a person do after a degree in Political Science? According to the website, http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040921/jobs/career.htm the Civil Services in general, and the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) in particular, is a popular option for students of Political Science. Those interested in teaching, can opt to teach Political science and International Relations at the college or University levels.
With the growing popularity of websites and television channels, one can look for a career as a political analyst with a media organisation.
Over 90 per cent of Indian universities offer programmes in political Science at the bachelors and masters level states the website, http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050112/jobs/career.htm. To know more about the subjects offered, you can check the website of Jamia Millia Islamia at http://jmi.nic.in/Fsoc/FacMem_PolSc.htm.
With rapid progress in communication technology, barriers between nations and states are coming down. In order to work with other nations it is important to understand their political system and the factors that influence their policy making. There are several universities in America and Europe offering courses in Political Science. There are several research programmes and scope for working on projects that match your interests. To study abroad check the websitehttp://www.wmich.edu/politics/undergrad/#why which tells you about the courses offered under Political Science and career prospects for the students. Another website, http://web.mit.edu/polisci/grad/careers.html says that the students prepared for careers that transcend national borders. Indian politics is complex and often mind-boggling. Check the website http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/2001/08/14/stories/13140177.htm which has a review of the volume titled, Democracy in India edited by Niraja Gopal Jayal.
The book is divided into six parts, and there are 17 papers, written by eminent men. To understand the scope and significance of politicalscience, check the websites, http://www.library.ubc.ca/poli/ and http://www.psr.keele.ac.uk/. These have comprehensive listing of political science related information on the web.
Go online. The challenges and option for students of political science are many and the information is just a click away.
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