Does IGNOU provide a BA (Hons.) degree in political science?

Yes, IGNOU provides BA Honours in Political Science also known as (BAPSH).

The course has started in January 2020. It is one of the prominent courses offered by the university attracting a large number of students from across the country. IGNOU has developed a robust mechanism for providing social sciences and is well-reputed for it.

The details about the course are as follows.

Admission:

• The course is of distance format but is counted as a full-time course.

• The minimum duration is 3 years and the maximum is up to approximately 6 years.

• The fee structure stands at Rs.3,200 per year for general category students. The total comes around Rs.9,600.

• An additional amount of Rs. 200 is to be paid in the first year for the registration.

Eligibility:

• The minimum criterion stands at 10+2 or its equivalent score.

• The candidates having Bachelor Preparatory Programme degree are also eligible. It is a kind of non-formal option for students who have not passed 10+2.

Program Structure:

The course is based on credit mechanisms and contains a total of 148 credits in total. The course curriculum is as follows.

All programs carry 6 credits while the skill & ability enhancement carries only 4 credits making it 148 in total. The course is made up of blocks, every 6 credit courses consist of 4-5 blocks.

Program Resources:

The course is offered in both mediums, i.e. English and Hindi. It depends on the candidate which options to choose during registration. The study material is expected to arrive after 1 month of registration. The study material is provided in the following forms.

• Self-learning material

• Audio-video programs

• Teleconferencing sessions

• Face to Face counseling by academic counselors

• Assignments/Tutorials/ Practicals /Dissertation/Project work

The university tries to make this course different from conventional universities by giving much scope of the varied course curriculum. It is a good option for students who want to gain interdisciplinary knowledge through distance learning.