About International Studies, Political Science and History
The Department of International Studies, Political Science, and History in consonance with its mission statement is committed to grooming socially concerned and politically conscious citizens and effective public policy experts. The Department is committed to creating an atmosphere for the teaching and research of the complex forces that determine the shape of the 21st century on politics in all its magnitudes; national, international, comparative, theoretical, and empirical.
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The Department of International Studies, Political Science and History is part of the School of Social Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University).
The Department offers two undergraduate programmes in History Economics and Political Science (HEP) and Economics, Political Science, and Sociology (EPS). The Department also offers MA in International Studies and Ph.D. in International Studies, Political Science and History.
These programmes introduce students to the theory and practice of Political Science and International Relations. It provides a platform to understand and analyse issues of power, authority, and governance. Studying and discussing the key questions that confront academics and practitioners can help students become better citizens while enhancing their analytical and communication skills.
The experienced faculty of the department create several opportunities for the students to explore the wide array of issues that arise in politics today and help students hone their skills of enquiry and research.
VISION
To become a globally recognized center for Excellence with a critical understanding of the past and present, towards constructing a comprehensive future.
MISSION
Mission of the department is to groom socially concerned and politically conscious citizens and effective public policy experts with a strong grounding in interdisciplinary approaches by providing a platform for critical analysis, experimentation, and discovery.
Message from the HoD
The students live up to the vision of the University with Excellence in their chosen field and service to the society.
Dr Vagishwari S P
hod.iph@christuniversity.in
Featuring the traditional and most popular disciplines of Social Sciences the Department has emerged as one of the most prominent ones in India’s History, Politics, International Relations and Area Studies turf. The department has become well known for its in-depth multidisciplinary approach, experienced and highly qualified faculty and the range of curricular and co-curricular programmes.
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Featuring the traditional and most popular disciplines of Social Sciences the Department has emerged as one of the most prominent ones in India’s History, Politics, International Relations and Area Studies turf. The department has become well known for its in-depth multidisciplinary approach, experienced and highly qualified faculty and the range of curricular and co-curricular programmes.
The Department offers PhD Programmes with distinct interdisciplinary qualities in the field of International Relations, History and Political Science. The Department’s Masters Programme has today evolved to compose of all International Relations’ major area studies, theories, their applications, as well as global tongues like French and Mandarin. It has been moulded with the foremost agenda of making well-equipped professionals out of its student pool.
Our well known Undergraduate programmes are training students holistically and with a focus on career and contribution to the society. The students live up to the vision of the university with Excellence in their chosen field and service to the society. The details of the activities of the department, research and publication of the faculty and the students is well documented in this website. Do contact us if you need further details.
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Browse the graduate and undergraduate degrees and majors offered by CHRIST’s 10 Schools and learn more about admissions requirements, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities.
| Program Name | Department | Program Type | Campus |
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| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History | International Studies, Political Science and History | Doctoral (PhD) | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science | International Studies, Political Science and History | Doctoral (PhD) | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Studies | International Studies, Political Science and History | Doctoral (PhD) | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Master of Arts International Studies | International Studies, Political Science and History | Postgraduate Programmes | Bangalore Central Campus |
| BA (Economics, Political Science/Honours/Honours with Research) | International Studies, Political Science and History | Undergraduate Programmes | Delhi NCR Campus |
| Bachelor of Arts (Political Science/Honours/Honours with Research) | International Studies, Political Science and History | Undergraduate Programmes | Bangalore Bannerghatta Road Campus |
| Bachelor of Arts (History, Political Science/Honours/Honours with Research) (with minor in Economics) | International Studies, Political Science and History | Undergraduate Programmes | Bangalore Central Campus |
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