SUMMARY
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In recent years the Maldives has seen the birth of new political concepts like democracy. The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of politics and government and an opportunity to become knowledgeable in major trends, debates, theories and methods in political science. The programme will build students’ analytical skills to better understand politics and government in both the Maldivian and international contexts. The programme offers a wide spectrum of subjects, ranging from areas such as political theory, human rights, gender studies, politics of development and environment, governance and international relations. Completion of the course will also prepare students for further research and graduate studies in the areas related to Political Science and International Relations.
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General Notes
Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
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CORE | DHI113 Dhivehi for Professionals (CORE) | Dhivehi for Professionals | Nil | 15 Dhivehi for Professionals (CORE) (15) (15) | 870 870 |
GEN105 Academic Discourse (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
HIS101 Ancient History of the Maldives (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
POL103 Introduction to Political Science (CORE) | Nil | 1,320 1,320 | |||
Semester Total | 60 | 3,930 3,930 |
Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
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CORE | POL105 Introduction to Political Theory (CORE) | Introduction to Political Theory | Nil | 15 Introduction to Political Theory (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,320 1,320 |
POL107 Introduction to International Relations (CORE) | Nil | 1,320 1,320 | |||
POL109 Islam & Political Thought (CORE) | Nil | 1,320 1,320 | |||
POL111 Maldivian Government (CORE) | Nil | 1,320 1,320 | |||
Semester Total | 60 | 5,280 5,280 |
Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
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CORE | POL203 Culture & Politics in a Modern World (CORE) | Culture & Politics in a Modern World | POL103 | 15 Culture & Politics in a Modern World (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,320 1,320 |
POL205 Politics of Development & Environment (CORE) | POL103 | 1,320 1,320 | |||
POL207 Foreign Policy (CORE) | POL103 | 1,320 1,320 | |||
PSY201 Critical Thinking (CORE) | Nil | 870 870 | |||
Semester Total | 60 | 4,830 4,830 |
Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
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CORE | HIS201 Medieval History of Maldives (CORE) | Medieval History of Maldives | Nil | 15 Medieval History of Maldives (CORE) (15) (15) | 870 870 |
POL201 Politics & International Human Rights (CORE) | POL103 & POL107 | 1,320 1,320 | |||
POL209 Governance and Democracy (CORE) | POL103 & POL107 | 1,320 1,320 | |||
POL211 Documenting Politics in Print & Digital Media (CORE) | Nil | 1,320 1,320 | |||
Semester Total | 60 | 4,830 4,830 |
Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
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CORE | POL301 Political Leadership (CORE) | Political Leadership | POL103 | 15 Political Leadership (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,320 1,320 |
POL303 Research & Political Science: Skills and Methods (CORE) | Nil | 1,320 1,320 | |||
POL305 International Organizations (CORE) | POL103 & POL107 | 1,320 1,320 | |||
POL307 International Law (CORE) | POL103 & POL107 | 1,320 1,320 | |||
Semester Total | 60 | 5,280 5,280 |
Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
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CORE | HIS301 Modern Maldivian History (CORE) | Modern Maldivian History | Nil | 15 Modern Maldivian History (CORE) (15) (15) | 870 870 |
POL309 Politics of Gender (CORE) | POL103 | 1,320 1,320 | |||
POL311 Comparative Politics & Public Policy (CORE) | POL103 | 1,320 1,320 | |||
POL313 Regional Politics and SAARC (CORE) | POL107 | 1,320 1,320 | |||
Semester Total | 60 | 4,830 4,830 |
Course Total | 360 CP | Total: 28,980 28,980 |
Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.
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