Program 

Department of Political Science

Mission

The Department of Political Science aims to educate students in the study of governance and develop critical thinking skills through analyzing different kinds of governments across the world, as well as regional governments. Students are encouraged to assess different political systems and think of how to apply best practices to their own region.

Introduction

The Bachelors program in the Department of Political Science is a three year British style program. In the first two years students take a variety of required courses which are geared towards providing students of politics with a broad understanding of the basic principles of politics. The courses include political theory, international relations, comparative politics, research methodology, as well as courses on Middle Eastern politics. In their third year students are required to write a thesis and are allowed to choose courses from a number of electives so they have the opportunity to pursue areas that are of interest to them.

Why choose this department?

A major in political science is a good choice for students wishing to pursue careers in government such as working in their foreign ministry, working on domestic policy issues or working on political campaigns. It is also compatible for careers with NGOs, international organizations, journalism and jobs requiring analytical thinking.

Faculty

Name

Ustina Markus
Francis Owtram
Nigel Greaves
Usman Tar
Alex Danilovich

Post

Head of Department
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer

Qualifications, degrees

PhD
PhD
PhD
PhD
PhD