Bangalore Central Campus

Bachelor of Arts (History, Political Science/Honours/Honours with Research)
(with minor in Economics)

Open from: 08-Dec-2025 | Open until: 07-May-2026

NEP structure Double major with a minor UG Research opportunities Diversified Skill Set Individualized Learning Exchange programmes
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Programme Overview

About the Programme

CHRIST (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY) offers a Double major programme of History and Political Science, offering students a foundation for understanding the government and politics of India and the world with a proper grounding in history. The program has a minor in Economics which makes it a very rounded foundation program for a variety of career choices for the students. for the students.

Flexibility in career choices

Broad-based education

Research and analytical skills

Diverse exposure

Why at Bangalore Central Campus

Why Choose This Programme?

Get the Ultimate "Why" and "How" Combo

Don't just consume information; learn to deconstruct it 

Mastering the Art of Communication

Versatility in Career Paths

Becoming an Informed, Active Citizen

Understanding the Cycle of Human Nature

Areas of Specialisation

Choose Your Track

Government, Public Policy, and Diplomacy

The degree gives a foundation for many civil services and competitive exams.

Education, Research, and Heritage

Academic work, either teaching or research in both subjects; managing historical collections; verifying artifacts; and designing educational exhibits.

Media, Journalism, and Communications

Understanding how current events connect to historical contexts makes one a powerful storyteller and commentator.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Learn

Establish comprehension and have an in-depth and clear understanding of historical and contemporary global politics and its various actors and institutions.
Apply the knowledge in analyzing and bringing creative solutions to complex international issues through cooperation, conflict resolution, diplomacy and creative thinking.
Demonstrate critical, analytical, research, problem-solving, self-learning and communication skills required for a range of careers in public and private sectors and also for self-employment.
Demonstrate entrepreneurship, innovativeness, and continuous learning.
Exhibit dynamism, consultative decision-making, team building and such other leadership qualities.
Develop civic sense, inclusiveness, empathy, humility, integrity and display appreciation of diversity, environmental sensitivity and global perspective of issues.
Academic Curriculum

Programme Structure

The programme structure outlines the academic curriculum designed to provide a systematic progression of learning through core subjects, electives, and practical components across semesters, ensuring both theoretical understanding and skill development.

Semester 1 — Courses
COREPolitics, Ideas and Life : Pre Modern Europe4 Credits
COREPolitical Theory: Key concepts & issues4 Credits
COREPrinciples of Microeconomics3 Credits
SECData Collection Skills3 Credits
AECEnglish2 Credits
VACHolistic Education - I 1 Credits
VACEnvironment Studies1 Credits
MDCMulti Disciplinary Course3 Credits
CORECore  |  ELECElective  |  SPEC Specialisation  |  AEC Ability Enhancement Course  |  SEC Skill Enhancement Course  |  DSE Discipline Specific Elective  |  VAC Value Added Course  |  MDCMultidisciplinary Course
Semester 2 — Courses
COREThe World 1800 to 19454 Credits
COREThe World after the Wars ( include Russian history)4 Credits
COREColonial Politics in India4 Credits
COREIndian Government and Politics4 Credits
COREPrinciples of Macroeconomics3 Credits
AECEnglish2 Credits
VACHolistic Education – II1 Credits
VACUnderstanding India1 Credits
MDCMDC3 Credits
Summer Internship of 4 credits in case of Exit ( Otherwise only 21 credits )4 Credits
Semester 3 — Courses
COREEmerging East Asia in a Post Colonial Order (a) China, Japan as Far east b)4 Credits
COREWestern Political thought4 Credits
COREFundamentals of Economic Growth and Development3 Credits
AECSecond Language2 Credits
VACHolistic Education – III1 Credits
SECPolitical Communication3 Credits
MDCMDC3 Credits
CORECore  |  ELECElective  |  SPEC Specialisation  |  AEC Ability Enhancement Course  |  SEC Skill Enhancement Course  |  DSE Discipline Specific Elective  |  VAC Value Added Course  |  MDCMultidisciplinary Course
Semester 4 — Courses
COREConflicts and Reconciliations: West Asia in 20th C4 Credits
CORESociety Culture and Politics in Ancient India4 Credits
COREPublic Administration4 Credits
COREComparative Politics4 Credits
COREInternational Economics3 Credits
AECSecond Language2 Credits
SECSwayam Course / Oral History3 Credits
VACHED1 Credits
MDCMDC3 Credits
Semester 5 — Courses
COREHistoriography: Historical Methods and Writing4 Credits
COREGender History4 Credits
COREAnalysing Spatial Designs in ancient India.4 Credits
COREPublic Policy4 Credits
CORETheories & Key concepts of International Relations4 Credits
COREContemporary Political Trends4 Credits
CORECore  |  ELECElective  |  SPEC Specialisation  |  AEC Ability Enhancement Course  |  SEC Skill Enhancement Course  |  DSE Discipline Specific Elective  |  VAC Value Added Course  |  MDCMultidisciplinary Course
Semester 6 — Courses
COREPolitics and Institutions in Medieval India4 Credits
COREIndia’s Transformative phases 1947 to 2000/ or Modern India ( Modern India can be an introduction in Unit 1 4 Credits
COREHeritage and performative traditions: Medieval and Colonial India4 Credits
COREIndian Political Thought4 Credits
COREInternational Relations: Institutions and Policy making4 Credits
COREIndia and the World4 Credits
Semester 7 — History Honours
COREHistoriography: Concepts, Schools, and Debates4 Credits
COREHistory of Modern India4 Credits
CORETracing Histories/ Inferring Histories ( a)Theatre b)Visual texts c)Music d) Painting4 Credits
CORESociety and Culture of South India4 Credits
ELECFrom Origin to Passage/ The Classical Orders ( A study of Greek, Roman, Aztec, Inca, Africa, ) without Dissertation( Elective)4 Credits
CORECore  |  ELECElective  |  SPEC Specialisation  |  AEC Ability Enhancement Course  |  SEC Skill Enhancement Course  |  DSE Discipline Specific Elective  |  VAC Value Added Course  |  MDCMultidisciplinary Course
Semester 7 — Political Science Honours
CORETechnology and politics4 Credits
COREDemocracy and Ethics4 Credits
COREInternational Relations Theory4 Credits
ELECIndian Political Thought without Dissertation4 Credits
ELECPolitical Theory without Dissertation4 Credits
ELECLegacy of Indian written tradition/ Reading Histories3 Credits
ELECPolitical Economy without Dissertation3 Credits
COREDissertation – Phase 16 Credits
Semester 8 — Political Science Honours
COREFederalism in Indian Context4 Credits
COREPsephology and Electoral politics in India4 Credits
COREGender and politics4 Credits
ELECRegional Identity and politics in India without Dissertation3 Credits
ELECPolitics of Multiculturalism in India without Dissertation 3 Credits
ELECPolitical Psychology without Dissertation3 Credits
COREDissertation – Phase 16 Credits
Semester 8 — History Honours
COREPublic Histories ( a) Borderland studies b)Urban History c) Photography)4 Credits
COREHistory of Americas4 Credits
CORETraversed Routes from and to India ( silk and spice, maritime, overland)4 Credits
COREEconomic History of India/ India earned ( Agriculture , Industry Banking and Commerce)4 Credits
ELECFeminist Historiographies without Dissertation3 Credits
ELECMaterial Cultures : A History of Jewellery and Textiles of India without Dissertation3 Credits
ELECEcological / Environmental History without Dissertation ( Elective )3 Credits
COREDissertation Phase 26 Credits
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Eligibility & Fee Structure

Eligibility Criteria
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After Graduation

Career Paths

Academics Teachers
Research analysts
Media - reporters,
Journalists
Civil services
Politics
Historian
Curators of Museums
Risk analysts Managers
HR Social activists
Content writers
Influencers
Personalised Path

Your Career Roadmap

Select a specialisation track to explore the learning journey and career outcomes tailored to your chosen domain.

S1-S2
Foundation

The degree gives a foundation for many civil services and competitive exams.

Foundation
Government, Public Policy, and Diplomacy Track — Career Outcomes
Civil servants Politicians Analysts
Average Starting Package: ₹ 20 LPA
S7-S8
Managing historical collections

Academic work, either teaching or research in both subjects; managing historical collections; verifying artifacts; and designing educational exhibits.

Managing historical collections
Education, Research, and Heritage Track — Career Outcomes
School Teachers Faculty in Universities Museologists Curators Researchers
Average Starting Package: ₹ 12 LPA
S7-S8
Foundation

Understanding how current events connect to historical contexts makes one a powerful storyteller and commentator.

Foundation
Media, Journalism, and Communications Track — Career Outcomes
Journalists Media content creators Influencers Risk analysts
Average Starting Package: ₹ 6 LPA
From the Department

Message from the HOD

HOD Name
Dr Madhumati Deshpande
International Studies, Political Science and History)
Bangalore Central Campus

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 q

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International Studies, Political Science and History, Bangalore Central Campus
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Message from the HOD

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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