Distance BA (Hons) - Political Science
Registrations are open at DU SOL for Academic Year 2026 in Distance BA (Political Science) Hons. The Course equips students with Analytical & Critical thinking skills that help in understanding political events. Admissions are open till 31st August 2025. Enroll now and make a career in Law, Journalism, and Governance.
BA (Hons) Political Science Distance Education Overview
University of Delhi, School of Open Learning (SOL), offers BA (Hons) in Political Science, through distance education. Distance BA Hons in Political Science is a specialization of Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree. It is an undergraduate program, recognized and approved by UGC (University Grant Commission). Distance BA Hons Political Science is a three year Undergraduate program. To be eligible for admission in BA Hons (Political Science), students must have completed their 12th grade from any recognized educational board.
Its curriculum includes theory & practices of Politics, International Relations, and Government. Students explore political systems, public policies, International relations, political theory, and governmental structures.Completing B.A Hons in Political Science opens a career path to various fields like Law, Journalism, Media & Governance. Students can get a job profile as a Lawyer, Journalist, Policy Analyst, Diplomat, Political Scientist, and many more. They can even prepare for Government exams like UPSC, SSC, etc.
Distance BA Hons (Political Science) Course Duration & Eligibility
Distance BA Hons in Political Science from DU, School of Open Learning (SOL) has a course duration of 3 years, which can be extended up to 6 years and course can be completed in 6 years. This flexibility in course duration is given to students so that they can pursue a degree without affecting other commitments.
DU SOL has set some eligibility conditions for admission in BA Political Science Hons. All interested students need to have a minimum of 50% marks in their 12th exams. There is a relaxation in minimum marks requirement given to reserved category students, Orphans and PwD students.
Accreditation & Approvals
UGC-DEB Entitled
Approved by the University Grants Commission
NAAC A+ Accredited
by National Assessment and Accreditation Council
AICTE Accredited
by All India Council for Technical Education
DU SOL BA (Hons)
Political Science Curriculum
| Category | Subjects | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core | Understanding Political Theory Ideas and Institutions in Indian Political Thought Colonialism and Nationalism in India | 4 each |
| Generic Elective (Any one) | History – Delhi through the Ages: The making of its Early Modern History Sanskrit – Basic Sanskrit Economics – Principles of Microeconomics I Psychology – Foundations of Psychology | 4 |
| Category | Subjects | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core | Perspectives on Public Administration Methods and Approaches in Comparative Political Analysis Introduction to International Relations: Theories, Concepts and Debates | 4 each |
| Generic Elective (Any one) | History – Delhi through the Ages: Colonial to Contemporary Times Sanskrit – Basic Principles of Ayurveda Economics – Principles of Macroeconomics I Psychology – Health and Well Being | 4 |
| Category | Subjects | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core | Political Theory: Concepts & Debates Ancient and Medieval Indian Political Thought Constitutional Democracy and Government in India | 4 each |
| Generic Elective | Any one subject | 4 |
| Ability Enhancement | Any one | 2 |
| Skill Enhancement | Any one | 2 |
| Value Addition | Any one | 2 |
| Category | Subjects | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core | Public Administration in India Concepts in Comparative Political Analysis Global Politics | 4 each |
| Generic Elective | Any one subject | 4 |
| Ability Enhancement | Any one | 2 |
| Skill Enhancement | Any one | 2 |
| Value Addition | Any one | 2 |
| Category | Subjects | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core | Western Political Philosophy I Modern Indian Political Thought Political Process in India | 4 each |
| Discipline Specific Elective | Compulsory | 4 |
| Generic Elective | Any one subject | 4 |
| Skill Enhancement | Any one | 2 |
| Category | Subjects | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core | Public Policy Comparative Political Systems India’s Foreign Policy: Challenges and Strategies | 4 each |
| Discipline Specific Elective | Research Methods in Politics | 4 |
| Generic Elective | Any one subject | 4 |
| Skill Enhancement | Any one | 2 |
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DU SOL BA (Hons) Political Science (Distance) Fees Structure
School of Open Learning, DU has a flexible & affordable fee structure for its B.A Hons in Political Science program. It aims at providing accessible education at affordable fees. In addition to program fee, there is an application fee of INR 500 which is compulsory to pay and is not refundable. DU SOL also offers Financial Assistance to Economically Weaker Section and Reserved Category students.
Here is total fee structure breakage (General):