Our curriculum covers a large number of themes including democratic practices, violence, social movements, political power, law, justice and freedom, civic action, populism, spaces and infrastructures, marginality and privilege, the state, international relations, and globalisation. We draw from recognised subfields of political theory, political philosophy, comparative politics, Indian politics, public policy, political economy and international politics. In exploring the history of ideas, we highlight the issues and idioms of politics of the ‘global south’. A special focus is also placed on Indian democratic experiences and challenges. Through a set of core and elective courses, students not only broaden their understanding of the field of politics but also deepen their knowledge in areas of their interest within it.
At a time of ecological crisis, global pandemics, abundance of digital objects and communication, the ideas of politics, decision-making and territoriality are undergoing significant transformation. Growing inequality within and across states and societies at a time of rapid globalisation throws new challenges before governments and international organisations. Students doing a Politics major will gain the understanding to unpack complexities, including deeper ethical questions underlying these phenomena.
Major:
To earn a Major in Politics, a student must complete twelve courses (48 credits) as well as complete a Capstone thesis project or two additional electives (8 credits) to earn a total of 56 credits, out of which:
1. Six are required courses (24 credits)
2. Six are elective courses (24 credits)
3. A Capstone thesis or two additional elective courses (8 credits)
Minor:
To earn a Minor in Politics, a student must complete six courses (24 credits), out of which:
1. Three are required courses (12 credits)
2. Three are elective courses (12 credits)
Concentration:
To earn a Concentration in Politics, a student must complete any three Politics courses (12 credits).
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PhD, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
DPhil, Oxford University PhD, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar PhD, The New School for Social Research PhD, School of Law and Government, Dublin City University PhD, Jawaharlal Nehru University PhD, University of Illinois
Dr Sambaiah Gundimeda
Associate Professor of Politics
Discipline Coordinator for PoliticsDr Sambaiah Gundimeda
Associate Professor of Politics
Discipline Coordinator for Politics
Professor Bishnu Mohapatra
Director of Moturi Satyanarayana Centre for Advanced Study and Professor of PoliticsProfessor Bishnu Mohapatra
Director of Moturi Satyanarayana Centre for Advanced Study and Professor of Politics
Dr Dyotana Banerjee
Assistant Professor of PoliticsDr Dyotana Banerjee
Assistant Professor of Politics
Dr Geeti Das
Assistant Professor of PoliticsDr Geeti Das
Assistant Professor of Politics
Dr Proma Raychaudhury
Assistant Professor of politicsDr Proma Raychaudhury
Assistant Professor of politics
Dr Shilpi Singh
Assistant Professor of PoliticsDr Shilpi Singh
Assistant Professor of Politics
Professor Swarna Rajagopalan
Visiting Professor in Political ScienceProfessor Swarna Rajagopalan
Visiting Professor in Political Science
The Krea Politics graduate will be better prepared to play their role as active citizens and effective members of their political communities. It provides a solid ground on which they can pursue their careers in government, civil service, not-for-profit institutions, international organisations, and media. It also provides a foundation for undertaking further studies in specialised areas such as law and governance, urban politics, public policy, and international studies.
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