Overview

At Comparative Politics and Political Theory from Jawaharlal Nehru University the study of political systems has for long relied on three broad types of analytical tools - structural functionalism of systems theory; political-economic interpretations of state and society; and the theory of the third world system and its dependency on first world developmental model.

Key Features

The Comparative Politics and Political Theory programme at Jawaharlal Nehru University will aim at engaging with the world of political concepts and practices in comparative perspectives. Courses would focus on thought from the Global South as well as Indian thinking in particular, comparative understanding of nationalism as theory and practice; and thinking beyond the rational in politics.

The Research Methods course would strive to offer students tools of critical comparison, and practical training in doing research. The Seminar Course would train students in writing skills, and help them to finalize their research topic by the end of the second semester.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods

Seminar Course

Comparing the Political: Concepts and Practices

Counter-hegemonic Thought in the Global South

Theorizing Politics beyond the Rational

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-16 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Delhi, India

Disciplines

Public Policy Political Science View 12 other Masters in Public Policy in India

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Foreign Nationals applying for admission as self financing students are required to provide detail of the Bank account, etc. with their application forms and a certificate from their respective bankers to the effect that they have sufficient funds available in their bank account to sustain their studies in India for the duration of the programme.

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