Political Science University of Zambia

Overview

In a changing global political environment, constant reviews are critical to realign the field to the pressing employment demands on political science graduates. Therefore, the typical political science graduate is expected to enter employment that require critical thinking and thus the curriculum in political science involve the assessment of both the quality of the content and the clarity and persuasiveness of the arguments and writing style. 

Students should compose arguments not just facts gathered from meticulous review of literature, but of sound, logical synthesis of theories that combines the input provided by those facts to put forward an articulate and sound argument. Contemporary political science degree is now treated as general major under Bachelor of Arts degree.

A degree in political science world-wide offers coursework in three major streams of the field, namely: Political Theory; Comparative Politics and International Relations. Recently, there have been modifications in the manner each of the three components have been offered at undergraduate level. 

For example, many universities offer Political Theory from Classical Thought to Modern Political Thought. They also offer Comparative Politics and International Relations, as core courses for political science majors. 

Furthermore, in order to remain competitive and offer students the most recent information required for them to enter employment, an undergraduate degree programme in Political Science at University of Zambia must have these components arranged chronologically from second year to fourth year. In addition, other practical courses in comparative politics and international relations will need to be introduced or revised to suit the changing global and local political environment.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Objectives of the programme

At the end of the programme, graduates will be expected to:

• Show in-depth understanding of Political Science.
• Apply various social science scientific methods in political science research.
• Improve awareness and knowledge of contemporary issues in the field of Political Science.
• Analyse current issues in the political world