POLITICAL STUDIES

Degree : Sarjana Sosial (Bachelor of Social Science)
Campus Location : Depok Campus
Lecture Schedule : Morning/Daytime
Length of Study : 8 Semesters
Language : Indonesian
Accreditation : A

Political Studies teaches political policies and systems, its practical implementation and the characterized behavior. It is generally correlated with a ruling government system of a nation.

The objective of this program is preparing students to have academic abilities in implementing and developing political science to improve community life. This will lead to the outcome of graduates who possess competence in basic scientific skills of political science, applied knowledge and skills in accordance with political science and constructing a strategy of political science development which fits the current circumstances.

There are two concentrations in the Political Studies program: Politics and Democratization in Indonesia and Comparative Politics. Politics and Democratization in Indonesia focuses on political problems in Indonesia, in which students are able to analyze the current political issues at local or national level. Comparative Politics allows students to study political systems of many different countries. It gives students the opportunity to develop their critical thinking and analytical skill regarding the world’s political issues.

Career Outlook

A degree in political studies can lead to a number of promising careers in governmental offices for both home and foreign affairs, political parties, law firm, journalism and mass media, research and education.