Currently

B.A Hons. International Relations

(specialisation Indian Foreign Policy)

4-year –8 Semester course as per UGC Directives

Syllabus

First Year:

1st Semester

Conceptual understanding of International Relations /Foreign Policy -Various Theories

2nd Semester

Diplomacy

Economic Diplomacy
Cyber Diplomacy
Space Diplomacy
Science Diplomacy
Climate Change and Environment
Defense Diplomacy
Countering terrorism and radicalisation
Cultural Diplomacy
Media Diplomacy
Para Diplomacy

Second Year:

3rd Semester

India’s Diplomatic Initiatives

Neighborhood “First”,
Look East to “Act East”,
"Look west” to " Link and ACT West,
Indian Diaspora's Partnership with New India,
International Yoga Day,
Vaccine Diplomacy,
Initiative of International Solar Alliance,
Net-Zero Emissions by 2070,
Personal Diplomacy: US, Russia, China and India,

4th Semester

India’s Foreign Relations

  1. Neighbourhood
  2. Southeast Asia (ASEAN)
  3. East Asia
  4. Eurasia-Central Asia
  5. Gulf-Iran, West Asia, and North Africa
  6. Africa
  7. Europe and the European Union
  8. Latin America
  9. Oceania-Australia, New Zealand

Third Year:

5th Semester

India and Major Powers

-USA, Russia, and China

6th Semester

Area Studies

EU, Central Asia, South-East Asia, East Asia, Latin America, Oceania

Fourth Year:

7th Semester

India in International and Regional Organisations

8th Semester

Thesis
Academic Environment at FPS

1. Regular class lectures, assignments, student group discussions, live interactive class room /online lectures by subject experts.

79 Lectures on Indian Foreign Policy uploaded on YouTube during 2022-23

https://www.youtube.com/@mahendragaur9451

2. Diplomatic Pilgrimage

-Visit to Indian MEA,Parliament,Foreign Embassies, Media Houses

3. Spiritual Pilgrimage

-Visit to Indian Spiritual /Heritage sites
Diploma Courses
Understanding Indian Cultural diplomacy
  1. Indian Yoga
  2. Indian Dance
  3. Indian Music

Why international students should consider pursuing their studies on Indian foreign policy in India.

An international student in India, will find the country, home to a mix of international cultures, contemporary thinking, and exciting experiences. Students can go on a journey full of discoveries of exotic places, people, and traditions. However, the open and all-embracing nature of the country helps students quickly find ground and become truly global citizens by cultivating an international perspective.

Overall attractiveness is increased by the focus on academic achievement and the adaptable curriculum.