BA Offers Many Paths — We’ll Focus on Those Linked to India’s Four Pillars
As Indians, we all have stories about how our childhood memories involve us sitting across tea in a heated political discussion, in a debate brought on by the TV news during dinner or watching a Bollywood courtroom drama, where justice always wins. What's the substance of it all? Have you ever thought of it from outside the frame?
What if, in the place of watching those national dramas unfold, you were the one creating the laws, enforcing the rules, interpreting justice or promoting the truth? Because you can. And it will not be just about watching, it will be meaningful work that invokes purpose and power, and it's all possible through two little letters - B.A.
A Bachelor of Arts is not just something people pick because it is a generic post-secondary option to "figure it out". But a BA in harmonious alignment with the Four Pillars of Democracy in India will launch you into impact. Let's break it down in this blog.
Pillar 1: Legislature — LAW
Let’s admit it, many of us can think about a time we yelled at the television during a political debate or were incredibly frustrated by a government decision. Perhaps you are the one in your friend group chat who breaks down election results better than any news anchor. If that sounds like you, congratulations, you are already there to study political science. The Legislature, where laws are created and national changes happen, is the democratic engine for India; it needs sharper drivers.
A BA in Political Science would be the perfect start. You will engage with course materials where you will not simply memorise who the Prime Minister was in 1975. Instead, you will learn about how political systems are structured, how power is negotiated, how ideologies shape and rule nations, and how governance is transformed, adapted and created all over the world and even in India.
It expands your mind to understand that laws are not just passed – they are debated, contested, and rewritten. Why pursue this route? Here’s what it can lead you to:
- BA Political Science teaches you governance, international politics, public policy, and political theory.
- BA LLB or LLB gives you the legal advantage - great for a job as a lawyer, for a legal advisor role, or even running for elected office.
- Opens up employment opportunities in positions directly or indirectly related to public policy, such as policymakers, civil service, legislative research or consultancy on public affairs.