About
The Department of Civics and Politics is housed at Sir Pherozeshah Mehta Bhavan and Research Center, University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari, Santacruz (E), Mumbai- 400098. This is probably the only department that has a state-of-art infrastructure including the Harvard style Virtual Class room. Founded in 1948, the Department is regarded as a prolific center of academic excellence and innovation in social science.
The Department of Civics and Politics was established with the help of two Endowments namely the Mayor’s Sir Pherozeshah Mehta Centenary Commemoration Fund and the Montague Memorial Fund together with a donation from the Bombay Municipal Corporation’s Municipal Fund and a substantial recurring grant from the then Government of Bombay.
The Department of Civics and Politics was established with the help of two Endowments namely the Mayor’s Sir Pherozeshah Mehta Centenary Commemoration Fund and the Montague Memorial Fund together with a donation from the Bombay Municipal Corporation’s Municipal Fund and a substantial recurring grant from the then Government of Bombay.
Facilities
Library: The Department has an independent library with a special seating arrangement for research students.
Reference Books: 19343
Text Books: 2278
Journals:15
Reference Books: 19343
Text Books: 2278
Journals:15
Contact
Department of Civics and Politics
Pherozeshah Mehta Bhavan and Research Centre,
University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari, Santacruz (E),
Mumbai 400 098.
Phone : 022 – 26504457/26526175
Email: dept.civics.politics@gmail.com
Pherozeshah Mehta Bhavan and Research Centre,
University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari, Santacruz (E),
Mumbai 400 098.
Phone : 022 – 26504457/26526175
Email: dept.civics.politics@gmail.com
Post Graduate
| Programme Name | M.A.(Hons) in Politics |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Graduate in any subject/any discipline, ‘Faculty change exam’ for students from other than BA (Politics) and Online Eligibility Process (for other than Mumbai University students) |
| Examination Scheme | Choice Based Credit System |
| Admission | Admission procedure starts in the month of June |
| Fee Structure | Fees For Indian Students – Rs. 5,405/- Fees For Foreign Students -Rs. 9,405/- Career Avenues:Civics Services, Research and Teaching, Think Tanks, Journalism and Media, NGO’s etc. |
| Duration | 2 Years (04 Semesters) |
| Course Timings | Monday to Friday10.00 AM to 04.00 PM |
| Programme Name | M.A. (Hons) Public Policy |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Graduate in any subject/ discipline, Entrance Exam/Interview and Online Eligibility Process and Online Eligibility Process (for other than Mumbai University students) |
| Examination Scheme | Choice Based Grading System |
| Admission | Admission procedure starts in the month of June |
| Fee Structure | Fee for Indian Students – Rs. 34,405/- Fee for Foreign Students – Rs. 54,405/- |
| Special Features | Internship and Research component |
| Career Avenues | Civics Services, Research and Development, NGO’s and Think Tanks, Policy Making consultancy firms, Journalism and Media, Teaching etc. |
| Course Timings | 4 Days a week |
Diploma Courses
| Programme Name | Post Graduate Diploma Course in Human Rights |
|---|---|
| Duration | One Year |
| Eligibility | Graduate in any subject/ discipline |
| Examination Scheme | Annual pattern |
| Admission | Admission procedure starts in the month of July |
| Fee Structure | Fee for Indian Students – Rs. 5025/- Fee for Foreign Students – Rs. 9025/- |
| Course Timings | Saturday and Sunday |
| Career Avenues | Research and Teaching, NGO’s and Think Tanks Government Projects, Law, Journalism, etc. |
| Programme Name | Post Graduate Diploma Course in International Studies |
|---|---|
| Duration | One Year |
| Eligibility | Graduate in any subject/ discipline, Passing Entrance Exam and Interview |
| Examination Scheme | Annual pattern |
| Admission | Admission procedure starts in the month of July |
| Fee Structure | Fees For Indian Students – Rs. 13,775/-Fees For Foreign Students – Rs. 52,775/- |
| Course Timings | Saturday and Sunday |
| Career Avenues | Research and Teaching, Think Tanks, Civil Services, Media and Journalism, etc. |
| Programme Name | Post Graduate Diploma Course in Security Studies |
|---|---|
| Duration | One Year |
| Eligibility | Graduate in any subject/ discipline, Passing Entrance Exam and Interview |
| Examination Scheme | Annual pattern |
| Admission | Admission procedure starts in the month of July |
| Fee Structure | Fees For Indian Students – Rs. 13,775/- Fees For Foreign Students – Rs. 52,775/- |
| Course Timings | Wednesday, Thursday and Friday |
| Career Avenues | Research and Teaching, Think Tanks, Civil Services, Media and Journalism, etc |
Certificated Course
| Programme Name | Post Graduate Certificate Course in Right to Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | Six Months |
| Eligibility | Graduate in any subject/ discipline |
| Examination Scheme | Annual pattern |
| Admission | Six months course |
| Fee Structure | Fees For Indian Students – Rs. 5,025/- Fees For Foreign Students – Rs. 9,025/- |
| Course Timings | Saturday and Sunday |
Syllabus for Post Graduate
Syllabus of M.A. (Hons) in Politics
M.A.-Hons-Politics-Sem-I
M.A.-Hons-Politics-Sem-II
M.A.-Hons-Politics-Sem-III-and-IV
Syllabus of M.A. (Hons) Public Policy
M.A.-Hons-Public-Policy-Sem-I
M.A.-Hons-Public-Policy-Sem-II
M.A.-Hons-Politics-Sem-I
M.A.-Hons-Politics-Sem-II
M.A.-Hons-Politics-Sem-III-and-IV
Syllabus of M.A. (Hons) Public Policy
M.A.-Hons-Public-Policy-Sem-I
M.A.-Hons-Public-Policy-Sem-II
Syllabus for Diploma
4.42 PG Diploma in Security Studies Syllabus
Post- Graduate Diploma in Human Rights
Post- Graduate Diploma in International Studies
Post- Graduate Diploma in Human Rights
Post- Graduate Diploma in International Studies
Certificate
Post Graduate Certificate Course in Right to Information (RTI)
Faculty
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Name:- Dr. Uttara Sahasrabuddhe Qualification:- M.A.,Ph.d. Designation:- Professor & Head, Dept. of Civics & Politics Phone:- 022 – 25472134 , E-mail:- suttara@politics.mu.ac.in Profile:- Curriculum Vitae Area of Interest:- International Relations, International Relation Theory, Indian Foreign Policy, Current Indian Politics |
| Name:- Dr. Liyaquat Ali Khan Qualification:- M.Sc., Ph.D. Designation:- Associate Professor Email:- liyaqatkhan69@gmail.com liyaqat69@politics.mu.ac.in Profile:- Curriculum Vitae Area of Interest : International Politics |
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| Name:- Dr. Mrudul Nile Qualification:- Designation:- Associate Professor Email:- Profile:- Curriculum Vitae Area of Interest:- |
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Name:- Dr. Sachin N. Pardhe Qualification:- M.A., PhD. Designation:- Assistant Professor Email:-sachinnpardhe@gmail.com Profile:- Curriculum Vitae Area of Interest:- South Asia, Security Studies, Regionalism and border studies (South Asia) and Theories of International Relations |
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Name:- Dr. Sanhita Joshi Designation:- Assistant Professor E-mail:- sanhita.joshi@civics.mu.ac.in Area of Interest : Governance (Rural & Urban), Public Policy, Development,Ancient Indian Political Thought, Political Theory/ Philosophy Profile:- Curriculum Vitae Phone : 91-22-26543001 (O) |
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Name:- Dr. Deepak Pawar Designation:- Assistant Professor E-mail:- deepak.pawar@civics.mu.ac.in Area of Interest:- Language Policy and Language Politics in India, Federalism, Politics of Maharashtra. Profile:- Curriculum Vitae Curriculum Vitae in Marathi Phone:- 022 26504457 |
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Name:- Dr. Rohidas Mundhe Designation:- Assistant Professor E-mail:- Area of Interest:- Foreign Policy, Politics of China, Refugee Studies and India’s Neighborhood Politics. Profile:- Curriculum Vitae Phone:- |
Ad-hoc Assistant Professors:
Ms. Manasi Misal-Tirodkar
Ms. Gayatri Lele
Mr. Hanmant Wanole
Research Programme
| Programme Name | M.Phil. in Politics |
|---|---|
| Duration | One Year (Maximum Two Years) |
| Eligibility | M.A. Politics (General 55% and SC/ST 50% or equivalent grade) Online Entrance Test (As per the UGC Regulations and VCD No. Exam/Thesis/Univ./VCD/947 of 2018 |
| Fee Structure | Fees For Indian Students – Rs. 9,275/- Fees For Foreign Students – Rs. 21,275/- |
| Course Timings | 3 Days a week |
| Programme Name | Ph.D. in Politics |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 Year (Minimum) |
| Eligibility | M.A. in Politics or preferable in sister discipline and fulfilling the criteria as mentioned in the VCD No.: Exam/Thesis/Univ./VCD/947/of 2018. |
| Fee Structure | Fees for Indian Students,– Rs. 10,725/-Fees for Foreign Students – Rs. 34,725/- |