The objective of the BSS in Government and Politics program is to acquaint students with the basic concepts and ideas of Government and Politics with a view to equipping them with sound foundation and knowledge in the discipline. Besides the major area of concentration, there will be some interdisciplinary courses which will prepare the students to adjust to the reality of the multidimensional issues of the ontemporary world.  

Entry requirements:

The entry requirement for the BSS Honors in Government & Politics program is a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or any other equivalent level of education.

Admission:

Admission into BSS Honors in Government & Politics program is on a competitive basis. Candidates are selected for admission on the basis of past academic records, written tests, and/or a viva examination.

A student will have to complete 120 credit hours (40 courses) out of which 90 credit hours (30 courses) consist of core courses while the remaining 30 credit hours (10 courses) are from a general interdisciplinary body of knowledge. A student must get at least a 'C' grade to pass an individual course.

The minimum number of credit hours that a student must take per semester is 12 and the maximum is 18. This may be relaxed only with special permission of
the appropriate authority at AUB. This requirement is relaxed in the distance mode.