Course Overview:
BA in Defense and Strategic Studies focuses on national security, military strategy, geopolitics, and international relations. This program trains students in defense policies, strategic thinking, and national security, providing insights into military history, conflict management, and defense economics. Graduates often find opportunities in defense services, research, civil services, and international organizations.
Duration:
3 years (6 semesters)Average Fees:
Syllabus (Semester-Wise Breakdown):
Semester 1:
Introduction to Defense Studies
Fundamentals of Military Geography
Political Science (Basics of Government and Politics)
Indian Military History
English/Regional Language Communication Skills
Semester 2:
National Security Studies
Introduction to International Relations
Defense Mechanism & Organization
Military Psychology
Introduction to Economics
Semester 3:
Contemporary International Politics
Modern Warfare and Military Tactics
Indian Defense Policies
Peace and Conflict Studies
Cyber Security and Information Warfare
Semester 4:
Geopolitics and Global Power Shifts
Defense Technology and Weaponry Systems
Research Methodology in Defense Studies
Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Military Ethics and Law
Semester 5:
Strategic Studies and Nuclear Deterrence
South Asian Security
Defense Economics
Arms Control and Disarmament
Elective Paper I (e.g., Maritime Security or Cybersecurity)
Semester 6:
Intelligence, Espionage, and Surveillance
Contemporary Issues in National and Global Security
Disaster Management and Humanitarian Intervention
Dissertation/Research Project
Elective Paper II (e.g., Strategic Leadership or Global Terror Networks)
INR 25,000 to INR 1,50,000 per year, depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
Entrance exams vary by university but may include:
CUET (Common University Entrance Test)
University-Specific Entrance Exams
Written exams for institutions such as NDA or Sainik Schools.
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Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
University of Madras, Chennai
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Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
University of Mumbai, Mumbai
Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
National Defence Academy (NDA), Pune
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai
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