BA in Political Science and Sociology – Norbuling Rigter College

Aims of the programme:

The BA in Political Science and Sociology aims to develop active, engaged citizens by providing students with a strong foundation in social science education. The programme equips students with the knowledge necessary to understand and address the political and social forces that shape society. Students will learn to participate effectively in political life, tackle social issues, and contribute meaningfully to community service for social improvement. The curriculum introduces practical tools such as social policy analysis and research methods, enabling students to evaluate social and political institutions and policies critically. Graduates will develop the ability to engage in informed discourses and contribute to solving societal problems, while developing skills for both independent and collaborative professional environments

Programme Structure:

The BA in Political Science and Sociology is a three-year (six-semester) programme requiring 360 credits across 30 modules. It builds a solid foundation in both disciplines, combining conceptual learning with practical skills in research and data analysis. The first year introduces core concepts, the second develops research and analytical skills, and the third includes an independent research project, preparing students for advanced study.

The four-year Honours programme (480 credits) offers advanced specialisation in Political Science or Sociology, including a 60-credit capstone research project. Political Science Honours modules, such as Geo-Politics of South Asia and Modern Diplomacy, and Sociology Honours modules, including Sociology of Globalisation and Sociology of Health, allow students to apply theoretical frameworks to real-world issues.

Programme Structure for 3 years:

Year	Sem	Modules
1	l	STC101 Introduction to Sociology	PST101 Introduction to Political Science	PST102 Government and Politics in Bhutan	STC102 Cultural Anthropology	ACS101 Academic Skills
1	ll	PST103 Political Theory and Ideology	GPD101 Introduction to International Relations	STC103 Classical Social Theory	GPD102 World Political History	APC101 IT Skills
2	I	PST204 Classical Political Thought	PMG201 Foundations of Public Policy	STC204 Social Psychology	AMT202 Foundations of Statistics	DZG101 རྫོང་ཁ་བརྡ་དོན་སྤྲོད་ལེན། Dzongkha Communication
2	II	PST205 Modern Political Thought	PMG202 Social Policy	PMG203 Social Change	GPD203 Foreign Policy	RES103 Research Methods
3	I	STC305 Crime and Deviance	GPD304 Bhutan in Global Politics	UGR401 Undergraduate Research Project	PST306 Political Economy	SOC303 Gender and Society
3	II	GPD305 Contemporary World Politics	POS404 Comparative Politics	UGR401 Undergraduate Research Project	PMG304 Civil Society Organisation	STC306 Contemporary Social Theory

Honours programme in Political Science – Year 4:

Year 4	I	PEH311 Geo-Politics of South Asia	PST407 Political Sociology	PMG405 Social Entrepreneurship	RSM407 Honours Project I (24 Credits)
Year 4	II	GPD406 Modern Diplomacy	GPD407 International Peace & Security	RSM408 Honours Project II (36 Credits)

Honours programme in Sociology – Year 4:

Year 4	I	STC407 Sociology of Globalisation	PMG405 Social Entrepreneurship	STC408 Environmental Sociology	RSM407 Honours Project I (24 Credits)
Year 4	II	STC409 Sociology of Development	STC410 Sociology of Health	RSM408 Honours Project II (36 Credits)