Political Science is an academic discipline that studies, interrogates, and analyzes power dynamics across institutions and actors in both local and global settings. Drawing from classical and contemporary theories, and interdisciplinary frameworks and methodologies, the Political Science program seeks to transform power dynamics toward promoting social and human development. The AB Political Science program equips students with knowledge, skills, and tools for careers in the legal profession, diplomatic service, state institutions, civil society and regional and international organizations.
AB Diplomacy And International Relations With Specialization In East And Southeast Asian Studies
The AB Diplomacy and International Relations (AB Dip IR) program aims to equip students with theoretical and practical knowledge on diplomacy, foreign policy and international relations. The course prepares students for careers in international institutions, regional organizations, international law, human rights, consular and diplomatic practice. The program carries geopolitical and issue area specializations to deepen student engagement and network in international diplomatic circles.
The AB Dip IR graduate is equipped with theoretical knowledge and diplomatic history and Philippine foreign policy, and has sufficient understanding of the politics and governments of East and Southeast Asian countries. S/he has a mastery of either Chinese, Korean, or Japanese language, and is equipped with the practical skills in theorizing, research, writing, and additionally of foreign policy analysis and negotiation in a simulated environment. The AB Dip IR graduate is immersed in experiential learning which further equips him/her with multicultural literacy and sensitivity and the knowledge of bureaucratic systems in accordance with the pillars of Philippine democracy as well as of the other countries in East and Southeast Asia.
The Minor in Global Politics program is designed to introduce students to the sub-fields of International Relations and Comparative Politics.
Public Management
The Minor in Public Management program seeks to provide students with relevant training for leadership in government, the non-profit sector, or even social business.
Southeast Asian Studies
The Minor in Southeast Asian Studies program aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the peoples, societies, cultures, politics, international relations, histories, economies, arts, literatures, and languages of Southeast Asia.
The AB-MA Political Science program seeks to develop “leaders who are globally attuned but also deeply rooted in local needs, practices, and institutions.”
AB-MA Political Science major in Global Politics (Straight Program)
Is developed for outstanding individuals who are interested in pursuing a master’s degree after four years of undergraduate studies in political science. It has a selective intake and thus demands higher standards from its students in preparation for advanced studies in political science in their senior year.
The AB Political Science – Master in Public Management program aims to provide students the theoretical acuity and strategic skills necessary to navigate through and resolve ethical dilemmas in the context of leadership in public sector management.
LH 300, 3rd Floor, Ricardo & Dr Rosita Leong Hall
Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights campus
Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights
1108 Quezon City
Philippines
