Political Science focuses on the theory and practice of government and politics at the international, national, state and local levels. It uses different approaches and help students to understand the institutions, practices and relations that constitute the public life. In order to augment the knowledge and understanding of the discipline among graduates, to help them form informed opinions and to equip them with ingredients necessary for their career, St. Anthony’s College started offering a two year (four semesters) Master of Arts in Political Science in 2019. The programme is affiliated to North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong and is identical to the university’s programme in all aspects..