This programme aims to provide a more fulsome assessment and understanding of the various antecedent and previously under-explored factors that shape the political environment/landscape and the exercise of political power in the modern world.  The political arena is explored from the standpoint of a sophisticated discipline which explores the importance of various tools such as political communication, leadership styles, strategies, crisis management, political marketing and branding and public relations in the development of an effective political machine in the 21st century.  Final year student will also get an opportunity to intern at a public organization.

• Listing ID: 5317
• Field of Study: Social Sciences
• Institution Category: Universities
• Institution Type: Public
• Awarding Body: The University of the West Indies
• Qualification Level: Level 5 - Bachelor's Degree
• Education Sector: Higher Education
• ISCED Code: 03 Social Sciences, Journalism and Information- 031 Social and Behavioural Sciences- 0312 Political Sciences and Civics
• Qualification Developer: The University of the West Indies
• Quality Assurance Body: University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)
• Entry Requirements: FULL TIME (3 Year Programme): Five CSEC subjects (General Proficiency Grades I-III) or GCE O'Level/BGCSE subjects (Grades A-C) which must include English Language and Mathematics AND Two double Units CAPE subjects or 2 GCE A-Level subjects. PART TIME (4 Year Programme): Five CSEC subjects (General Proficiency Grades I-III) or GCE O'Level / BGCSE subjects (Grades A-C) with compulsory English Language and Mathematics.
• Number of Credits: 90