Political Science — study plan
Sultan Qaboos University College of Economics and Political Science
- Credit hours
- 123
- Levels
- 2
- Courses
- 30
- Degree
- bachelor
The Political Science study plan at Sultan Qaboos University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 1 years (2 academic levels), requiring 123 credit hours across 30 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
College Requirements (9 Credits) 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON1211 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON2221 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MNGT2515 | International Business | 3 |
Major Requirements (78 Credits) 81 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LANC1074 | English for Political Science I | 3 |
| LANC2074 | English for Political Science II | 3 |
| POLS2930 | Political Communication | 3 |
| POLS3930 | Technical Writing for Political Science | 3 |
| ARAB3000 | Arabic Communication | 3 |
| PULW1006 | Oman's Constitution | 3 |
| STAT1833 | Statistics for Political Science | 3 |
| RRLW1007 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| PULW1012 | Principles of Public International Law | 3 |
| GEOG4260 | Political Geography | 3 |
| SOCY1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| HIST4442 | Modern History of Oman | 3 |
| POLS1900 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| POLS1901 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLS1902 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| POLS1970 | Government and Politics of Oman | 3 |
| POLS2904 | Social Media Tools: Use and Application | 3 |
| POLS2905 | Foreign Policy of Oman | 3 |
| POLS2906 | Research Methods in Social Science | 3 |
| POLS3907 | Comparative Political Systems | 3 |
| POLS3908 | International Relations Theory | 3 |
| POLS4911 | Political Behavior | 3 |
| POLS4912 | International Security | 3 |
| POLS4913 | International Political Economy | 3 |
| POLS4914 | Political Thought | 3 |
| POLS3910 | Summer Internship in Political Science | 3 |
| POLS3909 | Senior Project in Political Science Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Political Science
How many credit hours is Political Science at Sultan Qaboos University?
Political Science at Sultan Qaboos University requires completing 123 credit hours to graduate, spread across 30 courses.
How many years is Political Science at Sultan Qaboos University?
The study plan for Political Science spans about 1 years (2 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Political Science award?
Political Science at Sultan Qaboos University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 123 credit hours.
Is Political Science offered at other universities?
Yes, Political Science is offered at at least 5 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.