MEd Political Science Education

Two-year Tribhuvan University Master of Education program with a specialization option in Political Science Education. Structure combines pedagogical core courses, specialization courses, elective work, practicum, and thesis requirements to prepare academic and administrative manpower for the education sector.
A professional graduate program under the Faculty of Education targeting teacher educators, planners, managers, curriculum experts, and educational leaders. Curriculum blends theory, pedagogy, instructional strategies, curriculum evaluation, and specialization-specific content. Practicum—comprising classroom teaching, internship, and curriculum evaluation—is mandatory. Thesis work is compulsory and supervised by departmental faculty. The program runs either on an annual or semester system depending on campus and requires formal entrance testing for specialization admission.

Curricular structure 

Semester-wise structure (credit-hour model)

Specialization areas (including Political Science Education)
• Political Science Education
• Curriculum & Evaluation
• Educational Planning & Management
• English, Nepali, Science, Mathematics, Geography, History, Economics, Health, Physical, Population Education

Features
• Professional + specialization-based graduate training
• Combination of lectures, group discussion, seminars, case analysis, and field work
• Practicum compulsory for all students (teaching, internship, curriculum evaluation)
• Thesis writing required under supervisor guidance
• Minimum attendance: 70% (annual), 80% (semester)
• Revised curriculum emphasizing innovative educational practice
• Grading system based on division and distinction levels

Fee
• Varies by campus; TU public institutions follow low-fee structures.
• No fixed standard fee published for M.Ed specialization programs; campus-specific inquiry required.

Admission process 
• Bachelor’s degree in Education required
• Background knowledge must match chosen specialization (Political Science Education)
• Entrance exam mandatory under semester system
• Must achieve minimum qualifying score for admission consideration
• Admission determined by merit list within department/campus capacity
• Must fulfill attendance and progression requirements to continue to thesis and practicum

Job prospects
• Teacher educator
• Lecturer in political science education
• Secondary/higher-secondary political science teacher
• Curriculum evaluator/developer
• Educational planner, manager, or administrator
• Academic supervisor
• Education officer in government and NGOs
• Training facilitator
• Researcher in education and curriculum studies
• Consultant in educational planning and reform