The overview of the department

The major in political science is considered one of the disciplines with the most opportunities and is greater than any other major in the areas of obtaining a master's degree and postgraduate studies such as a doctorate and a professorship.

Department Vision

Leadership and excellence in the field of political science, active participation in the political and diplomatic field, and raising its position through modern methods and research contributions that develop the student and serve the community. 

Department Mission

Familiarize political science students with the fundamentals, foundations, and principles of political science and the rules of political action, and graduate specialists who possess political knowledge and the ability to manage state affairs at the local, regional, and international levels.

Department Goals

Preparing qualified people to delve into the study of political science, equipped with a scientific way of thinking and the ability to conduct the academic research and the investigation of the scientific truth in the field of political thought, political systems, the third world and international studies

Preparing specialists to work in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, universities, international and regional organizations, and jobs related to media, public relations, and teaching human rights

Encouraging scientific research in the fields of political studies

Providing scientific advice to the relevant state ministries and departments, international and regional organizations and civil society institutions 

Developing educational curricula to meet the political needs of the community, and keep abreast of global developments

Raising the efficiency of the performance of workers in state institutions and agencies and the public and private sectors through continuous training and qualification programs during service

Academic Nature of the major

The Department of Political Science qualifies students to work in many fields and sectors, especially government sectors, whether at the level of the legislative or executive authority.

Graduate Work Areas

A graduate of the Department of Political Science can work in many different fields and sectors, whether governmental or private, such as:

• Presidency, prime minister ship and ministries.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Embassies (Diplomatic Corps).
• Ministry of Interior - Security Services.
• Service ministries in all sectors.
• The Legislative Authority - The Legislative Council and its departments in the governorates.

The political science major also provides opportunities to work in many private sectors, such as:

• Public relations.
• Media in all its forms.
• NGOs.
• Universities, scientific research institutions and Polls.