Faculty
Economics and Political Sciences

This department is considered as one of the oldest political science department in Iran, which is around 60 years old and its faculty members have been prominent figures in political science and international relations.

The science of politics in its modern history has gradually expanded and has included many branches and is associated with many sciences. The diversity in this field is such that it can meet the different and diverse tastes of the enthusiasts of this field.

At the graduate level, students can continue their studies in four majors: political science and thought,
international relations, regional studies (in the two minor majors of the Middle East and Eurasia), and Islamic
political thought. The Doctoral program of this college also includes the fields of political science (with a focus
 on political thought and political sociology) and international relations.

Undergraduate course in political science

The aim of the BSc in Political Science program is to familiarize students with a wide range of issues related to
 power and government. In this program, students are introduced to various political concepts, ideas and theories.
 In addition, the undergraduate program in political science is very diverse and covers various fields such as
 political thought, political economy, political history, political psychology and political law. Graduates of this
 field will gain a better understanding of politics and society and will be able to serve in public institutions and
 government organizations.

Master's programs

At the master's level, the Political Department offers the following disciplines:

International Relations

Students in this field are presented with a series of courses aimed at understanding and explaining the international
system and the position of governments and the behavior of political units and the principles and rules
governing international relations. Graduates of this field can participate in decision-making and consulting
levels in entities related to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as relevant research institutions.

Regional Studies

This field is designed for deep and wise acquaintance with different regions of the world and its purpose is to
 train specialists who can provide a detailed analysis of the conditions and characteristics of international
regions and the rules governing the behavior of political actors in them. Graduates of this field can help
 promote foreign policy decisions by advising politicians and relevant ministries. At present, two orientations of
 Middle Eastern studies and Eurasian studies are presented in this section.

Political thought in Islam

Today, due to the growth of Islamic movements and the conflicts amongst Islamic countries, this field has
become very important and now has a bright horizon. Graduates of this field gain a deeper understanding of
political ideas of Islam and the nature of Islamic movements and currents, and can help raise the level of
awareness in society and help make better and more precise decisions in government and international bodies.

Political science

The general goal of this field at this stage is to become more and deeply acquainted with theories and
knowledge related to politics to better understand the issues and problems of government and society. i.e.,
a wise and deep understanding of politics and power. Graduates of this field have a good understanding
of the conditions of society and political and social developments and can work in political institutions and
 research institutes.

Doctoral programs

The political department offers the following two programs at the doctoral level:

PhD in Political Science

The PhD program in political science is designed to study politics in depth and to enhance the student's ability in
developing  theories. Graduates of this course have a deeper and more critical understanding of theories and
 theorists and can follow and analyze social and political developments with a more critical perspective.

PhD in International Relations

The PhD program in International Relations is designed with the aim of specialized and in-depth study of politics
 and power in the transnational and international arena. Graduates of this program have a better understanding of
power developments in the regional and international arena and can contribute in forming informed and robust
 foreign policy decisions.