Although it is a relatively new field of study in Vietnam, Political Science has a history of hundreds of years and is especially focused on in developed countries. The Faculty of Political Science, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi is the first unit in the system of universities in Vietnam to trainPolitical Scienceat all 3 levels: Bachelor, Master and Doctorate.
Here, students are equipped with fundamental knowledge of political theory and practice, study in a dynamic environment, and especially have the ability to adapt to many different professions.
Hello teacher! Dear teacher, at the time of deciding to choose and register for university admission this year, many candidates sent questions with the desire to learn more about the major of Political Science. Could you please tell me, what are the main majors of Political Science? How do Political Science students access new and modern knowledge?
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Pham Quoc Thanh:Welcome to the Political Science Department, Faculty of Political Science, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU!
Dear students, the undergraduate training program in Political Science at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU currently has 08 training majors, including:
- Building the Party and state government
- Political science
- Ho Chi Minh study
- International politics
- Comparative politics
- Vietnamese Politics
- International politics and media
- Learning leadership
Students majoring in Political Science are eligible for the second degree program of Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Accordingly, students can study for a second university degree at faculties/institutes of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities as well as some member universities of Vietnam National University, Hanoi, such as the University of Law, the University of Education, and the University of Foreign Languages.
As a training program that meets AUN international accreditation standards, the Political Science major offers students a great advantage when those who graduate with a Good degree will be directly admitted to a master's degree, and those who graduate with an Excellent degree will be directly admitted to a doctoral degree.
Every year, a large number of students transfer to higher education after graduation. With a master's or doctoral degree, they have many advantages in their work and have high promotion opportunities.
Sir, how many credits are there for internship and practical activities in the Political Science program? Which businesses and organizations has the Political Science Department implemented practical activities for students?
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Pham Quoc Thanh:In the Bachelor of Political Science training program, there are 10 credits for internship and practice. This is an important content with 2 modules on professional internship and graduation internship.
Every year, the school organizes internships for students at businesses and government agencies in the locality. Through this, students acquire new knowledge and gain rich practical experience. The students are all very excited and enthusiastic to participate in internship and practical activities.
At the Faculty of Political Science, how do teachers implement innovative teaching methods to bring new life to their lectures?
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Pham Quoc Thanh:Innovation in teaching methods is a regular task of lecturers in the department, aiming to convey lectures to students in the most attractive and interesting way, while improving the qualifications of lecturers.
Teachers have proactively innovated methods of imparting knowledge, exchanging with students, updating modern technology in teaching and attracting students to that innovation process.
Where are former Political Science students currently working? How do employers evaluate the quality of Political Science students at VNU-USSH?
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Pham Quoc Thanh:The Faculty of Political Science is very proud of its students and alumni. While still in the classroom, they actively participate in learning and scientific research activities. After graduation, Political Science students are soon accepted by corporations, businesses and public organizations. They are highly appreciated for their expertise as well as their working skills and high sense of responsibility.
Political Science students have a great advantage when they are active in studying, actively researching documents and exchanging with lecturers, actively doing internships and participating in social activities. This is an important foundation for them to grasp good job opportunities when they have a Bachelor's degree in Political Science.
Job opportunities for students majoring in Political Science are very wide open. They work in agencies in the Vietnamese political system, corporations, businesses; press and media agencies; or as lecturers at universities, colleges, and intermediate schools teaching political theory and subjects related to political science.
With a comprehensive training program, absorbing the quintessence of domestic and international training programs, the Political Science major equips students with a solid foundation to confidently enter the labor market.
Every year, the Faculty of Political Science meets and works with employers who employ students majoring in Political Science to understand the needs of the labor market, thereby perfecting the training program to meet practical needs.
Political Science students have many favorable conditions for international exchanges with students at major universities around the world. The Faculty of Political Science is cooperating with partners from Korea, Japan, China, the United States, the Russian Federation, etc. with regular exchange activities of lecturers and students.
Currently, there are 3 foreign professors from Korea, India, and Germany who are teaching at the faculty and participating in programs to support students in their studies, research, internships, and practice.
What message do you have for students who are interested in learning and wishing to enroll in the Political Science major at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU?
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Pham Quoc Thanh:With the philosophy of "Understanding Vietnam deeply, advancing with the times, and moving towards reality", the Faculty of Political Science welcomes new students majoring in Political Science to realize their dreams and ambitions on the path of building and developing the country".
Dear candidates, in just a few days, we will have certain decisions to choose a major that suits our strengths, interests and future orientation. Surely you have made your own decisions. Hopefully, with the sharing of Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Quoc Thanh - Head of the Faculty of Political Science, you will have a deeper understanding of the major of Political Science - a major with many interesting and new things waiting for you to discover!Please register your first choice for Political Science, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU:
Industry code: QHX02
Admission combination: A01, C00, D01, D04, D78Wishing you success in registering your wishes and becoming new students of Political Science - University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU!
Contact admissions consultant:Training Department, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU
Hotline: 024.3558 6013 - 0862.155.299
Address: No. 336 Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi
Email: tuyensinh@ussh.edu.vn