The philosophy and mission of B.Sc. Political Science programme is to produce graduates with a critical mind, requisite ability and skill to comprehend, analyse, predict and influence the factors that shape and mould power relationships in an ever-changing socio-political environment in a globalizing world.

The philosophy and mission of B.Sc. Political Science programme is to produce graduates with the acritical mind, requisite ability and skill to comprehend, analyze, predict and influence the factors that shape and mould power relationships in anever-changing socio-political environment in a globalizing world.

The major aims and objectives of a degree in Political Science are to: 

1. provide training in the principles of political science and their application to cognitive disciple – political economy, public administration or international relations; 
2. stimulate the students intellectually to appreciate social problems and proffer solutions;
3. provide a solid foundation of knowledge about the workings of society and its institutions and develop the skills for the constructive use of such knowledge; 
4. develop in students, such skills and competency that would allow them to be self-reliant and entrepreneurial;
5. provide the students with the skill-base from which they can proceed to postgraduate studies in political science and related disciplines;
6. produce students who can carry out fieldwork, collect data and analyze these in a coherent manner, as well as engage in comparative analysis of one political system with others; and,
7. imbue in the students a deep appreciation of the political dynamics of society and the impact of this on wider socio-economic development and societal well-being.