The head of the Department is Dr. Mikhail Malishev (PhD, history).

The Department of Politics and Political Management was established in 2001. The qualification in political sciences, set up in 2000 provided a foundation for the further development into the department. Designed in 1995 the qualification “Historical Politics” served as a basis for research, methodology and staff development.

The Department offers two specializations:

·       Theory of politics

·       Applied politics

The course involves five years of full time study. The applicants are expected to have a certificate of secondary education. The study is financed both through tuition fees and federal budget. After a successful completion of the course the students can expect to gain the qualification in politics.

Basic courses

·       Political History of Russia

·       History of Political Doctrine

·       Theory of Politics

·       Comparative Politics

·       World Politics and International Relations

·       Federal Politics and Administration

·       Regional Politics

·       Political process and political relations in contemporary Russia

·       Political Analysis and Forecasting

·       Political Management

·       Public and political ideas of Russia.

Career opportunities

Graduates are involved in education of various types, politics and public service. They may expect to gain the employment in research institutions, federal, regional and local authorities, consultancy services, media, analytical centres, public organizations (political parties, public associations). They are also entitled to teach at secondary and higher education institutions. The students are encouraged to go on to postgraduate studies.

Research interests

A variety of research work is undertaken in the Department. Research work is growing rapidly and applications are welcomed from students who wish to explore issues related to any of the above-mentioned areas. Departmental staff regularly give papers at other institutions, host national and international conferences, hold workshops and seminars and discussions.     

Enquiries

 Mail address:   Dprt of Politics and Political Management

Room 405, building 2

1, Universitetskaya str.

Izhevsk

Udmurt Republic

Russian Federation

Tel/fax: +7 3412 25 50 88

E-mail: politics@udm.ru