B.A. Defense and Strategic Studies is an undergraduate course related to defense and political science. The time duration of the course is 3 years. The course study covers all strategic and domestic issues that affect the security and defense of the nation. The course study helps the candidate to gain adequate military education mainly in its historical and geographical areas. As the candidate gains awareness on war and its associated problems, they can help government in strategic policy development (to tackle those issues). Those who complete the course successfully are highly demanded in defense, in army as well as in navy.

Advantages or Benefits of Bachelor of Arts in Defense and Strategic Studies

The course study helps the candidate to gain awareness on the security issues of the nation and to help in its strategic development. Those complete the course can try for various higher education courses in the related field. These candidates can try for jobs either in public or private sector enterprises. B.A. Defense and Strategic Studies are much suited for candidates who are interested to work for or to serve the nation (in its security).

Eligibility required for Bachelor of Arts in Defense and Strategic Studies

The candidate should possess certain eligibility requirements to apply for B.A. degree in Defense and Strategic Studies. They should have passed intermediate class studies from any of the recognized educational institutions. They should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying examination. Marks obtained in XII class acts as the prime criterion for admission. Based on the marks candidates are short-listed for the final round interview.

Admission Procedure of Bachelor of Arts in Defense and Strategic Studies

The admission to the course takes place at the beginning of each academic year. The details on admission process can be collected by visiting the official website of the college that offers the course. The candidate can submit the application through the concerned web portal. The same can be collected from the administrative office of the institution. The candidate should pay certain amount of fee before collecting the form. Collected application forms must be filled and submitted to the destination before the last date.

Higher study options after Bachelor of Arts in Defense and Strategic Studies

• Master of Arts in Defense and Strategic Studies
• Master of Arts / Master of Science in Military Science
• Master of Philosophy in Defense & Strategic Studies

Colleges offering Bachelor of Arts in Defense and Strategic Studies

• Bapu Mahavidyalaya
• Deendayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University
• Dhandai Maha Education Society’s College of Arts
• Gangamai Education Trust’s Arts, Commerce and Science
• Government College, Haryana
• Government College of Science, Chhattisgarh
• Gram Vikas Mandal’s College of Arts
• Guru Nanak College
• H. R. Patel Arts Mahila College
• Haji Saeed Ahmad Sardar Arts & Science College
• Iswar Saran Degree College
• Jijamata Shikshan Sanstha’s Arts, Commerce and Science College
• Krantiveer Navalbhau Arts College
• Late M.D. Sisode alias Bhausaheb Arts and Commerce College
• Late Nanabhau Mansaram Tukaram Patil Arts College
• Maharaj Janardan Poharya Valvi Arts College
• Meerut College
• North Maharashtra University
• Pankaj College of Arts
• S.P.D.M. Arts Commerce and Science College
• Sajan Isan Patil Arts, Girdhar Baruka Patel Science and Shahada Taluka Kharedi
• Shibli National College
• Shri Guru Ram Rai (P.G.) College
• Thiruvalluvar University
• V.S.S.D. College
• Zulal Bhilajirao Patil College

Course Curriculum of Bachelor of Arts in Defense and Strategic Studies

Semester I

• Language-I
• English-I
• Study of War and Peace
• Organization and Management of Indian Defense Forces
• Principles of Political Science – I
• Environmental Studies

Semester II

• Language-II
• English-II
• Military History of India – I
• World Military History – I
• Principles of Political Science – II
• Value Education – Human Rights

Semester III

• Language-III
• English-III
• Military History of India – II
• World Military History – II
• Economics for Defense and Strategic Studies Paper I
• Introduction to Journalism
• Yoga for Human Excellence

Semester IV

• Language-IV
• English-IV
• Specialized Warfare
• Limited Wars
• Economics for Defense and Strategic Studies - PAPER II
• News and News Content
• General
• Awareness

Semester V

• Security aspects of International Relations
• Warfare in Independent India
• Economic Aspects of Defense
• Military Geography
• News Writing procedure and News Story

Semester VI

• Strategic Thought
• International Law
• National Security of India
• Elective –II
• Elective –III
• Basics of Defense Journalism
• Extension Activities

List of Electives

• Computer Applications in Defense
• Nuclear Strategy and Disarmament
• Principles of Public Administration
• International Organizations
• Warfare and Technology
• India’s Foreign Policy
• Armed Forces and Society
• Constitution of India
• Contemporary Political Issues

Text Books on Bachelor of Arts in Defense and Strategic Studies

• Absolute Beginners guide to computer basics by Miller, Michael
• Power point 2007 Bible by Wempen Faithe
• Internet and World Wide Web - How to program? by Deitel H.M
• Effective Media and mass communication by Menon P.K
• Journalism as a Profession in India by Sharma R.K
• Introduction to international law by Tandon M.P
• International law by Oppenheim
• An Introduction to International law by Stake J
• India’s Problems of National Security by Chaudri J. N
• India’s Security perspectives by Subramaniam K
• India’s Quest for security by Kavic L.O
• International Relations by Palmer and Perkins
• World Government by Organ ski
• International Relations between Two World Wars by Carr E.H
• Fundamentals of sociology by Sachdeva
• Sociology and the military establishment by Janowitz, Morris
• Practical Journalism by Bhatt, S.C

Job and Career after Bachelor of Arts in Defense and Strategic Studies

The course is much suitable for candidates who are ready to serve their mother country.  They can work in the defense departments like Army and Navy. They must pass the competitive exams in order to get in to such job positions. Those who are interested in writing can try for jobs in newspapers or other journals. They can create articles related to the security aspects and other day today issues on the same. They can also try for other jobs offered by central as well as state government sectors. These candidates are eligible to apply for all jobs that mention graduation as the required eligibility. Railways and Banks are other areas where graduates in Defense and Strategic Studies can try for job openings.

Remuneration after Bachelor of Arts in Defense and Strategic Studies

The salary packages offered bachelors in Defense and Strategic Studies will be much less as the initial level. The salary may change in accordance with the job designation associated with the candidate. Entry-level salary may be in the range of Rs. 5000/- to Rs. 10,000/- per month in private firms. If the candidate gets in to the position of Officer in Indian army, he or she can expect salary with in the range of Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 50,000/- per month.