Do you want to gain general knowledge of the political landscape? A major in Political science focuses on studying national and international governments. You will learn how political decisions and policies are made and how they affect society. You will also acquire knowledge about topics such as conflicts that exist in the world, international relations, and political organizations.

Interview with a Political Science student

Bunna Vann (25) is a Research Fellow at the Cambodian Institute of Cooperation and Peace. He is also a Political Science master student in year 2 at the Jamia Millia Islamia University in New Delhi, India. He chose this major because he is strongly interested in social work, and political and social news.
So far Political Thought, Democratization and World History are the three subjects he has likes most in this major. Political thought because you learn about diverse political thinkers and philosophers, why states exist and what form of government would suit a nation. Democratization explains why democracy has been widely adopted and World History provides an insight into the development of the world so far. He also enjoys the debates and discussions, because these provide a sense to value different points of view and respect others.
For this major, students need a lot of time for self-study and research. Bunna Vann usually spends 6 days a week on homework and assignments.
In the future Bunna Vann wants to be a political scientist or a government official.

According to Bunna Vann, high school subjects that are important for this major are History, Geography (in this major geopolitics are important) and English because most documents are in English. If you want to study this major you should be really interested in social work and in analysing political and social news. 

The following universities offer this major:

• Angkor University, Siem Reap
• Asia Euro University, Phnom Penh
• City University, Phnom Penh
• Dewey International University, Battambang
• IIC University of Technology, Phnom Penh
• International University, Phnom Penh
• Khmer University of Technology and Management, Sihanoukville
• Panha Chiet University, Phnom Penh
• Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia, Phnom Penh
• Paragon International University, Phnom Penh
• University of Cambodia, Phnom Penh
• University of Management and Economics, Battambang
• University of Southeast Asia, Siem Reap

_{Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.}