Politics and Government Programme offers a holistic and practical approach to the study of political science. As political science is very broad in nature, this programme offers courses which expose the students to a variety of sub-fields in political science. These sub-fields include political economy, public policies, Malaysian politics, comparative politics and governance. These courses are designed to meet these nine learning outcomes:

• Demonstrate understanding in the sub-fields in political science which include public administration, Malaysian politics, comparative politics, public policies, international politics and political theories.
• Demonstrate competency in conducting research and writing academic papers relating to the political science discipline.
• Solving problem in a critical manner, particularly in the context of current political issues and problems.
• Develop and disseminate ideas with clarity and confidence.
• Lead a group or groups, and/or discussion.
• Demonstrate excellent values, trustworthiness , discipline and responsible in everyday lives as well as in the work environment.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm in lifelong learning pursuits.
• Manage both public and private organizations efficiently.
• Demonstrate good leadership qualities.