The Department of Political Science and International Relations (PS&IR) is designed to furnish a stimulating academic environment for scholars and students in their pursuit of learning. Its goals are to facilitate students in enhancing their knowledge, achieving academic excellence and pursuing their educational and professional goals. UCP has developed various institutional linkages to ensure that PS&IR’s graduating Alumni are provided with a wide range of opportunities to meet these goals.
BS International Relations
| Sr. No. | Areas | No. of Courses | Cr. Hrs. |
| 1 | General Education | 12 | 30 |
| 2 | Interdisciplinary Courses | 04 | 12 |
| 3 | Major (disciplinary) | 26 | 78 |
| 4 | Field Experience (internship) | 01 | 03 |
| 5 | Capstone Project (Research Report) | 01 | 03 |
| 6 | Community Service | 01 | 00 |
| 7 | Quranic Translation | 01 | 00 |
| Total Courses | - | 46 | 126 |
| At least 45% marks in intermediate or equivalent |
| Applicants are required to pass the UCP Admission Test |
| Matric | Intermediate | Admission Test |
| 10% | 45% | 45% |
Program Name: BS International Relations
Per Credit Hour Fee: 8,346
Admission Fee: 25,000
| 1st Semester Total Fee | 1st Installment Including Admission fee | 1st Installment with 50% PGC Scholarship | 1st Installment with 25% Merit/PGC/Legacy Scholarship | 1st Installment with 50% Merit Scholarship | 1st Installment with 75% Merit Scholarship | 1st Installment with Gilgit-Baltistan 30% Scholarship | Total Credit Hours | Total Fee(incl Admission fee) |
| 166,882 | 95,941 | 60471 | 78,206 | 60,471 | 42,735 | 74,659 | 126 | 1,076,596 |
Disclaimer
The above-mentioned fee structure is for illustration purpose only. UCP reserves the rights to make changes in the Fee Structure whenever deemed necessary or appropriate.
Semester I
| Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. |
| 1 | ENG110 | Functional English | General Education | 3 |
| 2 | SS 103 | Fundamentals of Sociology | General Education | 2 |
| 3 | NS101 | Environmental Sciences | General Education | 3 |
| 4 | PLS101 | Introduction of Political Science | IDC | 3 |
| 5 | INR 101 | Introduction to International Relations | Major (disciplinary) | 3 |
| 5 | IR1133 | International Relations: 1648-1918 | Major (disciplinary) | 3 |
Semester II
| Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. |
| 1 | ENG211 | Expository Writing | General Education | 3 |
| 2 | PAK102 | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | General Education | 2 |
| 3 | CCE201 | Civic & Community Engagement | General Education | 2 |
| 4 | AH 102 | Fundamentals of Philosophy | General Education | 2 |
| 5 | IR1143 | International Relations: 1918 Onwards | Major (disciplinary) | 3 |
| 5 | IR1123 | Geopolitical Structure of the World | Major (disciplinary) | 3 |
Semester III
| Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. |
| 1 | QR 101 | Quantitative Reasoning I | General Education | 3 |
| 2 | ICT 101 | Info & Comm Technologies (ICT) | General Education | 3 |
| 3 | IR2613 | Regional and International Organizations | Major (disciplinary) | 3 |
| 4 | IR3403 | Foreign Policy Analysis | Major (disciplinary) | 3 |
| 5 | IR2603 | Public International Law | Major (disciplinary) | 3 |
| 5 | TRQ001 | Quranic Translation | Compulsory | |
Semester IV
| Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. |
| 1 | QR 201 | Quantitative Reasoning II | General Education | 3 |
| 2 | ISL 110 | Islamic Studies | General Education | 2 |
| 3 | ENT 102 | Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship | General Education | 2 |
| 4 | IR3903 | Research Methodology for Social Sciences | Major (disciplinary) | 3 |
| 5 | IR2113 | Approached and Theories of International Relations | Major (disciplinary) | 3 |
| 5 | IR3313 | Foreign Policy of Pakistan | Major (disciplinary) | 3 |
Semester V
| Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. |
| 1 | IR3703 | Political Systems of the World | Major (disciplinary) | 3 |
| 2 | IR4323 | Comparative Foreign Policies of Major Powers: US, Russia, and China | Major (disciplinary) | 3 |
| 3 | IR3213 | Defense and Strategic Studies | Major (disciplinary) | 3 |
| 4 | IRELx043 | Introduction to Mass Com | IDC | 3 |
| 5 | IR2123 | History of Political Thought | IDC | 3 |
Semester VI
| Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. |
| 1 | IR3333 | Diplomacy | Major (disciplinary) | 3 |
| 2 | IR3413 | International Political Economy | Major (disciplinary) | 3 |
| 3 | IR3203 | International Security | Major (disciplinary) | 3 |
| 4 | R4xx3 | Elective-I | Elective | 3 |
| 5 | R4xx3 | Elective-II | Elective | 3 |
Semester VII
| Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. |
| 1 | IR3243 | International Economics: Issues and Institutions | Major (disciplinary) | 3 |
| 2 | IR4253 | Issues in Arms Control, Disarmament and Nuclear Non-Proliferation | Major (disciplinary) | 3 |
| 3 | IR4233 | Conflict Management and Resolution | Major (disciplinary) | 3 |
| 4 | IR4xx3 | Elective-III | Elective | 3 |
| 5 | IR4xx3 | Elective-IV | Elective | 3 |
Semester VIII
| Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. |
| 1 | IR4553 | Modernization and Democratization in the Muslim | Major (disciplinary) | 3 |
| 2 | IR4903 | Capstone Project (research Report) | Project/Compulsory | 3 |
| 3 | FNL101 | Foreign Language | IDC | 3 |
| 4 | IR4xx3 | Elective-V | Elective | 3 |
| 5 | IR4xx3 | Elective-VI | Elective | 3 |
- Diplomacy & Foreign Service: Join Ministry of Foreign Affairs, embassies, or international missions as diplomats or foreign service officers.
- Civil Services (CSS/PCS): Appear in competitive exams for roles in administration, foreign service, police, and information departments.
- Media & Journalism: Work as analysts, reporters, or commentators on international affairs in TV, digital media, and newspapers.
- International Organizations & NGOs: Serve in UN agencies, humanitarian groups, or development organizations in policy, advocacy, or fieldwork.
- Think Tanks & Research Institutions: Conduct research and analysis on global issues in policy institutes and strategic studies centers.
- Academia & Education: Become lecturers, researchers, or academic writers in universities and educational organizations.
- International Law & Policy: With further legal education, advise on treaties, human rights, or international law matters.
- Corporate Sector: Work in multinationals or consulting firms in public relations, geopolitical risk, or communications.
- Development Sector: Manage development projects in NGOs or donor agencies focusing on global development goals (SDGs).
As per HEC Undergraduate Education Policy 2023:
- Completion of 126–130 credit hours with a CGPA of 2.00/4.00
- Completion of a Final Year Project / Thesis or Internship Report
- Fulfillment of General Education, Major, Elective, and Research/Capstone requirements
- No academic or disciplinary probation at the time of graduation
- Completion within a maximum of 7 years.