BS International Relations

In the wake of growing globalization, Pakistani youth is aware of most of the international developments and can express their views on almost all issues. Today, they are more heedful of the growing role of print and electronic media, government’s policy-making process, the role of armed forces, think tanks, NGOs, civil services, especially Foreign Service, international and regional organizations and multinationals. The intensive and extensive programme spread over 4 years is designed to instill a sound and broad knowledge of the subjects familiarizing the students with emerging trends in the disciplines of political science and international relations.

Outline

Sr. No. Areas No. of Courses Cr. Hrs.
1General Education1230
2 Interdisciplinary Courses 04 12
3Major (disciplinary) 2678
4Field Experience (internship) 0103
5Capstone Project (Research Report)0103
6Community Service 01 00
7Career Lab0101
8Quranic Translation0100
Total47127

Road Map

Year 1, Semester 1

Sr. No. Course Code Prerequisites Course Title Category Cr. Hrs.
1ENG110Functional EnglishGeneral Education3
2SS 103Fundamentals of SociologyGeneral Education2
3NS101Environmental SciencesGeneral Education3
4PLS101Introduction of Political ScienceIDC3
5 INR 101Introduction to International RelationsMajor (disciplinary)3
6IR1133International Relations: 1648-1918Major (disciplinary)3

Year 1, Semester 2

Sr. No. Course Code Prerequisites Course Title Category Cr. Hrs.
1ENG211Expository WritingGeneral Education3
2PAK102Ideology & Constitution of PakistanGeneral Education2
3CCE201Civic & Community EngagementGeneral Education2
4AH 102Fundamentals of Philosophy General Education2
5 IR1143International Relations: 1918 OnwardsMajor (disciplinary)3
6IR1123Geopolitical Structure of the WorldMajor (disciplinary)3

Year 1, Semester 3

Sr. No. Course Code Prerequisites Course Title Category Cr. Hrs.
1QR 101Quantitative Reasoning IGeneral Education3
2ICT 101Info & Comm Technologies (ICT)General Education3
3IR2613Regional and International Organizations Major (disciplinary)3
4IR3403Foreign Policy Analysis Major (disciplinary)3
5 IR2603Public International LawMajor (disciplinary)3
6TRQ001Quranic TranslationCompulsory0

Year 1, Semester 4

Sr. No. Course Code Prerequisites Course Title Category Cr. Hrs.
1QR 201Quantitative Reasoning IIGeneral Education3
2ISL 110Islamic Studies General Education2
3ENT 102Fundamentals of EntrepreneurshipGeneral Education3
4IR3903Research Methodology for Social SciencesMajor (disciplinary)3
5 IR2113Approached and Theories of International RelationsMajor (disciplinary)3
6IR3313Foreign Policy of PakistanMajor (disciplinary)3

Year 1, Semester 5

Sr. No. Course Code Prerequisites Course Title Category Cr. Hrs.
1IR3703 Political Systems of the WorldMajor (disciplinary)3
2IR4323Comparative Foreign Policies of Major Powers: US, Russia, and ChinaMajor (disciplinary)3
3IR3213Defense and Strategic Studies Major (disciplinary)3
4IRELx043Introduction to Mass ComIDC3
5 IR2123History of Political ThoughtIDC3
6CLB301Carrer LabCompulsory1

Year 1, Semester 6

Sr. No. Course Code Prerequisites Course Title Category Cr. Hrs.
1IR3333 DiplomacyMajor (disciplinary)3
2IR3413International Political Economy Major (disciplinary)3
3IR3203International Security Major (disciplinary)3
4R4xx3Elective-IElective3
5R4xx3Elective-IIElective3

Year 1, Semester 7

Sr. No. Course Code Prerequisites Course Title Category Cr. Hrs.
1IR3243 International Economics: Issues and Institutions Major (disciplinary)3
2IR4253Issues in Arms Control, Disarmament & and Nuclear Non-ProliferationMajor (disciplinary)3
3IR3203Conflict Management and Resolution Major (disciplinary)3
4IR4xx3Elective-IIIElective3
5IR4xx3Elective-IVElective3

Year 1, Semester 8

Sr. No. Course Code Prerequisites Course Title Category Cr. Hrs.
1IR4553 Modernization & Democratization in the MuslimMajor (disciplinary)3
2IR4903Capstone Project (research Report)Project/Compulsory3
3FNL101Foreign LanguageIDC3
4IR4xx3Elective-VElective3
5IR4xx3Elective-VIElective3

Admission Criteria

At least 45% marks or 2nd division in F.Sc./FA/I.Com./ICS/A level or equivalent. Candidates are also required to appear in an in-house written test.

Prospects

The BS International Relations programme aims to prepare students having deep knowledge of the subject as well as the ability to analyze any given situation and draw out conclusions. The graduates are to be equipped with the essential tools and techniques of research to enable them to analyze emerging situations and issues. They are prepared to comprehend multifaceted issues of the contemporary domestic, world politics and foreign policy issues enabling them to establish a viable and forceful link between theory, concepts and practices in the field of Governance, Research, and International entities engaged in Business, Social and Humanitarian services.

Fee Structure