Programs - BS International Relations

Introduction

The IR program has been designed in accordance with HEC requirements in order to meet the future needs of the learners to have sufficient knowledge, vision and expertise to analyze the different aspects and waves of international politics.

Students are provided the opportunities to visit various organizations and institutions involved in foreign policy making process / international relations such as Foreign Office, Parliament and various research organizations. This will help the students to establish a link between theory and practice of International Relations by the interaction with the practitioners.

Moreover regular seminars, workshops and conferences are arranged by the department on weekly / fortnightly / monthly basis.

The department of International Relations also offers BSIR research specialization of 06 credit hours in the areas of regional politics, foreign policy, conflict resolutions, international organizations, geopolitics, Pakistan affairs and emerging trends of world orders.

Admission requirements

Eligibility:

o    At least 45% marks in HSSC or an equivalent examination as determined by IBCC

Selection Criteria:

Admission based on any of the following Entrance Examinations

o    MY University Entrance Examination

o    NAT-IE / NAT-ICS / NAT-IA conducted by NTS

o    HAT-UG-E / HAT-UG-CS / HAT-UG-A / HAT-UG-M / HAT-UG-GS / HAT-UG-I.COM conducted by ETC of HEC

o    SAT-I conducted by ETS (USA)

Merit Formula

SSC or Equivalent

20%

HSSC Pre-Engineering (Part-I) or Equivalent

30%

Entrance Examination

50%

 

Degree requirements

A minimum of 130 Credit hours are required for acquiring BS IR Degree

  • 25 Credit hours will consist of Compulsory Courses
  • 18 - 21 Credit hours from General Courses
  • 30-33 Credit hours must be earned taking Discipline Specific Foundational Courses.
  • 36-42 credit hours will be given to major courses including research project/internship
  • 12 credit hours will be given to Elective Courses within the major

 

Scheme of Study: BS-IR

1st semester

 

Course Code

Title Of Courses

Credit Hours

1.

EN-101

English Composition & Comprehension (C1)

3

2.

HU-101

Islamic Studies/Ethics (C-2)

2

3.

MTH-107

Basic Mathematics(C-3)

3

4.

CS-101

Introduction to Computer Skills (C-4)

3

5.

IR-101

Intro to IR (F-1)

3

6.

HU-102

Pakistan Studies (C-5)

2

 

Total

 

     16

2nd Semester 

 

Course Code

Title Of Courses

Credit Hours

1.

EN-102

English II -  Communications & Presentations Skills ( C-6)

3

2.

IR-111

Intro to Political Science ( G-1)

3

3.

ST-101

Probability and Statistics (C-7)

3

4.

SS-103

Intro to Geography (G-2)

3

5.

IR-113

International Relations: 1648-1945 (F-2)

 

3

6.

SS104

Introduction to Philosophy (G-3)

3

 

Total

 

18

3rd semester

 

Course Code

Title Of Courses

Credit Hours

1.

IR-390

Intro to Psychology (G-4)

3

2.

IR-112

Theories and Approaches to IR (F-3)

3

3.

IR-205

International Relations Since 1945 (F-4)

3

4.

EN-201

English for Academic Writing (C-8)

3

5

SS-219

Intro to Public Administration (G-5)

3

 

Total

 

15

4th semester

 

Course Code

Title Of Courses

Credit Hours

1.

EC101

Introduction to Economy (G6)

3

2

IR-211

Globalization and International Relations ( F-5)

3

3

IR-206

Geopolitical Structure of the World (F-6)

        3

4.

HU113

Introduction to Sociology   ( G-7)

3

5.

IR-334

Introduction to Gender Studies

3

 

Total

 

15

5th semester

 

Course Code

Title Of Courses

Credit Hours

1.

IR-312

Foreign Policy Analysis(M-2)

3

2

IR313

International Political Economy (M1)

3

3.

IR-310

Research Methodology ( F-7)

3

4.

IR309

Regional and International Organizations (F-8)

3

5

IR-308

Public International Law ( F-9)

3

 

Total

 

15

6th semester

 

Course Code

Title Of Courses

Credit Hours

1

IR-316

Diplomacy  (M-2)

3

2

IR-114

Foreign Policy of Pakistan (M-3)

3

3.

IR-315

Defense and Strategic Studies (M-4)

3

4.

IR-567

Human Security (M-5)

3

5.

IR-317

Conflict Management and Resolution  ( M-6)

3

 

 

 

15

7th semester

 

Course Code

Title Of Courses

Credit Hours

1

IR-306

Foreign Policy of Major Powers: USA, Russia and China (M- 7)

3

2

IR-506

International Politics of Middle East (E1)

3

3

IR 424

Government and Politics of Pakistan  ( M-8)

3

4

IR-409

Or

IR-411

Politics of Asia Pacific                 

Or

Politics of Indian Ocean (E-2)

3

5

IR-209

International Politics of Environment (M9)

3

 

Total

 

15

8th semester

 

Course Code

Title Of Courses

Credit Hours

1

IR 461

South Asia: Area study (E-3

3

2

IR-421

Peace Studies  (M-10)

3

3

IR-305

Arms Control, Disarmament and Nuclear Non-proliferation  (M-11)

3

4

IR 354

Contemporary Global Issues (E-4)

3

5

IR 472

Regional connectivity and CPEC ( M-12) or

3

 

IR-444

Research Report/Project   ( M-12)

 

Note:

Research Report equivalent to 3 credit hours (in lieu of one course) can be opted by those students who are not taking thesis/dissertation.

 

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Total

 

15

 

Total Cr Hours: 16+18+15+15+15+15+15+15= 124

 

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