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.
o At least 45% marks in HSSC or an equivalent examination as determined by IBCC
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)
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SSC or Equivalent |
20% |
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HSSC Pre-Engineering (Part-I) or Equivalent |
30% |
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Entrance Examination |
50% |
A minimum of 130 Credit hours are required for acquiring BS IR Degree
Scheme of Study: BS-IR
1st semester
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Course Code |
Title Of Courses |
Credit Hours |
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1. |
EN-101 |
English Composition & Comprehension (C1) |
3 |
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2. |
HU-101 |
Islamic Studies/Ethics (C-2) |
2 |
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3. |
MTH-107 |
Basic Mathematics(C-3) |
3 |
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4. |
CS-101 |
Introduction to Computer Skills (C-4) |
3 |
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5. |
IR-101 |
Intro to IR (F-1) |
3 |
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6. |
HU-102 |
Pakistan Studies (C-5) |
2 |
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Total |
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16 |
2nd Semester
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Course Code |
Title Of Courses |
Credit Hours |
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1. |
EN-102 |
English II - Communications & Presentations Skills ( C-6) |
3 |
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2. |
IR-111 |
Intro to Political Science ( G-1) |
3 |
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3. |
ST-101 |
Probability and Statistics (C-7) |
3 |
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4. |
SS-103 |
Intro to Geography (G-2) |
3 |
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5. |
IR-113 |
International Relations: 1648-1945 (F-2)
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3 |
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6. |
SS104 |
Introduction to Philosophy (G-3) |
3 |
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Total |
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18 |
3rd semester
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Course Code |
Title Of Courses |
Credit Hours |
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1. |
IR-390 |
Intro to Psychology (G-4) |
3 |
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2. |
IR-112 |
Theories and Approaches to IR (F-3) |
3 |
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3. |
IR-205 |
International Relations Since 1945 (F-4) |
3 |
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4. |
EN-201 |
English for Academic Writing (C-8) |
3 |
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5 |
SS-219 |
Intro to Public Administration (G-5) |
3 |
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Total |
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15 |
4th semester
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Course Code |
Title Of Courses |
Credit Hours |
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1. |
EC101 |
Introduction to Economy (G6) |
3 |
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2 |
IR-211 |
Globalization and International Relations ( F-5) |
3 |
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3 |
IR-206 |
Geopolitical Structure of the World (F-6) |
3 |
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4. |
HU113 |
Introduction to Sociology ( G-7) |
3 |
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5. |
IR-334 |
Introduction to Gender Studies |
3 |
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Total |
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15 |
5th semester
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Course Code |
Title Of Courses |
Credit Hours |
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1. |
IR-312 |
Foreign Policy Analysis(M-2) |
3 |
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2 |
IR313 |
International Political Economy (M1) |
3 |
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3. |
IR-310 |
Research Methodology ( F-7) |
3 |
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4. |
IR309 |
Regional and International Organizations (F-8) |
3 |
|
5 |
IR-308 |
Public International Law ( F-9) |
3 |
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Total |
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15 |
6th semester
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Course Code |
Title Of Courses |
Credit Hours |
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1 |
IR-316 |
Diplomacy (M-2) |
3 |
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2 |
IR-114 |
Foreign Policy of Pakistan (M-3) |
3 |
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3. |
IR-315 |
Defense and Strategic Studies (M-4) |
3 |
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4. |
IR-567 |
Human Security (M-5) |
3 |
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5. |
IR-317 |
Conflict Management and Resolution ( M-6) |
3 |
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15 |
7th semester
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Course Code |
Title Of Courses |
Credit Hours |
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1 |
IR-306 |
Foreign Policy of Major Powers: USA, Russia and China (M- 7) |
3 |
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2 |
IR-506 |
International Politics of Middle East (E1) |
3 |
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3 |
IR 424 |
Government and Politics of Pakistan ( M-8) |
3 |
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4 |
IR-409 Or IR-411 |
Politics of Asia Pacific Or Politics of Indian Ocean (E-2) |
3 |
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5 |
IR-209 |
International Politics of Environment (M9) |
3 |
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Total |
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15 |
8th semester
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Course Code |
Title Of Courses |
Credit Hours |
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1 |
IR 461 |
South Asia: Area study (E-3 |
3 |
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2 |
IR-421 |
Peace Studies (M-10) |
3 |
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3 |
IR-305 |
Arms Control, Disarmament and Nuclear Non-proliferation (M-11) |
3 |
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4 |
IR 354 |
Contemporary Global Issues (E-4) |
3 |
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5 |
IR 472 |
Regional connectivity and CPEC ( M-12) or |
3 |
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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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- |
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Total |
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15 |
Total Cr Hours: 16+18+15+15+15+15+15+15= 124
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