Main purpose of PhD Programme of 3 to 5 years in International Relations is to prepare graduates having a deep knowledge of the subject as well as ability to analyze any given situation and draw out conclusions. The syllabus of the subject is designed by keeping in the view that following objectives.
PhD IR Scheme of Study
Option- 1: MS /Phil based PhD
First semester
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Course Code |
Title Of Courses |
Credit Hours |
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1. |
IR-701
|
International Relations: Advanced Theory and Practice (Core Course-I) |
3 |
|
2. |
IR-702 |
Advanced Research Methodology ( Core Course-II) |
3 |
|
3. |
IR-705 |
Traditional and Non-Traditional Paradigms (Optional-I) |
3 |
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Total |
|
9 |
|
Second Semester
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|
Course Code |
Title Of Courses |
Credit Hours |
|
1. |
IR-708 |
Regional Connectivity and CPEC (Optional/Elective –II) |
3 |
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2. |
IR-710 |
Foreign Policy Analyses (Optional/Elective –III) |
3 |
|
3 |
IR-805 |
Contemporary Issues in International Strategic Environment (Optional/Elective –IV)
|
3 |
|
Total |
|
9 |
|
|
IR-703 |
Foreign Policy of Great Powers ( Additional deficiency Course ) |
3 |
Third to Six Semester
|
IR-799 |
Thesis/Dissertation |
|
Total Credits: 30 |
Option –2: BS Based Admission
First semester
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Course Code |
Title Of Courses |
Credit Hours |
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1. |
IR-701
|
International Relations: Theory and Practice
|
3 |
|
2. |
IR-702 |
Research Methodology |
3 |
|
3. |
IR-703 |
Foreign Policy of Great Powers
|
3 |
|
4. |
IR-704 |
Contemporary Environmental Issues |
3 |
|
Total |
|
12 |
|
Second Semester
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|
Course Code |
Title Of Courses |
Credit Hours |
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1. |
IR-705
|
Traditional and Non-traditional Security Paradigms
|
3 |
|
2. |
IR-706 |
Seminar on Conflict and Cooperation in South Asia
|
3 |
|
3. |
IR-707 |
Changing Dimensions of Maritime Security of the Indian Ocean
|
3 |
|
4. |
IR-711/IR- 801 |
International Political Economy |
3 |
|
Total |
12 |
||
Third Semester
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|
Course Code |
Title Of Courses |
Credit Hours |
|
1 |
IR-708 |
Regional Connectivity and CPEC
|
3 |
|
2. |
IR710 |
Foreign Policy Analyses |
3 |
|
3. |
IR-803 |
Contemporary Issues in International Strategic Environment
|
3 |
|
4. |
IR-804 |
Arms Control and Disarmament
|
3 |
4th Semester
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|
Course Code |
Title Of Courses |
Credit Hours |
|
1. |
IR-805
|
Politics of Middle East
|
3 |
|
2. |
IR-806 |
Analysis of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy
|
3 |
|
3. |
IR-807 |
Politics and Security in the Asia Pacific Region
|
3 |
|
4. |
IR-808 |
Power, Interdependence and Trans-Nationalism
|
3 |
5th to 8th Semester
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Third to Six |
Thesis/Dissertation |
12 |
Total Credits: 12 |
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