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
Department of International Relations
Session: Fall 2022- Spring 2026
1st semester: (Fall 2022)
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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: (Fall 2023)
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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) |
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Total |
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18 |
3rd semester: (Fall 2023)
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Course Code |
Title Of Courses |
Credit Hours |
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1. |
IR-390/Psy 104 |
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 |
EC-101 |
Introduction to Economics (G-5) |
3 |
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6. |
SS-219 |
Intro to Public Administration (G-6) |
3 |
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Total |
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18 |
4th semester: Spring 2024
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Course Code |
Title Of Courses |
Credit Hours |
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1. |
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Everyday Science ( C-9) {optional} |
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. |
IR-308 |
Public International Law I ( F-7) |
3 |
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5. |
IR210 or IR-567 |
International Security or Human Security (F-8) |
3 |
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6. |
IR-334 |
Introduction to Gender Study ( G-7) |
3 |
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Total |
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18 |
5th semester: Fall 2024
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Course Code |
Title Of Courses |
Credit Hours |
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1. |
IR-312 |
Foreign Policy Analysis(M-1) |
3 |
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2. |
IR-393 |
International Political Economy (M-2) |
3 |
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3 |
IR-310 |
Research Methodology ( F-9) |
3 |
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4 |
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Regional and International Organizations (F-10) |
3 |
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5 |
IR-311 |
Public International Law II (F-11) |
3 |
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Total |
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15 |
6th semester: Spring 2025
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Course Code |
Title Of Courses |
Credit Hours |
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1 |
IR 316 |
Diplomacy (M-3) |
3 |
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2 |
IR-114 |
Foreign Policy of Pakistan (M-4) |
3 |
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3. |
IR-315 |
Defense and Strategic Studies (M-5) |
3 |
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4. |
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International Politics of human Rights/Human Security (M-6) |
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5. |
IR-317 |
Conflict Management and Resolution ( M-7) |
3 |
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Comparative Politics and Development (M-8) |
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7th semester: Fall 2025
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Course Code |
Title Of Courses |
Credit Hours |
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1. |
IR-305 |
Nuclear Proliferation and Non-proliferation Regimes (M-9) |
3 |
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2 |
IR-306 |
Foreign Policy of Major Powers: USA, Russia and China (M- 10) |
3 |
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3 |
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International Politics of Environment (M-11) |
3 |
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4 |
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Government and Politics of Pakistan ( M-12) |
3 |
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5. |
IR-409 Or IR-411 |
Politics of Asia Pacific Or Politics of Indian Ocean (E-1) |
3 |
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6. |
IR-506 |
Politics of Middle East (E-2) |
3 |
8th semester: Spring 2026
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Course Code |
Title Of Courses |
Credit Hours |
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1 |
IR 396 |
Dynamics of Kashmir Conflict (M-12) |
3 |
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2 |
IR 461 Or IR 354 |
South Asia: Area study (E-3) Or Contemporary Global Issues (E-3) |
3 |
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3 |
IR 472 |
Regional connectivity and CPEC ( M-13) |
3 |
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4 |
IR 425 Or IR-428
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Modernization and Democratization in the Muslim World (E-4) or Emerging Regional and World Orders (E-4) |
3 |
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5 |
IR-421 |
Peace Studies |
3 |
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6. |
IR-444 |
Research Report/Project ( M-15) 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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3 |
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