Description

Programme Objectives – M.Phil International Relations

The Program aims at imparting knowledge, skills and general competence defined in the following objectives:

• To build a theoretical understanding of international relations, and apply it to patterns of cooperation and competition within global politics by enhancing students’ research skills.
• To familiarize the scholars with extensive literature to broaden their conceptual and empirical knowledge on the pressing problems in the international realm.
• To introduce the students to a healthy academic learning environment with opportunities to share and exchange perspectives and build scholarly networking.
• To meet the requirements of today’s job market through honing their professional interpersonal skills in order to advance their career prospects.

Programme Outcomes – M.Phil International Relations

On the completion of degree the following outcomes are expected:

• Gained in-depth knowledge and ability to establish theoretical explanation through coherent research and analyses of issues and patterns of international relations.
• Capability to collect and analyze the relevant scientific data/knowledge and conduct independent research.
• Developed strong engagement with the culture of relevant debates, unbiased discussions through conducting and/or attending seminars and conferences for enrichment of learning horizon.
• Acquired better level of written and verbal expression with critical analytical ability and clarity of concepts in the area of specialization in order to advance the career goals.

Eligibility

a. 16 years of education in relevant discipline from HEC recognized university with
following score: -
i. Semester system: 2.50/4.00 CGPA or grade “B”.
ii. Annual System: 50% marks (45% for English and Urdu)

b. GAT-General with a minimum cumulative score as determined by HEC.
c. Passing of entrance test /interview conducted by the university.