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.
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.
| Code | Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IRFA-768 | Foreign Policy Analysis | 03 |
| IRTH-701 | Theories of International Relations | 03 |
| IRIP-788 | International Politics of Indian and Pacific Region | 03 |
| IRRM-702 | Research Methodology | 03 |
| IRNT-732 | Contemporary Non-Traditional Security Issues | 03 |
| IRSA-762 | International Politics of South Asia | 03 |
| IRGI-783 | Contemporary Global Issues | 03 |
| IRSD-791 | Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Contemporary International Relations | 03 |
| IRFP-761 | Foreign Policy of Pakistan | 03 |
| IRMP-763 | International Maritime Politics | 03 |
| IRTC-764 | Terrorism and Counter Terrorism | 03 |
| IRDA-765 | Disarmament, Arms Control and Nuclear Non-Proliferation | 03 |
| IRCH-766 | China in World Politics | 03 |
| IRRG-767 | Regionalism: Theory and Practice | 03 |
| IRIN-769 | Contemporary Foreign Policy of India | 03 |
| IRRS-770 | International Politics of Russia | 03 |
| IRII-771 | Islam and International Relations | 03 |
| IRLI-772 | Leadership in International Relations | 03 |
| IRPA-773 | International Politics of Africa | 03 |
| IREC-774 | Global Politics of Environment and Climate Change | 03 |
| IREN-776 | International Politics of Ethno-Nationalism | 03 |
| IRWO-777 | Emerging Regional and World Orders | 03 |
| IRPE-779 | International Political Economy | 03 |
| IRMP-780 | Foreign Policies of Major Powers (Any Two) | 03 |
| IRME-781 | International Politics of Middle East | 03 |
| IRCA-782 | International Politics of Central Asia | 03 |
| IREU-784 | European Union in World Politics | 03 |
| IRCR-785 | Conflict Analysis and Resolution | 03 |
| IRUS-786 | U.S. in World Politics | 03 |
| IRIL-787 | International Law and World Politics | 03 |
| IRRP-789 | Religion and Politics in the Contemporary World | 03 |
| IRGD-790 | Gender and International Relations | 03 |
| IRIO-792 | Role of International Organizations in World Politics | 03 |
| IRES-793 | Politics of Energy Security | 03 |
| IRAF-794 | Politics and Foreign Policy of Afghanistan | 03 |
| IRGP-795 | Comparative Study of Foreign Policies of Great Powers | 03 |
| IRWS-796 | Water Security and International Politics | 03 |
| IRSM-797 | Seminar on Selected Contemporary Issues | 03 |
| IRSG-798 | State, Society and Process of Globalization | 03 |
| IRPP-758 | Political Philosphy | 03 |
| IRMS-759 | War and Modern Strategy | 03 |
| IRDS-799 | Dissertation | 06 |
| IRPM-775 | Politics and Media | 03 |