Department of International Relations


BS International Relations

Overview

Programme Objectives – BS - International Relations The program aims to achieve the following objectives: To build knowledge of international issues with theoretical foundations and empirical evidences to fathom complexities of international affairs. To inculcate highly-marketable and innovative skills in individuals to contribute in national capital and to move in international environment. To explore a wide variety of back issues in policy making moving through extended security, economics, human rights, development and cultural intricacies. To build intellectual skills to comprehend international as well as local political environment and human development in Pakistan Programme Outcomes – BS International Relations On the completion of degree the following outcomes are expected (BS-IR): Received holistic understanding of global connectedness and complexities. Explored the relevant literature while having an in-depth insight of the regional and international issues. Students are trained to write effectively for policy making by using different kinds of theories to analyze current global issues. Established close connectedness with key institutions in the Nation’s capital such as Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NGOs and IGOs. Prepared students to work in cross-cultural environment. Moreover, the ground-breaking research with a global focus opened new opportunities for students to study and work abroad. Students have gained the expertise to assume challenging positions in the governmental and non-governmental organizations such as Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), think tanks, universities and media outlets. Gained a sophisticated understanding of the global dynamics that affect our society. Acquired the capability to take initiatives for a meaningful change in the society and to take part in the development of Pakistan.

Detail

  • BS Level
  • Both Shift
  • 8 Semester(s)
  • 4 years Year(s)
  • 132 Cr.

Eligibility Criteria

Intermediate with 45% marks OR A – Level with 50% marks OR Equivalent.

Courses

Code Name Credit Hours
IRFN-101 Functional English 03
IRPM-142 Introduction to Geography 03
IRMT-103 Basic Mathematics 03
IRIR-141 Introduction to International Relations 03
IRCC-117 Civic and Community Engagement 03
IRPS-122 Introduction to Political Science 03
IREN-104 English-II (Comprehension, Reading and Prose) 03
IRIS-105 Islamic Studies / Ethics 03
IRST-106 Statistics 03
IRIG-142 Introduction to Geography 03
IREC-113 Introduction to Economics 03
IRTI-123 Theories of International Relations 03
IREN-207 English-III (Novel, Poetry and Drama) 03
IRCS-208 Introduction to Computer Skills 03
IRFL-215 French Language 03
IRNR-221 International Relations: 1648-1951 03
IREP-211 Entrepreneurship in Social Sciences 03
IRFA-241 Foreign Policy Analysis 03
IREN-209 English-IV (Communication and Writing Skills) 03
IRMC-220 Introduction to Mass Communication 03
IRED-214 Introduction to Every Day Science 03
IRSS-268 Introduction to Security Studies 03
IRPH-216 Introduction to Political Philosophy 03
IRFP-341 Foreign Policy of Pakistan 03
IRIH-342 International Relations since 1945 03
IRCA-361 International Politics of Central Asia 03
IRIO-321 Regional and International Organizations 03
IRAP-362 Politics of Asia-Pacific 03
IRIL-322 Public International Law 03
IRRM-323 Research Methodology 03
IRDP-343 Diplomacy 03
IRDS-344 Defense and Strategic Studies 03
IRME-363 Politics of Middle East 03
IRSA-464 Politics of South Asia 03
IREP-451 International Politics of Environment 03
IRSE-466 Politics of Sea 03
IRPE-445 International Political Economy 03
IRET-474 Extremism, Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism 03
IREU-471 The European Union as an Actor in South Asia 03
IRCM-446 Conflict Management and Resolution 03
IRRP-447 Research Paper 03
IRNT-467 New Technologies in IR 03
IRMP-444 International Politics of Major Powers 03
IRID-465 Politics of International Development 03
IRME-363 Politics of Middle East 03