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