Department of Arts & Social Sciences
Bachelor of International Relations
Introduction
The Bachelor of Science (BS) program in International Relations will enable students to learn IR theories and its practical applications, to help them develop a better understanding of the nature of inter-state relations and the working of major international and national institutions, and other policy making organs. The extensive range of courses offered in this program offer cross-disciplinary learning approaches to enable students to gain a deeper insight to the evolving nature of geo-strategic environment, and the impact of emerging technologies and other factors that affect national and global security architecture.
Program Features
- Duration: 04 Years
- Credit Hours: 134
- Semester: 08
- Campus: Main Campus
Admission Requirements: FSc/FA and equivalent with minimum 2nd division
| Semester - I | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG-321 | Functional English | 3(3-0) | |
| PST-321 | Pakistan Studies | 2(2-0) | |
| MTH-321 | Mathematics-I | 3(3-0) | |
| GEO-321 | Introduction to Geography | 3(3-0) | |
| POL-301 | Introduction to Political Science | 3(3-0) | |
| IRS-301 | Principles of International Relations | 3(3-0) | |
| Semester - II | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG-322 | English Comprehension and Composition | 3(3-0) | |
| ISL-321 | Islamic Studies/Ethics | 2(2-0) | |
| STA-301 | Introduction to Statistics | 4(3-1) | |
| POL-310 | Political Tolerance | 3(3-0) | |
| POL-312 | Political Thought | 3(3-0) | |
| IRS-302 | Approaches and Theories of International Relations | 3(3-0) | |
| Semester - III | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG-421 | Communication Skills | 3(3-0) | |
| CSI-321 | Introduction to Computing Applications | 3(3-0) | |
| POL-313 | Political History of Pakistan: 1947 to Present | 3(3-0) | |
| SOC-307 | Introduction to Sociology | 3(3-0) | |
| IRS-401 | Globalization and International Relations | 3(3-0) | |
| Semester - IV | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSPH-206 | English 4 (any other subject may be offered) | 3 | |
| BSPH-207 | Professional Ethics | 3 | |
| BSPH-208 | Basic Epidemiology | 3 | |
| BSPH-209 | Basic Biostatistics | 3 | |
| BSPH-210 | Health Promotion, Advocacy & Social Mobilization | 3 | |
| Semester - V | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRS-501 | International Relations: 1945-2000 | 3(3-0) | |
| IRS-503 | Public International Law-I | 3(3-0) | |
| IRS-505 | Regional and International Organizations | 3(3-0) | |
| IRS-507 | Foreign Policy Analysis | 3(3-0) | |
| IRS-509 | International Political Economy | 3(3-0) | |
| IRS-511 | Peace Studies | 3(3-0) | |
| Semester - VI | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSPH-305 | Reproductive Health | 3 | |
| BSPH-306 | Environment& Occupational Health | 3 | |
| BSPH-307 | Health Policy and Management | 3 | |
| BSPH-308 | Health Planning | 3 | |
| BSPH-309 | District Health Management | 3 | |
| BSPH-310 | Health Professional Education | 3 | |
| Semester - VII | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRS-601 | Comparative and Developmental Politics | 3(3-0) | |
| IRS-603 | Comparative Foreign Policy of Major Powers (US,Russia, China) | 3(3-0) | |
| IRS-605 | International Relations in the New Millennium | 3(3-0) | |
| IRS-607 | Comparative Political Systems of UK and USA | 3(3-0) | |
| IRS-609 | Politics of Pakistan | 3(3-0) | |
| IRS-611 | South Asia | 3(3-0) | |
| Semester - VIII | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRS-602 | Human Rights in International Relations | 3(3-0) | |
| IRS-604 | Arms Control and Disarmament | 3(3-0) | |
| IRS-606 | Contemporary Political Ideologies | 3(3-0) | |
| IRS-608 | Major Issues in International Relations | 3(3-0) | |
| IRS-631 | Research Report | 3(3-0) | |