BS International Relations
BS International Relations
Understand the world. Analyze global affairs. Shape informed perspectives.
The BS International Relations program develops knowledge of international politics, diplomacy, foreign policy, international organizations, conflict, security and global affairs.
Duration: 4 Years
Semesters: 8
Credit Hours: Approximately 129–131 depending on the approved institutional scheme.
Program Overview
- International Relations Theory
- Diplomacy
- Foreign Policy
- International Law
- International Organizations
- Global Politics
- International Political Economy
- Conflict Resolution
- Security Studies
- Research Methods
- Regional Studies
- Foreign Policy of Pakistan
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Semester-Wise Curriculum |
Total Credit Hours
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130 CH |
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Semester - I |
Cr Hr |
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Functional English |
3 |
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Introduction to International Relations |
3 |
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Quantitative Reasoning-I |
3 |
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Applications of ICT |
3 |
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Natural Science |
3 |
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Understanding of Holy Quran-I |
1 |
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Total |
16 |
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Semester - II |
Cr Hr |
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Geo-Political Structure of the World |
3 |
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International Relations: 1648–1945 |
3 |
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Regional & International Organizations |
3 |
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Quantitative Reasoning-II |
3 |
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Expository Writing |
3 |
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Pakistan Studies |
2 |
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Total |
17 |
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Semester - III |
Cr Hr |
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Theories of International Relations |
3 |
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International Relations Since 1945 |
3 |
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International Law |
3 |
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Arts & Humanities |
2 |
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Islamic Studies / Ethics |
2 |
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Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan |
2 |
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Total |
15 |
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Semester - IV |
Cr Hr |
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Globalization & International Relations |
3 |
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Foreign Policy Analysis |
3 |
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Foreign Policy of Pakistan |
3 |
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Social Science |
2 |
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Civics & Community Engagement |
2 |
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Entrepreneurship |
2 |
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Total |
15 |
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Semester - V |
Cr Hr |
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Diplomacy |
3 |
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International Political Economy |
3 |
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Global Politics of Environment |
3 |
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Conflict Management & Resolution |
3 |
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Interdisciplinary Course |
3 |
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Interdisciplinary Course |
3 |
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Total |
18 |
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Semester - VI |
Cr Hr |
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Foreign Policies of Major Powers |
3 |
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Defense & Strategic Studies |
3 |
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Academic Writing & Research Methods |
3 |
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Elective I |
3 |
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Elective II |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Semester - VII |
Cr Hr |
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Regional Connectivity |
3 |
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Nuclear Studies |
3 |
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Elective III |
3 |
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Elective IV |
3 |
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Interdisciplinary Course |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Semester - VIII |
Cr Hr |
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Arms Control, Disarmament & Non-Proliferation |
3 |
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Elective V |
3 |
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Elective VI |
3 |
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Elective VII |
3 |
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Capstone / Research Project |
3 |
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Total |
12 |
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