PROGRAMS

Programs offered

Programs offered in morning and evening
Sr.# Program Name Time Slot
01 BS Political Science Morning
02 BS International Relations Evening
03 MS Political Science Morning
04 Phd Political Science Morning

Programs Eligibility Criteria

Program Level of study Eligibility Intake capacity
BS Political Science Undergraduate Student must have passed intermediate or equivalent examination in 2nd division from any public or private university. 60
BS International Relations Undergraduate Student must have passed intermediate or equivalent examination in 2nd division from any public or private university 60
MS Political Science Post Graduate HEC/GC women University eligibility Criteria 15
Ph.D. Political Science Post Graduate HEC/GC women University eligibility Criteria 05

Scop of BS & MS Political Science

Political science is a field of social science which deals with the theory and practice of everything related to politics. Political science involves the study of the political behaviour, system and the political structure of the country or an organisation. It is a very broad field which incorporates the study of historical and modern systems, governmental policies and procedures, foreign policies, public administration, international relations and public affairs. In other words, it is a social science that involves the study of governmental systems and general principles that govern the world of politics.

Politicalscience plays a significant role in our daily lives. Our education, jobs, lifestyle, remittances and taxes are all influenced by political decisions of the policy makers. Political science also play an important role in the development of future leaders. It is an excellent humanities subject best suited for students interested in learning how groups of people govern themselves, how policies are made, and how we can improve our government policies at the local, state, national and international levels.

Herbert Baxter Adams, a professor of history at Johns Hopkins University coined the term ‘Political Science’ in 1880. Now Political Science is taught in all the major institutes in Pakistan and abroad. Political science include philosophical, historical and analytical studies of governments, politics and policies. As a field of social science, political science is the study of constitution of a country and different political aspects.

Those who study political science are known as political scientists. They have huge scope for employment in both government and private sectors of the country. Political scientists solve the nations and worlds problem, by using tools, both humanistic and scientific, and a variety of methodological approaches to examine the process, systems and political dynamics of all countries and regions of the world. Political scientists may focus on political behavior, decision making processes, organizations and public policies. They conduct research on a wide range of subjects- such as political scenario in different nations, major cities and towns; major court decisions on political affairs; relations between Paakistan and other countries etc. They analyse the structure and operation of government, election results and conduct public opinion survey on political matters.

Skills once acquired through a course in political science, also prepares graduates to become leaders in other settings where it is valuable to understand the political context, consequences, and origins of laws and legal institutions. Other than in the political field, students can have a flourishing career with organisations like banks, consultancies, law firms, social research organisations, embassies, colleges, institutes etc. The aspirants for a career in political science, should have vast general knowledge, and should be able to interpret and perceive things well.

Scheme of Studies BS Political Science (Morning Program)
  • BS(4-YEAR) Political Science Hons 2016 AND ONWARD
SEMESTER-I
Course Category Course Code Course Title Credits
Compulsory ENG-122 English-I 3(3+0)
Compulsory ISL-100 Islamic Studies 2(2+0)
Compulsory CS-100 Introduction to Computers 3(3+0)
Compulsory POL-127 Introduction to Political Science-I 3(3+0)
General POL-126 Introduction to International Relations 3(3+0)
General ECON-114 Introduction to Economics 3(3+0)
Total Credit Hours 17
SEMESTER-II
Course Category Course Code Course Title Credits
Compulsory ENG-123 English-II 3(3+0)
Compulsory PKS-100 Pakistan Studies 2(2+0)
Compulsory MATH-100 Compulsory Mathematics 3(3+0)
General SOC-112 Introduction to Human Rights 3(3+0)
Foundation POL-128 Introduction to Political Science-II 3(3+0)
General PSY-118 Introduction to Psychology-I 3(3+0)
Total Credit Hours 17
SEMESTER-III
Course Category Course Code Course Title Credits
Compulsory ENG-224 English-III 3(3+0)
General POL-242 Political History of Pakistan since 1947 3(3+0)
General MGT-318 Entrepreneurship-I 3(0+3)
Foundation POL-229 Introduction to Political Science-III 3(3+0)
Foundation POL-246 Political Systems (Developed) UK & USA 3(3+0)
Major POL-252 Politics of Federalism 3(3+0)
Total Credit Hours 18
SEMESTER-IV
Course Category Course Code Course Title Credits
Compulsory ENG- English-IV 3(3+0)
General HIST-101 Introduction to History 3(3+0)
Foundation POL-241 Pakistan Movement 3(0+3)
Foundation POL-247 Political Systems (Developing) China, India, Turkey 3(3+0)
Major POL-213 Diplomacy 3(3+0)
Major POL-356 Public Administration in Pakistan 3(3+0)
Total Credit Hours 18
SEMESTER-V
Course Category Course Code Course Title Credits
Foundation POL-363 Western Political Philosophy-I 3(3+0)
Foundation POL-336 Muslim Political Philosophy-I 3(3+0)
Major POL-333 Local Government in Pakistan 3(0+3)
Major POL-238 NGO’s in Pakistan 3(3+0)
Major POL-304 Comparative & Development Politics-I 3(3+0)
Total Credit Hours 16
SEMESTER-VI
Course Category Course Code Course Title Credits
Foundation POL-337 Muslim Political Philosophy-II 3(3+0)
Foundation POL-364 Western Political Philosophy-II 3(3+0)
Major POL-305 Comparative & Development Politics-II 3(0+3)
Major POL-334 Major Issues in Pakistan Politics 3(3+0)
Major POL-319 Governance in Pakistan: Problems, Issues & Strategies 3(3+0)
Major POL-345 Political Sociology 3(3+0)
Total Credit Hours 15
SEMESTER-VII
Course Category Course Code Course Title Credits
Major POL-421 Ideology & Dynamics of Pakistan’s Politics 3(3+0)
Major POL-443 Political Parties & Elections in Pakistan 3(3+0)
Major POL-460 Research Methodology 3(3+0)
Elective POL-407 Conflict & Conflict Resolution 3(3+0)
Elective POL-416 Foreign Policy Analysis 3(3+0) Total Credit Hours 15
SEMESTER-VIII
Course Category Course Code Course Title Credits
Major POL-415 Foreign Policy of Pakistan 3(3+0)
Major POL-409 Constitutional Development & Pakistan’s Politics 3(3+0)
Major POL-402 Civil Military Relations 3(3+0)
Elective POL-425 International Relations in New Millennium 3(3+0)
Elective POL-424 International Organizations 3(3+0)
Total Credit Hours 15

MS Political Science 

SEMESTER-I
Course Category Course Code Course Title Credits
Compulsory POL-501 Advance Research Methodology 3(3+0)
Compulsory POL-534 Theories of I.R 3(3+0)
Optional POL-520 Pakistan: Quaid’s Vision of State 3(3+0)
Optional POL-502 Area Studies: South Asia 3(3+0)
Total Credit Hours 15
SEMESTER-II
Course Category Course Code Course Title Credits
Compulsory Compulsory POL-504 Comparative & Developmental Politics 3(3+0)
Compulsory POL-512 Foreign Policy of Pakistan W.S.R.T Indo-Pak Relations 3(3+0)
Optional POL-531 State’s Security in Emerging World Order 3(3+0)
Optional POL-507 Comparative Political Culture of South Asia 3(3+0)
Total Credit Hours 15
SEMESTER-III & SEMESTER-IV
Course Category Course Code Course Title Credits
Compulsory POL-600 Thesis 18(18+0)
Total Credit Hours 18
SEMESTER-II
Course Category Course Code Course Title Credits
Compulsory POL-600 Thesis 18(18+0)
Total Credit Hours 18

Ph.D Political Science 

SEMESTER-I
Course Category Course Code Course Title Credits
Core POL-701 Advanced Research Methods 3(3+0)
Core POL-702 Political Ideologies 3(3+0)
optional From list of optional courses 3(3+0)
Total Credit Hours 09
SEMESTER-II
Course Category Course Code Course Title Credits
Core POL-703 Comparative and Developmental 3(3+0)
optional From list of optional courses 3(3+0)
optional From list of optional courses 3(3+0)
Total Credit Hours 09
SEMESTER-III-IV-V-VI
Course Category Course Code Course Title Credits
Dissertation Writing
Total Credit Hours
List of Core Courses
Course Category Course Code Course Title Credits
Core POL-701 Advanced Research Methods 3(3+0)
Core POL-702 Political Ideologies 3(3+0)
Core POL-703 Comparative and Developmental Political Theories 3(3+0)
List of Optional Courses
Optional POL-704 Politics, State and Society Dialectics in Pakistan (Seminar Course) 3(3+0)
Optional POL-705 Political Sociology 3(3+0)
Optional POL-706 Devolution of Power and Good Governance (Seminar Course) 3(3+0)
Optional POL-707 Foreign Policy of Major Powers 3(3+0)
Optional POL-708 Major Issues in Global Politics (Seminar Course) 3(3+0)
Optional POL-709 Strategic Issues and Defense Policy of Pakistan (Seminar Course) 3(3+0)
Optional POL-710 Policy Analysis 3(3+0)
Optional POL-711 Political Economy 3(3+0)
Optional POL-712 Ideology and Dynamics of Pakistan Politics (Seminar Course) 3(3+0)
Optional POL-713 Major Issues of Muslim World (Seminar Course) 3(3+0)
Optional POL-714 Federalism in Pakistan 3(3+0)
Optional POL-715 Major Issues in Pakistan’s Politics (Seminar Course) 3(3+0)
Optional POL-716 Foreign Policy Analysis 3(3+0)
Optional POL-717 International and Regional Organizations 3(3+0)
Optional POL-718 Conflict Management and Resolution in South Asia (Seminar Course) 3(3+0)
Optional POL-719 Political System of Pakistan, India and Iran 3(3+0)
Optional POL-720 Non-State Actors 3(3+0)
Optional POL-721 Politics of Middle East 3(3+0)
Optional POL-722 International Law 3(3+0)

Important note: The Scheme of Studies of all the courses including BS, M.A, MSc and MS can be changed according to the demand of market.

BS International Relations (Eveing Program)

Scop of BS International Relations (Eveing Program)

Bachelors in International Relations not only focuses the study about international relation but also give the opportunities to study about others subjects such as economics or law, and need to be equipped with sufficient knowledge of International Relations in order to understand the international dimensions.

BS International Relations offers a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the practice and theory of contemporary international relations. It covers the nature and character of the modern international system, the issues on the policy agendas of the member states of the international community and the factors and forces that are shaping contemporary international affairs.

After Bachelor’s degree in International Relations does not give you entry into a specific field. It provides the student with a broad knowledge base that you can use to excel in a variety of occupations. Student can judge their abilities in different fields Such as national and state government level, especially in the areas of diplomacy, strategic analysis, development of trade relations and international cultural contacts. Others opportunities exist in businesses with overseas profiles, international aid and other non-governmental organizations, news and media organizations.

Scheme of Studies BS International Relations (Eveing Program)
  • BS(4-YEAR) International Relations Hons 2016 AND ONWARD