Political Science & International Relations is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, nation, government, politics and policies of government as well as International organizations and International Relations. The Department of Politics & International Relations is one of the oldest teaching departments of the University. It was established in 1951. Political Science and converted in ‘Politics & International Relations in 2023, an ever blooming discipline, has a very comprehensive and expanding social scope perceived as an arts and science both in itself. In this dynamic era of ever changing political environment, this field of study encourages students to explore the basic concepts of nation states, political culture, instability, governance, foreign policy, international Politics, international scenario, and geostrategic frameworks by using modern research techniques. Various undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the department help the students to study phenomena of politics and International Relations, enabling them to deal effectively with complexities in real time situations at both national and international levels. The classes of BS Political Science (Hon) were started in 2010. BS International Relations(Hon) was started in 2017. Both are four years degree programs as per HEC policy.

Since, the department has been growing by leaps and bounds. Department is offering MS and PhD (Political Science) programs as well since 2018. In addition, Department also publishing ‘Orient Research Journal of Social Sciences ISSN Online 2616-7093’, a peer reviewed and HEC recognized journal in “Y” category since 2019.

The pass out students for various careers and professional degree programs in areas such as law, government, education, politics, Policymaking, International Organizations, and on international level. It provides students analytical and research skills those skills are necessary to understand and explain policies, government, and international relations. The faculty supports the students arrange the study, to think and act as fully aware and participatory political actors, committed to social justice, political transparency, and participation. Students leave the classroom with the knowledge and skills necessary to open doors to various career opportunities.

Our aim is to provide quality education in a peaceful academic environment that fosters integrity, tolerance and human values.

• To deliver knowledge and analytical skills essential to be an accountable citizen, paying role for the welfare of the state and the nation;
• To subsidise for deep thoughtful study of politics and the government from side to side faculty research and publications
• To assist as expertise for national, state, and local government
• To provide political science majors with the educational obligatory for tracking a positive career in government, academics, and the private sector.
• To produce graduates with grander research, teaching, and professional abilities

Employment of political scientists is projected to grow 5 percent from 2018 to 2028, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Political scientists should face strong competition for jobs as the number of candidates is expected to exceed the number of available positions.

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