Programme Objectives – M.Phil International Relations

The Program aims at imparting knowledge, skills and general competence defined in the following objectives:

• To build a theoretical understanding of international relations, and apply it to patterns of cooperation and competition within global politics by enhancing students’ research skills.
• To familiarize the scholars with extensive literature to broaden their conceptual and empirical knowledge on the pressing problems in the international realm.
• To introduce the students to a healthy academic learning environment with opportunities to share and exchange perspectives and build scholarly networking.
• To meet the requirements of today’s job market through honing their professional interpersonal skills in order to advance their career prospects.

Programme Outcomes – M.Phil International Relations

On the completion of degree the following outcomes are expected:

• Gained in-depth knowledge and ability to establish theoretical explanation through coherent research and analyses of issues and patterns of international relations.
• Capability to collect and analyze the relevant scientific data/knowledge and conduct independent research.
• Developed strong engagement with the culture of relevant debates, unbiased discussions through conducting and/or attending seminars and conferences for enrichment of learning horizon.
• Acquired better level of written and verbal expression with critical analytical ability and clarity of concepts in the area of specialization in order to advance the career goals.

• MS Level
• Evening Shift
• 6 Semester(s)
• 1.5 to 4 years Year(s)
• 30 Credit Hours Cr.

a. 16 years of education in relevant discipline from HEC recognized university with
following score: -
i. Semester system: 2.50/4.00 CGPA or grade “B”.
ii. Annual System: 50% marks (45% for English and Urdu)

b. GAT-General with a minimum cumulative score as determined by HEC.
c. Passing of entrance test /interview conducted by the university.