Program Information
| Duration | : | 1.5 to 4 years |
| Level | : | MS |
| Shift | : | Evening |
| Credit Hrs | : | 30 Credit Hours |
| Semester | : | 6 |
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M. Phil.-International Relations
Overview:
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.
Eligibility:
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.
Courses:
| S.No | Course Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IRFA-768 | Foreign Policy Analysis | 03 |
| 2 | IRTH-701 | Theories of International Relations | 03 |
| 3 | IRIP-788 | International Politics of Indian and Pacific Region | 03 |
| 4 | IRRM-702 | Research Methodology | 03 |
| 5 | IRNT-732 | Contemporary Non-Traditional Security Issues | 03 |
| 6 | IRSA-762 | International Politics of South Asia | 03 |
| 7 | IRGI-783 | Contemporary Global Issues | 03 |
| 8 | IRSD-791 | Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Contemporary International Relations | 03 |
| 9 | IRFP-761 | Foreign Policy of Pakistan | 03 |
| 10 | IRMP-763 | International Maritime Politics | 03 |
| 11 | IRTC-764 | Terrorism and Counter Terrorism | 03 |
| 12 | IRDA-765 | Disarmament, Arms Control and Nuclear Non-Proliferation | 03 |
| 13 | IRCH-766 | China in World Politics | 03 |
| 14 | IRRG-767 | Regionalism: Theory and Practice | 03 |
| 15 | IRIN-769 | Contemporary Foreign Policy of India | 03 |
| 16 | IRRS-770 | International Politics of Russia | 03 |
| 17 | IRII-771 | Islam and International Relations | 03 |
| 18 | IRLI-772 | Leadership in International Relations | 03 |
| 19 | IRPA-773 | International Politics of Africa | 03 |
| 20 | IREC-774 | Global Politics of Environment and Climate Change | 03 |
| 21 | IREN-776 | International Politics of Ethno-Nationalism | 03 |
| 22 | IRWO-777 | Emerging Regional and World Orders | 03 |
| 23 | IRPE-779 | International Political Economy | 03 |
| 24 | IRMP-780 | Foreign Policies of Major Powers (Any Two) | 03 |
| 25 | IRME-781 | International Politics of Middle East | 03 |
| 26 | IRCA-782 | International Politics of Central Asia | 03 |
| 27 | IREU-784 | European Union in World Politics | 03 |
| 28 | IRCR-785 | Conflict Analysis and Resolution | 03 |
| 29 | IRUS-786 | U.S. in World Politics | 03 |
| 30 | IRIL-787 | International Law and World Politics | 03 |
| 31 | IRRP-789 | Religion and Politics in the Contemporary World | 03 |
| 32 | IRGD-790 | Gender and International Relations | 03 |
| 33 | IRIO-792 | Role of International Organizations in World Politics | 03 |
| 34 | IRES-793 | Politics of Energy Security | 03 |
| 35 | IRAF-794 | Politics and Foreign Policy of Afghanistan | 03 |
| 36 | IRGP-795 | Comparative Study of Foreign Policies of Great Powers | 03 |
| 37 | IRWS-796 | Water Security and International Politics | 03 |
| 38 | IRSM-797 | Seminar on Selected Contemporary Issues | 03 |
| 39 | IRSG-798 | State, Society and Process of Globalization | 03 |
| 40 | IRPP-758 | Political Philosphy | 03 |
| 41 | IRMS-759 | War and Modern Strategy | 03 |
| 42 | IRDS-799 | Dissertation | 06 |
| 43 | IRPM-775 | Politics and Media | 03 |
