Bachelor of Science in International Relations
Equipping the current and future leaders with the skills to thrive in the ever- evolving global landscape. Our programme explores interactions among states and non-state actors, covering traditional issues like war and trade, as well as non-traditional topics like human rights and global development. With experienced faculty and rigorous research opportunities, our students gain expertise in critical analysis and research methods.
Program Details & Curriculum
Program Duration
4 years (8 Semester)
Credit Hours
136 Cr. Hrs.
| Core Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| HUM111 | Functional English | 3 |
| HUM112 | Elective | 3 |
| IR101 | Personal Development | 3 |
| CSC111 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| HMT302 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| ASC100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total Cr. Hr. | 18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| HS103 | Pakistan Studies | 3 |
| HS102 | Islamic Studies | 3 |
| HUM231 | Communication Skills | 3 |
| HMT301 | Sociology | 3 |
| --- | Elective | 3 |
| ASC100 | Introduction to Math | 3 |
| Total Cr. Hr. | 18 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| HUM121 | Academic and Professional Writing | 3 |
| HUM232 | Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3 |
| SSC231 | World History | 3 |
| IR201 | Modern History of International Relations | 3 |
| --- | Elective | 3 |
| MGT201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Total Cr. Hr. | 18 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| DS132 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| IR480 | International Law | 3 |
| HUM241 | World Literature | 3 |
| HUM233 | Introduction to Philosophy & Critical Thinking | 3 |
| --- | Elective | 3 |
| BUS361 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Total Cr. Hr. | 18 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| DS330 | International Political Economy | 3 |
| IR103 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| HMT401 | Research Methods & Skills | 3 |
| --- | Elective | 3 |
| --- | Elective | 3 |
| --- | Elective | 3 |
| Total Cr. Hr. | 18 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| IR342 | Global Security | 3 |
| IR234 | Foreign Policy of Pakistan | 3 |
| --- | Elective | 3 |
| --- | Elective | 3 |
| MDS112 | Introduction to Social Media | 3 |
| FHA131 | History of Art | 3 |
| Total Cr. Hr. | 18 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| IR338 | Global Development, Human Rights and IR | 3 |
| --- | Elective | 3 |
| BUS122 | Fundamentals of Marketing | 3 |
| MDS111 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| IR320 | Women and Politics | 3 |
| Total Cr. Hr. | 15 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| --- | Elective | 3 |
| --- | Elective | 3 |
| --- | Elective | 3 |
| --- | Elective | 3 |
| --- | Elective | 3 |
| Total Cr. Hr. | 15 | |