Bachelor of Science in International Relations (2-2.5 yrs)
The BS International Relations (2–2.5 Years) program at Iqra University is designed for students with 14 years of education. Those who have completed AD International Relations will directly join from the 5th semester, while students with a conventional BA/BSc or equivalent will complete a bridge semester. This pathway allows them to upgrade and complement their qualification to a full 4-year bachelor’s degree, with advanced courses in diplomacy, foreign policy, conflict resolution, and global affairs. The program equips graduates with practical knowledge and research skills for careers in government, NGOs, international organizations, media, and policy think tanks.
Structure of the Program
Category: Courses (Credit Hours) Without Deficiency
General Education: 1 (3)
Major courses: 17 (51)
Allied/IDS courses: 3 (9)
Capstone: 1(3)
Internship: 1 (3)
Total Courses: 23
Total Credit Hours: 69
Semesters: 4
Duration: 2 Years
Category: Courses (Credit Hours) With Deficiency
Deficiency Courses: 5 (115)
General Education: 1 (3)
Major courses: 17 (51)
Allied/interdisciplinary courses: 3 (9)
Capstone: 1(3)
Internship: 1 (3)
Total courses: 28
Total Credit Hours: 84
Semesters: 5
Duration: 2.5 Years
| S. # | CLUSTER | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CR.HRS | PRE-REQ | CO-REQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEMESTER V | ||||||
| 1 | MAJOR | INR311 | DIPLOMACY | 3+0 | ||
| 2 | ALLIED | ALLIED/INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSE - II | 3+0 | |||
| 3 | MAJOR | INR312 | INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY | 3+0 | ||
| 4 | MAJOR | INR313 | GLOBAL POLITICS OF ENVIRONMENT | 3+0 | ||
| 5 | ALLIED | ALLIED/INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSE - III | 3+0 | |||
| 6 | MAJOR | INR314 | CONFLICT MANAGEMENT & RESOLUTION | 3+0 | ||
| 18+0 | ||||||
| SEMESTER VI | ||||||
| 1 | MAJOR | INR321 | FOREIGN POLICY OF MAJOR POWERS | 3+0 | ||
| 2 | MAJOR | INR322 | DEFENSE AND STRATEGIC STUDIES | 3+0 | ||
| 3 | MAJOR | ELECTIVE - I | 3+0 | |||
| 4 | MAJOR | ELECTIVE - II | 3+0 | |||
| 5 | GEN ED | INR325 | ACADEMIC WRITING AND RESEARCH METHODS | 3+0 | ||
| 6 | INTERSHIP | INR326 | INTERNSHIP/FIELD EXPERIENCE | 3+0 | ||
| 18+0 | ||||||
| SEMESTER VII | ||||||
| 1 | MAJOR | INR411 | REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY | 3+0 | ||
| 2 | MAJOR | INR412 | NUCLEAR STUDIES | 3+0 | ||
| 3 | MAJOR | ELECTIVE - III | 3+0 | |||
| 4 | MAJOR | ELECTIVE - IV | 3+0 | |||
| 5 | MAJOR | ELECTIVE - V | 3+0 | |||
| 6 | ALLIED | ALLIED/INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSE-IV | 3+0 | |||
| 18+0 | ||||||
| SEMESTER VIII | ||||||
| 1 | MAJOR | INR421 | ARMS CONTROL, DISARMAMENT AND NON-PROLIFERATON | 3+0 | ||
| 2 | MAJOR | ELECTIVE - VI | 3+0 | |||
| 3 | MAJOR | ELECTIVE - VII | 3+0 | |||
| 4 | MAJOR | ELECTIVE-VIII | 3+0 | |||
| 5 | CAPSTONE | INR425 | CAPSTONE PROJECT | 3+0 | ||
| 15+0 | ||||||
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 69 | |||||
| Deficiency Courses (Majors): | ||||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | ||||
| INR111 | Introduction to International Relations | 3+0 | ||||
| INR123 | Regional and International Organizations | 3+0 | ||||
| INR211 | Theories of International Relations | 3+0 | ||||
| INR212 | International Relations Since 1945 | 3+0 | ||||
| INR222 | Foreign Policy Analysis | 3+0 |