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 | ||
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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 |