M. Phil in International Relations
The MPhil International Relations program at Iqra University provides advanced training in global politics, diplomacy, and strategic studies with a strong focus on research. Along with coursework, students complete a thesis that develops their analytical and academic skills, preparing them for careers in teaching, research, policy analysis, and leadership roles in international organizations and government institutions.
Program Details & Curriculum
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Total Credit Hours: 32
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General Education: 2(2)
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Total Courses: 11
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Core/Compulsory Courses: 2 (6)
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Semesters: 4
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Elective Courses: 6 (18)
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Duration: 2 Years |
Thesis: 1 (6)
Total: 11 (32) |
| CODE | TITLE | CREDIT HOURS | CATEGORY | |
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| SEMESTER I | ||||
| INR711 | Theories of International Relations | 3+0 | Core | |
| INR712 | Research Methodology | 3+0 | Core | |
| Elective - I | 3+0 | Elective | ||
| Elective - II | 3+0 | Elective | ||
| GEN111 | Understanding of Holy Quran – I/ HMT245 Comparative Religious Studies (2+0) for Non-Muslim Students | 0+1 | Gen Ed | |
| Total | 12+1 | |||
| SEMESTER II | ||||
| Elective - III | 3+0 | Elective | ||
| Elective - IV | 3+0 | Elective | ||
| Elective - V | 3+0 | Elective | ||
| Elective - VI | 3+0 | Elective | ||
| GEN112 | Understanding of Holy Quran – II | 1+0 | Gen Ed | |
| Total | 12+1 | |||
| SEMESTER III | ||||
| INR731 | Thesis | 6+0 | Research | |
| Total | 6+0 | |||
| SEMESTER IV | ||||
| INR731 | Thesis | Conti. | Research | |
| Total Credit Hours | 32 | |||
| List of Electives | ||||
| Code | Title | Credit Hours | ||
| INR713 | Globalization: Philosophical Issues, Theories and Evidence | 3+0 | ||
| INR714 | Global Security | 3+0 | ||
| INR715 | Global Political Economy | 3+0 | ||
| INR716 | Foreign Policy of Pakistan | 3+0 | ||
| INR717 | Politics of Developing Nations | 3+0 | ||
| INR718 | International Institutions and Global Governance | 3+0 | ||
| INR719 | Conflict and Conflict Resolution | 3+0 | ||
| INR721 | Advanced Qualitative Research Methods | 3+0 | ||
| INR722 | Advanced Quantitative Research Methods | 3+0 | ||
| INR723 | International Terrorism and World Politics | 3+0 | ||
| INR724 | Feminism and International Relations | 3+0 | ||
| INR725 | Global Development: Theory and Evidence | 3+0 | ||
| INR726 | International Law | 3+0 | ||
| INR727 | US Foreign Policy | 3+0 | ||
| INR728 | Civil Society and World Politics | 3+0 | ||
| INR729 | Statistical Analysis and Interpretation | 3+0 | ||
| INR732 | International Negotiation: Theory and Practice | 3+0 | ||
| INR733 | Politics of International Human Rights | 3+0 | ||
| INR734 | Global Sustainable Development | 3+0 | ||
| INR735 | Islam and World Politics | 3+0 | ||
| INR736 | Environment and World Politics | 3+0 | ||
| INR737 | Political Research: Survey Techniques | 3+0 | ||
| INR738 | Politics of Development | 3+0 | ||
| INR739 | Special Topics | 3+0 | ||