The BS International Relations is a four-year degree program comprising 132 credit hours across eight semesters. It provides students with a broad understanding of international politics and global affairs through the study of diplomacy, international law, foreign policy, globalization, conflict resolution, regional connectivity, human rights, environmental politics, and international security.
The program gradually develops theoretical knowledge, analytical ability, and practical understanding through case studies, simulations, discussions, and the examination of contemporary international events. Students learn to connect academic concepts with real-world political and policy challenges while strengthening their critical thinking, communication, research, and problem-solving skills.
Graduates are prepared for opportunities in diplomacy, public policy, international development, global governance, media, research, and academia. The program also provides a strong academic foundation for advanced study in International Relations and other related interdisciplinary fields.
| Sr. | Code | Course Title | CreditHours | LabHours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EN-301 | English-I (English Composition & Comprehension) | 3 | 0 | - |
| 2 | AR-301 | Functional Arabic-I | 2 | 0 | - |
| 3 | CS-301 | Introduction to Information Communication Technology | 2 | 1 | - |
| 4 | IR-301 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 | 0 | - |
| 5 | IR-302 | Introduction to Political Sciences | 3 | 1 | - |
| 6 | MT-303 | Business Mathematics | 3 | 0 | - |
| Total Credits | 16 | 2 |
| Sr. | Code | Course Title | CreditHours | LabHours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EN-312 | English – II (Communication Skills) | 3 | 0 | EN-301 |
| 2 | AR-312 | Functional Arabic-II | 2 | 0 | AR-301 |
| 3 | EC-323 | Introduction to Economics | 3 | 0 | - |
| 4 | IR-403 | Approaches and Theories of International Relations | 3 | 0 | - |
| 5 | SS-301 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | 0 | - |
| 6 | HG-305 | Pakistan Studies | 3 | 0 | - |
| Total Credits | 17 | 0 |
| Sr. | Code | Course Title | CreditHours | LabHours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EN-421 | English – III (Technical Report Writing & Presentation Skills) | 3 | 0 | EN-301,EN-312 |
| 2 | IR-401 | Globalization and International Relations | 3 | 0 | - |
| 3 | IR-402 | Diplomatic History of IR, 1648 – 1945 | 3 | 0 | - |
| 4 | IR-403 | Approaches and Theories of International Relations | 3 | 0 | - |
| 5 | IS-403 | Islamic Education-I | 2 | 0 | - |
| 6 | ST-301 | Business Statistics | 3 | 0 | - |
| Total Credits | 17 | 0 |
| Sr. | Code | Course Title | CreditHours | LabHours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RM-401 | Research Methods | 3 | 0 | - |
| 2 | EN-432 | English - IV | 3 | 0 | EN-421,EN-301,EN-312 |
| 3 | IR-404 | Geo-Political Structure of the World | 3 | 0 | - |
| 4 | IR-405 | International Relations: 1945 to 2000 | 3 | 0 | IR-402 |
| 5 | IS-414 | Islamic Education-II | 2 | 0 | IS-403 |
| 6 | SW-301 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 | 0 | - |
| Total Credits | 17 | 0 |
| Sr. | Code | Course Title | CreditHours | LabHours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HD-501 | Hadith-e-Nabvi (ﷺ/SAW) | 3 | 0 | - |
| 2 | IR-501 | Public International Law-I | 3 | 0 | - |
| 3 | IR-502 | Regional and International Organizations | 3 | 0 | - |
| 4 | IR-503 | Foreign Policy Analysis | 3 | 0 | - |
| 5 | IR-504 | International Political Economy | 3 | 0 | - |
| Total Credits | 15 | 0 |
| Sr. | Code | Course Title | CreditHours | LabHours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IR-507 | Defence and Strategic Studies | 3 | 0 | - |
| 2 | IR-508 | Diplomacy | 3 | 0 | - |
| 3 | IR-509 | Conflict Management and Resolution | 3 | 0 | - |
| 4 | IR-515 | Public International Law-II | 3 | 0 | IR-501 |
| 5 | IR-516 | Foreign Policy of Pakistan | 3 | 0 | IR-503 |
| 6 | IS-509 | Fiqah | 3 | 0 | - |
| Total Credits | 18 | 0 |
| Sr. | Code | Course Title | CreditHours | LabHours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RM-602 | Research Project | 3 | 0 | - |
| 2 | ELECTIVE | Elective-I | 3 | 0 | - |
| 3 | ELECTIVE | Elective-II | 3 | 0 | - |
| 4 | IR-601 | Comparative and Developmental Politics | 3 | 0 | - |
| 5 | IR-602 | Comparative Foreign Policy of Major Powers: US, Russia, China | 3 | 0 | - |
| 6 | IR-603 | International Relations in the New Millennium | 3 | 0 | - |
| Total Credits | 18 | 0 |
| Sr. | Code | Course Title | CreditHours | LabHours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RM-602 | Research Project | 3 | 0 | - |
| 2 | ELECTIVE | Elective-III | 3 | 0 | - |
| 3 | ELECTIVE | Elective-IV | 3 | 0 | - |
| 4 | IR-604 | Arms Control and Disarmament | 3 | 0 | - |
| 5 | IR-605 | International Politics of Environment | 3 | 0 | - |
| Total Credits | 15 | 0 |
