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Course Description/List:

 

               A student will be required to take the specific number of courses from the below according to the courses he had taken while studying for the M.Phil degree or as according to the rules laid down by the University from time to time for Ph.D degree programs.

 

Course Code

Title of Course

   IR.-201 Theories of International Relations
   IR.-202 Research Methodology
   IR.-203 Foreign Policy Analysis
   IR.-204 A Comparative Study of Foreign Policies of Major Powers: USA, Russia, China
   IR.-205 Diplomacy
   IR.-206 International Organization
   IR.-207 Seminar on Selected Contemporary Issues of International Politics
   IR.-208 Pakistan and the Islamic World
   IR.-209 India-Pakistan Relations
   IR.-210 Politics of South Asia
   IR.-211 Seminar on Kashmir Dispute
   IR.-212 Politics of Middle East.
   IR.-213 Islamic Revivalism
   IR.-214 Politics of the Gulf Region.
   IR.-215 Arms Control and International Security.
   IR.-216 War and the Contemporary International System.
   IR.-217 Comparative Defense Policies: India and Pakistan.
   IR.-218 Use of Force in I.R
   IR.-219 Strategic Thought (Selective thinkers)
   IR.-220 Law of the Sea
   IR.-221 Law of Treaties
   IR.-222 Human Rights in I.R.
   IR.-223 Political Ecology of the third world
   IR.-224 New International Economic Order
   IR.-225 Regional Economic Integration
   IR.-226 Politics of Indian Ocean

 

Applying:

 

          Ph.D program shall be open only to persons holding the following qualifications:

  • An M.Phil degree or its equivalent degree in the relevant subjects from a recognized University.
  • A college/University teacher or a member of the research staff of a research organization who has shown undoubted promise for research and holds M.A./M.Sc. degree, may be recommended by the Admission Committee for admission to Ph.D. program.
  • After Successful completion of two semesters, a student registered for M.Phil degree may be recommended by the Admission Committee to the Advanced Studies and Research Board for transfer to Ph.D. program, provided that the student has completed two semesters in course work, obtaining overall aggregate of 75%. Such transfer shall be effective from the beginning of 3rd semester but the time spent by M. Phil. students (course work) shall be counted towards residence requirement for Ph.D. program.


           The application forms can be collected from Manager, Bookbank/Book Shop of the University by paying a fee of Rs.100/-. Those wishing to apply shall have to submit properly filled-in admission application forms to the admission office of the University.

  • The application shall be submitted to the Chairman of the department in which the student wishes to pursue his studies.
  • All applications received in the department shall be scrutinized for eligibility by the Chairman of  the Department in consultation with the Registrar.
  • The applications of eligible candidates shall be considered by the Department admission committee which shall be constituted by the Vice-Chancellor.
  • The admission Committee, when satisfied, shall recommend to the Advanced Studies and Research board, the names of candidates who are found suitable for studies leading to Ph.D. degree.
  • The admission shall be approved by the Advanced Studies and Research Board.
  • A "notification of registration" for each candidate approved for admission to Ph.D. course by the Advanced Studies and Research Board shall be issued by the University.
  • Each student so selected shall be required to register within 30 days from the date of issue of the notification of registration, failing which the admission of the selected candidate shall be deemed as cancelled.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES:

  • In case of incorrect information/concealment of facts, University will have the right to refuse/cancel an admission or expel a student.
  • Copies of the following documents should accompany the application:
  1. Intermediate certificate and Detailed Marks Certificate.
  2. Bachelor's degree and Detailed Marks Certificate.
  3. Master's degree and Detailed Marks Certificate.
  4. M.Phil degree and Detailed Marks Certificate.
  5. Character Certificate from the institution last attended.
  6. Domicile Certificate of the Candidate.
  7. No Objection Certificate (in case of in-service candidate).
  8. I.D. Card of Candidate.
  • Originals must be produced later, when required.
  • Foreign students must route their applications through the Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan.

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

  • The period for completion of Ph.D. program shall be counted from the date of registration.
  • The minimum period for completion of Ph.D. program shall be three years whereas the maximum period shall be six years.
  • A Ph.D. student may be required to complete course work of upto 24 credit hours if he does not hold a M.Phil. or equivalent degree.
  • A Ph.D. student shall be required to pass a comprehensive examination (written as well as oral) before the submission of his thesis. If the student does not pass the comprehensive examination in first attempt he may given one more chance on the recommendation of his Supervisor.
  • The registration of Ph.D. Student shall be deemed as cancelled if he does not pass the comprehensive examination even in the second attempt.
  • After passing the comprehensive examination but before the submission of his thesis, a Ph.D. student will give one seminar on topic relevant to his field of research.

                The following Application Forms are not yet operational but in near future you will be able to apply through them.This form should be printed and filled in triplicate and submitted before the due date and according to the procedure laid down by the University for that purpose.

Click ADMISSIONS  for more information about admission procedures

 

Faculty List:
 

PROFESSORS/CHAIRMAN:

Dr. Ijaz Hussain

PROFESSORS:

Dr. Pervez Iqbal Cheema

 

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS:

Dr. Muhammad Waseem
Dr. Tahir Amin
Dr. Rukhsana Siddique

 

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS:

Mr. Raja Ehsan Aziz
Dr. Syed Rifaat Hussain
Mrs. Aqila Khawaja
Mr. M. H. Butt
Miss Lubna A. Ali

 

LECTURERS:

Mr. Imran Hameed
Mr. Naseem Rizvi
Miss Ayesha Zulfiqar

 

Job Opportunities:
 

            The Demands for true and dedicated professionals in the field of International Relations is growing rapidly in the prevailing job market.  This course of  International Relations in Quaid-i-Azam University is prepared keeping in view the demands of the job market. Most of the graduates of this courses tend to prefer the job prospects according to their learned skills and approach. That is the reason that most of the graduates of this course are offering their services in very reputable organizations and they also tend to excel in their respective fields. The students have ample opportunities to proceed abroad for further studies in this field.

  
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