A student
is required to achieve a total of 60 credits from 20 courses which can normally
be completed in a time not exceeding four semesters of six months each, including a Masters
Essay. The break-up of 60 credits is given below. A Student can opt for a Master's essay (
6 credits) in lie of two optional courses from his/her field of interest. The selection of
the topic for Master's essay must be finalized during the third semester.
a.
Required
Eight courses = 24 credits
b. Field of Interest
Five courses = 15 credits
c. From any of other Fields
Seven
courses = 21 credits
REQUIRED COURSES:
Course Code |
Title of Course |
Credits |
IR.-100 |
Theories of International Relations |
3 Credits |
IR.-101 |
International Relations Since 1945 |
3 Credits |
IR.-102 |
An Introduction to International Law |
3 Credits |
IR.-103 |
Politics of International Economic Relations |
3 Credits |
IR.-104 |
Dimensions of Modern Strategy |
3 Credits |
IR.-105 |
Foreign Policy of Pakistan |
3 Credits |
IR.-106 |
International Organization |
3 Credits |
IR.-107 |
Research Methodology |
3 Credits |
GROUP A : INTERNATIONAL POLITICS:
Course Code |
Title of Course |
Credits |
IR.-109 |
Foreign Policy Analysis |
3 Credits |
IR.-110 |
New States in World Politics |
3 Credits |
IR.-111 |
Diplomacy |
3 Credits |
IR.-112 |
Islam and the Changing World Order |
3 Credits |
IR.-113 |
Foreign Policies of Major Power (USA, Russia &
China) |
3 Credits |
IR.-114 |
Ethnicity and the Problems of Muslim Minorities |
3 Credits |
IR.-115 |
Theories of Comparative Politics |
3 Credits |
IR.-116 |
Use of Force in International Politics |
3 Credits |
IR.-117 |
International Politics of Human Rights |
3 Credits |
IR.-118 |
International Politics of Environments |
3 Credits |
IR.-119 |
Seminar: Current issues in International Politics |
3 Credits |
GROUP B : AREA STUDY:
Course Code |
Title of Course |
Credits |
IR.-120 |
Politics of Pakistan |
3 Credits |
IR.-121 |
Politics of India |
3 Credits |
IR.-122 |
Foreign Policy of India |
3 Credits |
IR.-123 |
Politics of SAARC Region |
3 Credits |
IR.-124 |
International Politics of South Asia |
3 Credits |
IR.-125 |
Politics and Foreign Policies of Bangladesh, Sri
Lanka, and small states of South Asia |
3 Credits |
IR.-126 |
Politics and Foreign Policy of Afghanistan |
3 Credits |
IR.-127 |
Politics and Foreign Policy of Iran and Turkey |
3 Credits |
IR.-128 |
International Politics of the Middle East |
3 Credits |
IR.-129 |
International Politics of the Gulf Region |
3 Credits |
IR.-130 |
International Politics of the Asia-Pacific Region |
3 Credits |
IR.-131 |
International Politics of Africa |
3 Credits |
IR.-132 |
Politics and Foreign Policy of the Peoples republic
of China |
3 Credits |
IR.-133 |
Politics of South East Asia |
3 Credits |
IR.-134 |
International Policies of Europe |
3 Credits |
IR.-135 |
International Politics of Latin America |
3 Credits |
IR.-136 |
International Politics of North America |
3 Credits |
IR.-137 |
Politics and Foreign Policies of Central Asian
Republic |
3 Credits |
IR.-138 |
Seminar on Topics Relating to Area Study |
3 Credits |
GROUP C : INTERNATIONAL LAW AND
ORGANIZATION:
Course Code |
Title of Course |
Credits |
IR.-139 |
History of International Law |
3 Credits |
IR.-140 |
The Law of Treaties |
3 Credits |
IR.-141 |
International Law of the Sea |
3 Credits |
IR.-142 |
Air and Space Law |
3 Credits |
IR.-143 |
International Economic Law |
3 Credits |
IR.-144 |
Armed Conflict and the Use of Force in International
Law |
3 Credits |
IR.-145 |
Islam and the Law of Nations |
3 Credits |
IR.-146 |
UN Specialized Agencies and Regional Organizations |
3 Credits |
IR.-147 |
Seminar on Issues Relating to International Law |
3 Credits |
GROUP D : STRATEGIC STUDIES:
Course Code |
Title of Course |
Credits |
IR.-148 |
Strategic Thought |
3 Credits |
IR.-149 |
Technology, Warfare and Weapon System |
3 Credits |
IR.-150 |
Nuclear Proliferation |
3 Credits |
IR.-151 |
Defense Policies of India and Pakistan |
3 Credits |
IR.-152 |
Disarmament and Arms Control |
3 Credits |
IR.-153 |
Economic of Defense |
3 Credits |
IR.-154 |
Conflict and Conflict Resolution |
3 Credits |
IR.-155 |
Theories of War |
3 Credits |
IR.-156 |
Seminar on Topics Relating to Strategic Issues |
3 Credits |

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Admissions are opened once a year for this
course. Admissions are given on Regular as well as on Self-Financed
basis.The University shall call for these admission applications through proper
media each year.
- Candidate with Bachelor Degree requiring more than two years
intermediate or professional degree for example: B.Sc. Engineering,/B.E./MBBS/B.Sc.
Agriculture, B.Sc. Pharmacy, BCS Computer Science, B.ED., etc are not eligible.
- Ten seats will be given strictly on merit on Self-Finance
basis in Spring semester admissions.
- One seat in each department of the University has been
reserved for admission of the children of Shaheeds/Disabled of Army Personnel of Indo/Pak
War 1965 and 1971 and would be offered on the nomination of G.H.Q.
- One seat is reserved for Minorities for admission in each
department of the University subject to production of certificate from the institution
last attended that the candidate belongs to the Minority Community.
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 by the last date
advertised for such a purpose.
Merit Lists for
this course will be displayed on the notice board of the concerned department and
successful candidates will have to pay the dues before the last date mentioned in the
list, otherwise their seats will stand cancelled and these seats will be given to a
candidate from waiting list in order of merit.
Eligibility Criteria
for this course is:
- B.A. with one of the following subjects:
International Relations, Political science, History, Economics, Geography,
Psychology, Applied Psychology, Journalism, Philosophy, Sociology.
Merit
formula for this course is:
FTM = 800 (
MOF/TM + MOB/TM ) + NCC + HQ |
Where:
FTM = |
Final Total Marks. |
MOF = |
Marks Obtained in Intermediate Certificate. |
MOB = |
Marks Obtained in Bachelor's Degree. |
TM = |
Total Marks in the Relevant Examination. |
NCC = |
National Cedit Corps (20 Marks) |
HQ =
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Hafiz-e-Quran (20 Marks). |
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES:
- Candidates who are more than 26 years old
shall not be eligible for admissions unless relaxation is granted by the Vice Chancellor
for special reasons on the recommendations of the Chairman.
- Candidate who has graduated 18 months before
the date of application must explain what he has been doing during this period.
- 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:
- Matric Certificate.
- Intermediate certificate and Detailed Marks
Certificate.
- Bachelor's degree and Detailed Marks Certificate.
- Domicile Certificate of the Candidate.
- No Objection Certificate (in case of in-service candidate).
- N.C.C. certificate (if applicable).
- Certificate for Hifzi Quran.
- I.D. Card.
- Originals must be produced later, when required.
- N.C.C. and H.Q. credit of 20 marks each will be added as given
in the formula.
- Candidate finally selected for admission will be required to
produce a Migration Certificate (in original) on joining the University.
- Candidates having obtained certificates/degrees from Foreign
Universities / Institutions should provide equivalence certificate and conversion of
Grades into marks from University Grants Commission, Islamabad/Inter Board Committee of
Chairman in case of Matric and Intermediate level certificates.
- Foreign students must route their applications through the
Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan.
The following Sample On-line Application Forms are not yet operational but in near future you
will be able to apply through them.
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for more information about admission procedures

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