Masters In History

 
Course Description/List:

PROGRAM OF STUDY:

           The student will complete the twelve required courses and concentrate on a specific field of a specialization taking a least four course from a particular group. An additional of two courses either from part II or from a courses offered in any department of the faculty of Social Sciences. This will be done with approval of the Chairman of the department. The student will prepare the Master's essay written under the guidance of a members or members of the faculty, or in lieu there of offer himself for a comprehensive oral examination after the completion of the course work.

PART - I

REQUIRED COURSES:

PART - II:

FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION:

The student will specialize in any one of the following groups, taking at least four courses from a particular section:

PAKISTAN:

ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CULTURE:

INDIA:

MIDDLE EAST IN MODERN TIMES:

MODERN EUROPE:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:

CHINA AND JAPAN:

  SOUTH-EAST ASIA AND AUSTRALIA:

AFRICA: 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY:

RUSSIA:

PART III:

INTER-GROUP/DEPARTMENTAL OPTIONS:

          The student will have an additional option of two courses of 3 Credits each either from part II or from the courses offered in any other department of the Faculty of Social Sciences. This will be done with the approval of the Chairman of the Department Concerned.

PART IV:

An essay on any topic of historical to be prepares under the guidance of a number of the faculty 6 Credits.

OR

A comprehensive viva-voice examination to be conducted by panel of examiners consisting of an external examiners and the faculty members of the department of History. 6 Credits.

Applying:

          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:
  History, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Journalism, Sociology, Philosophy, Geography, International Relations.

           Merit formula for this course is:

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      =	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:

1. Matric Certificate.
2. Intermediate certificate and Detailed Marks Certificate.
3. Bachelor's degree and Detailed Marks Certificate.
4. Domicile Certificate of the Candidate.
5. No Objection Certificate (in case of in-service candidate).
6. N.C.C. certificate (if applicable).
7. Certificate for Hifzi Quran.
8. 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.

• Click here for Spring Semester (Regular+Self-Financed) On-line application forms.
         

Click ADMISSIONS  for more information about admission procedures

PROFESSOR EMERITUS:

PROFESSORS:

PROFESSOR ON QUAID-I-AZAM CHAIR:

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS:

LECTURERS:

Ms. Rabia Zaman
Mr. Nadeem Siddique