Compulsory Requirements
Common for Political Science Major and IR Major
10 courses – 30 Credit hours
| Sr. No | Code | Title of Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPIR - 001 | English I - Grammar and Composition | 3 Credits |
| 2 | SPIR - 002 | English II - Comprehension, Reading, and Prose | 3 Credits |
| 3 | SPIR - 003 | English III - Novel, Poetry, and Drama | 3 Credits |
| 4 | SPIR - 004 | English IV - Communication and Writing Skills | 3 Credits |
| 5 | SPIR - 005 | Pakistan Studies | 3 Credits |
| 6 | SPIR - 006 | Islamic Studies | 3 Credits |
| 7 | SPIR - 007 | Ethics | 3 Credits |
| 8 | SPIR - 008 | Basic Mathematics | 3 Credits |
| 9 | SPIR - 009 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 Credits |
| 10 | SPIR - 010 | Political History of the World | 3 Credits |
| 11 | SPIR - 011 | Computer Skills for Social Sciences | 3 Credits |
Note: SPIR-007 Ethics can be opted by Non-Muslim Students in the place of SPIR-006 Islamic Studies
Interdisciplinary General Courses
To be chosen from allied disciplines/departments
Common for Political Science Major and IR Major
7 Courses – 21 Credit hours
*Students can opt any 7 courses offered by the School depending upon the expertise and availability of the faculty
| Sr. No | Code | Title of Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPIR - 101 | Introduction to History | 3 Credits |
| 2 | SPIR - 102 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 Credits |
| 3 | SPIR - 103 | Political Ideologies: Structures and Functions | 3 Credits |
| 4 | SPIR - 104 | Introduction to Law | 3 Credits |
| 5 | SPIR - 105 | Introduction to Geography | 3 Credits |
| 6 | SPIR - 106 | Introduction to Economics | 3 Credits |
| 7 | SPIR - 107 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 Credits |
| 8 | SPIR - 108 | Introduction to Education | 3 Credits |
| 9 | SPIR - 109 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 Credits |
| 10 | SPIR - 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
| 11 | SPIR - 111 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 Credits |
| 12 | SPIR - 112 | Introduction to Economy of Pakistan | 3 Credits |
| 13 | SPIR - 113 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 Credits |
| 14 | SPIR - 114 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 Credits |
| 15 | SPIR - 115 | Political History of Pakistan: 1947 to present | 3 Credits |
| 16 | SPIR - 116 | Constitutional Development in Pakistan | 3 Credits |
| 17 | SPIR - 117 | Introduction to Gender Studies | 3 Credits |
| 18 | SPIR - 118 | Comparative Religions | 3 Credits |
| 19 | SPIR - 119 | Logic and Reasoning | 3 Credits |
| 20 | SPIR - 120 | Introduction to Everyday Science | 3 Credits |
| 21 | SPIR - 121 | Introduction to Development Studies | 3 Credits |
| 22 | SPIR - 122 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | 3 Credits |
| 23 | SPIR - 123 | Introduction to Public Policy | 3 Credits |
| 24 | SPIR - 124 | Introduction to Theory and Method | 3 Credits |
| 25 | SPIR - 125 | Cross Cultural Communication | 3 Credits |
| 26 | SPIR - 126 | Foreign Language ( Arabic, Persian, French, Chinese, German, Japanese, Spanish, Russian or any other language deemed important by the SPIR) | 3 Credits |
Discipline Specific Foundation Courses
International Relations
13 courses – 39 Credit hours (All Courses are Compulsory)
| Sr. No | CODE | TITLE | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPIR - 201 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 Credits |
| 2 | SPIR - 202 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 Credits |
| 3 | SPIR - 203 | Research Methodology | 3 Credits |
| 4 | SPIR - 204 | Politics of International Economic Relations | 3 Credits |
| 5 | SPIR - 205 | Government and Politics of Pakistan | 3 Credits |
| 6 | SPIR - 206 | Foreign Policy of Pakistan | 3 Credits |
| 7 | SPIR - 207 | Dimensions of Modern Strategy | 3 Credits |
| 8 | IR - 301 | Approaches and Theories of International Relations | 3 Credits |
| 9 | IR - 302 | International Relations since 1945 | 3 Credits |
| 10 | IR - 303 | Foreign Policy Analysis | 3 Credits |
| 11 | IR - 304 | Geopolitical Structure of the World | 3 Credits |
| 12 | IR - 305 | Introduction to International Law | 3 Credits |
| 13 | IR - 306 | Introduction to Regional and International Organizations | 3 Credits |
Group A:International Politics
| Sr. No | CODE | TITLE | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IR - 311 | Democracy and Authoritarianism | 3 Credits |
| 2 | IR - 312 | Religion in International Politics | 3 Credits |
| 3 | IR - 313 | Politics of Disputed Borders | 3 Credits |
| 4 | IR - 314 | Politics of Developing Countries | 3 Credits |
| 5 | IR - 315 | Diplomacy | 3 Credits |
| 6 | IR - 316 | Contemporary Muslim World | 3 Credits |
| 7 | IR - 317 | Foreign Policies of Major Powers (USA, Russia and China) | 3 Credits |
| 8 | IR - 318 | Theories of Comparative Politics | 3 Credits |
| 9 | IR - 319 | Human Rights in International Relations | 3 Credits |
| 10 | IR - 320 | International Politics of Environment | 3 Credits |
| 11 | IR - 321 | Gender and Development in International Relations | 3 Credits |
| 12 | IR - 322 | Diplomatic History of Europe | 3 Credits |
| 13 | IR - 323 | International Politics of Ethnicity and Minorities | 3 Credits |
| 14 | IR - 324 | Theories of Ethnicity and Nationalism | 3 Credits |
| 15 | IR - 325 | International Politics of Rising Powers | 3 Credits |
| 16 | IR - 326 | International Politics of Energy and Natural Resources | 3 Credits |
| 17 | IR - 327 | Role of Intelligence Agencies in International Politics | 3 Credits |
| 18 | IR - 328 | State and its Institutions in Pakistan | 3 Credits |
| 19 | IR - 329 | Civilizational coexistence | 3 Credits |
| 20 | IR - 330 | Sovereignty in the 21 st Century | 3 Credits |
| 21 | IR - 331 | International Politics of Aid and Trade | 3 Credits |
| 22 | IR - 332 | Civil Society and Political Change | 3 Credits |
| 23 | IR - 333 | Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies | 3 Credits |
| 24 | IR - 334 | Peace Education | 3 Credits |
| 25 | IR - 335 | Sources and Dynamics of Political Change | 3 Credits |
| 26 | IR - 336 | Mafias, Narcotics and Human Trafficking | 3 Credits |
| 27 | IR - 337 | Theory and Practice of Civil Resistance | 3 Credits |
| 28 | IR - 338 | Media and Social Networks in International Politics | 3 Credits |
| 29 | IR - 339 | Migration and Immigration in International Relations | 3 Credits |
| 30 | IR - 340 | Media and Policy Making | 3 Credits |
| 31 | IR - 341 | Concept and Dimensions of Power | 3 Credits |
| 32 | IR - 342 | Contemporary International Issues | 3 Credits |
| 33 | IR - 343 | Critical Debates in International Relations | 3 Credits |
| 34 | IR - 344 | Seminar on Current Issues in International Politics | 3 Credits |
| 35 | IR - 345 | Seminar on Nuclear Politics | 3 Credits |
| 36 | IR - 346 | Seminar on Selected Contemporary Issues in South Asia | 3 Credits |
Group B: Area Study
| Sr. NO | CODE | TITLE | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IR - 347 | Politics of Pakistan | 3 Credits |
| 2 | IR - 348 | Politics of India | 3 Credits |
| 3 | IR - 349 | Foreign Policy of India | 3 Credits |
| 4 | IR - 350 | Politics and Foreign Policy of Afghanistan | 3 Credits |
| 5 | IR - 351 | Politics and Foreign Policy of Iran and Saudi Arabia | 3 Credits |
| 6 | IR - 352 | Politics and Foreign Policy of Turkey | 3 Credits |
| 7 | IR - 353 | Politics and Foreign Policy of Russia | 3 Credits |
| 8 | IR - 354 | Politics and Foreign Policy of Israel | 3 Credits |
| 9 | IR - 355 | International Politics of South Asia | 3 Credits |
| 10 | IR - 356 | International Politics of the Middle East | 3 Credits |
| 11 | IR - 357 | International Politics of the Gulf Region | 3 Credits |
| 12 | IR - 358 | International Politics of the Asia-Pacific Region | 3 Credits |
| 13 | IR - 359 | International Politics of Africa | 3 Credits |
| 14 | IR - 360 | International Politics of Maghreb (North West Africa) and North Africa | 3 Credits |
| 15 | IR - 361 | International Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa | 3 Credits |
| 16 | IR - 362 | International Politics of Europe | 3 Credits |
| 17 | IR - 363 | International Politics of South America | 3 Credits |
| 18 | IR - 364 | International Politics of North America | 3 Credits |
| 19 | IR - 365 | Foreign Policy of Central Asian Republics | 3 Credits |
| 20 | IR - 366 | Politics of Central Asian Republics | 3 Credits |
| 21 | IR - 367 | International Politics of South East Asia | 3 Credits |
| 22 | IR - 368 | International Politics of East Asia | 3 Credits |
| 23 | IR - 369 | International Politics of Balkans and South East Europe | 3 Credits |
| 24 | IR - 370 | Seminar on Issues Relating to Area Study | 3 Credits |
| 25 | IR - 371 | Seminar on Military Alliances: NATO, WARSAW Pact, etc | 3 Credits |
| 26 | IR - 372 | Seminar on Regional Politico-Economic Organisations | 3 Credits |
Group C: International Law and Organizations
| Sr. No | CODE | TITLE | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IR - 373 | History of International Law | 3 Credits |
| 2 | IR - 374 | The Law of Treaties | 3 Credits |
| 3 | IR - 375 | International Law of the Sea and Issues of Maritime Piracy | 3 Credits |
| 4 | IR - 376 | Air and Space Law | 3 Credits |
| 5 | IR - 377 | Armed Conflict and the Use of Force in International Law | 3 Credits |
| 6 | IR - 378 | UN Specialized Agencies | 3 Credits |
| 7 | IR - 379 | International Humanitarian Law | 3 Credits |
| 8 | IR - 380 | Regional Organizations | 3 Credits |
| 9 | IR - 381 | Refugee Law | 3 Credits |
| 10 | IR - 382 | Human Rights Law | 3 Credits |
| 11 | IR - 383 | Environmental Law | 3 Credits |
| 12 | IR - 384 | Non-Governmental Organization in International Law | 3 Credits |
| 13 | IR - 385 | Global Civil Society | 3 Credits |
| 14 | IR - 386 | Conflict and Conflict Resolution | 3 Credits |
| 15 | IR - 387 | Seminar on Issues Relating to International Law/Organizations | 3 Credits |
Group D: Strategic Studies
| Sr. No | CODE | TITLE | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IR - 388 | Strategic Thought | 3 Credits |
| 2 | IR - 389 | Technology, Warfare and Weapon Systems | 3 Credits |
| 3 | IR - 390 | Defense Policies of India and Pakistan | 3 Credits |
| 4 | IR - 391 | Disarmament, Arms control and Nuclear Non-Proliferation | 3 Credits |
| 5 | IR - 392 | Economics of Defence | 3 Credits |
| 6 | IR - 393 | Theories of War | 3 Credits |
| 7 | IR - 394 | Social Conflict Analysis | 3 Credits |
| 8 | IR - 395 | Revolutionary Warfare | 3 Credits |
| 9 | IR - 396 | International Politics of Terrorism | 3 Credits |
| 10 | IR - 397 | Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism | 3 Credits |
| 11 | IR - 398 | Causes, Justifications, and Preventions of War | 3 Credits |
| 12 | IR - 399 | Chemical, Biological, Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism | 3 Credits |
| 13 | IR - 400 | Cyber Crime and Warfare | 3 Credits |
| 14 | IR - 401 | Seminar on Issues Relating to Strategic Issues | 3 Credits |
| 15 | IR - 402 | Seminar on Nuclear Politics | 3 Credits |
| 16 | IR - 403 | Seminar on Security | 3 Credits |
Group E: Graduate Essay/Internship/Research Project
| Sr. No | CODE | TITLE | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IR - 404 | Graduate Essay (Subject to approval of SPIR Research Committee) | 6 Credits |
| 2 | IR - 405 | Internship (Subject to approval of SPIR Research Committee) | 3 Credits |