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 Statistic | 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
Political Science
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 | POL - 301 | Introduction to Political Theory | 3 Credits |
| 9 | POL - 302 | Muslim Political Thought | 3 Credits |
| 10 | POL - 303 | Western Political Thought | 3 Credits |
| 11 | POL - 304 | Comparative Politics | 3 Credits |
| 12 | POL - 305 | Political Systems | 3 Credits |
| 13 | POL - 306 | Introduction to Public Policy | 3 Credits |
Group A: Pakistan Studies
| Sr. No | CODE | TITLE | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POL - 311 | Federalism and Inter-Provincial Harmony | 3 Credits |
| 2 | POL - 312 | Muslim Nationalism and Pakistan Movement | 3 Credits |
| 3 | POL - 313 | Political and Constitutional Development in Pakistan (1947 to Present) | 3 Credits |
| 4 | POL - 314 | Local Government in Pakistan | 3 Credits |
| 5 | POL - 315 | Critical Issues in Pakistan’s Foreign Policy | 3 Credits |
| 6 | POL - 316 | Political Parties and Pressure Groups in Pakistan | 3 Credits |
| 7 | POL - 317 | Public Administration in Pakistan | 3 Credits |
| 8 | POL - 318 | Political Economy of Pakistan | 3 Credits |
| 9 | POL - 319 | Pakistan: Issues of Energy and Natural Resources | 3 Credits |
| 10 | POL - 320 | Development in Pakistan: Challenges and Opportunities | 3 Credits |
| 11 | POL - 321 | Socio-Political Dimensions of Sectarianism in Pakistan | 3 Credits |
| 12 | POL - 322 | Military and Politics in Pakistan | 3 Credits |
| 13 | POL - 323 | Democracy and Authoritarianism | 3 Credits |
Group B: Comparative Politics
| Sr. No | CODE | TITLE | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POL - 329 | Political Sociology | 3 Credits |
| 2 | POL - 330 | Issues of Global Development: The Role of States and Markets | 3 Credits |
| 3 | POL - 331 | The Law of Uneven Development: States and Markets | 3 Credits |
| 4 | POL - 332 | Political Modernisation and Social Change in Developing Societies | 3 Credits |
| 5 | POL - 333 | Media and Politics | 3 Credits |
| 6 | POL - 334 | Understanding Conflict and Violence | 3 Credits |
| 7 | POL - 335 | Comparative Political System of Developed Nations | 3 Credits |
| 8 | POL - 336 | Comparative Political System of Developing Nations | 3 Credits |
| 9 | POL - 337 | Islam and The West | 3 Credits |
| 10 | POL - 338 | Human Rights | 3 Credits |
| 11 | POL - 339 | Gender and Politics | 3 Credits |
| 12 | POL - 340 | Legislative and Political Development in Pakistan | 3 Credits |
| 13 | POL - 341 | Development and Underdevelopment in Pakistan | 3 Credits |
| 14 | POL - 342 | Pakistan: Issues of Poverty and Illiteracy | 3 Credits |
| 15 | POL - 343 | Seminar: Comparative Political System of South Asia | 3 Credits |
| 16 | POL - 344 | Seminar: Comparative Political System of the Muslim World | 3 Credits |
| 17 | POL - 345 | Seminar: Comparative Political System of the West | 3 Credits |
Group C: International Relations
| Sr. No | CODE | TITLE | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POL - 346 | Approaches and Theories of International Relations | 3 Credits |
| 2 | POL - 347 | Foreign Policy Analysis | 3 Credits |
| 3 | POL - 348 | International Relations Since 1945 | 3 Credits |
| 4 | POL - 349 | Politics of Environment | 3 Credits |
| 5 | POL - 350 | International Law & Organizations | 3 Credits |
| 6 | POL - 351 | Nuclear Studies: Nuclear Proliferation & Non-Proliferation | 3 Credits |
| 7 | POL - 352 | Global Security | 3 Credits |
| 8 | POL - 353 | Contemporary Muslim World | 3 Credits |
| 9 | POL - 354 | Political System of Major Powers | 3 Credits |
| 10 | POL - 355 | Regional Integration | 3 Credits |
| 11 | POL - 356 | Politics of International Terrorism | 3 Credits |
| 12 | POL - 357 | Seminar on Selected Contemporary Issues in International Politics | 3 Credits |
| 13 | POL - 358 | Seminar on Selected Contemporary Issues in South Asia | 3 Credits |
| 14 | POL - 359 | Seminar on Nuclear Politics | 3 Credits |
Group D:Area Studies
| Sr. No | CODE | TITLE | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POL - 360 | Politics of Central Asia | 3 Credits |
| 2 | POL - 361 | Politics of South East Asia | 3 Credits |
| 3 | POL - 362 | Politics of South Asia | 3 Credits |
| 4 | POL - 363 | Politics of North America | 3 Credits |
| 5 | POL - 364 | Politics of Latin America | 3 Credits |
| 6 | POL - 365 | International Politics of Middle East | 3 Credits |
| 7 | POL - 366 | International Politics of Gulf Region | 3 Credits |
| 8 | POL - 367 | Politics of Europe | 3 Credits |
| 9 | POL - 368 | Politics of Maghreb (North Africa, North West Africa) | 3 Credits |
| 10 | POL - 369 | Politics of India | 3 Credits |
| 11 | POL - 370 | Politics of U.S.A | 3 Credits |
| 12 | POL - 371 | Politics of Iran and Saudi Arabia | 3 Credits |
| 13 | POL - 372 | Politics of Turkey | 3 Credits |
| 14 | POL - 373 | Politics of Russia | 3 Credits |
| 15 | POL - 374 | Politics of China | 3 Credits |
| 16 | POL - 375 | Seminar on Military Alliances: NATO, WARSAW, Pact, etc. | 3 Credits |
| 17 | POL - 376 | Seminar on Regional Politico-Economic Organisations | 3 Credits |
Group E: Political Studies
| Sr. No | CODE | TITLE | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POL - 377 | Democratic Development | 3 Credits |
| 2 | POL - 378 | Leadership and Management | 3 Credits |
| 3 | POL - 379 | Electoral Politics, Public Opinion and Democracy | 3 Credits |
| 4 | POL - 380 | Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism | 3 Credits |
| 5 | POL - 381 | Civilisational Coexistence | 3 Credits |
| 6 | POL - 382 | Sovereignty in the 21 st Century | 3 Credits |
| 7 | POL - 383 | Politics of Disputed Borders | 3 Credits |
| 8 | POL - 384 | Politics of Aid and Trade | 3 Credits |
| 9 | POL - 385 | Theories of Ethnicity and Nationalism | 3 Credits |
| 10 | POL - 386 | Civil Society and Political Change | 3 Credits |
| 11 | POL - 387 | Peace Education | 3 Credits |
| 12 | POL - 388 | Sources and Dynamics of Political Change | 3 Credits |
| 13 | POL - 389 | Mafias, Narcotics and Human Trafficking | 3 Credits |
| 14 | POL - 390 | Theory and Practice of Civil Resistance | 3 Credits |
| 15 | POL - 391 | Media and Social Networks in Politics | 3 Credits |
| 16 | POL - 392 | Issues in Domestic Politics | 3 Credits |
| 17 | POL - 393 | Contemporary National Issues | 3 Credits |
| 18 | POL - 394 | Migration and Immigration in International Politics | 3 Credits |
| 19 | POL - 395 | Conflict Resolution | 3 Credits |
| 20 | POL - 396 | Media and Policy Making | 3 Credits |
| 21 | POL - 397 | Politics of Language and Identity | 3 Credits |
| 22 | POL - 398 | Global Civil Society | 3 Credits |
| 23 | POL - 399 | Seminar on Political Studies | 3 Credits |
Group F: Graduate Essay/Internship
| Sr. No | CODE | TITLE | Credits |
| 1 | POL – 400 | Graduate Essay (Subject to approval of SPIR Research Committee) | 6 Credits |
| 2 | POL – 401 | Internship (Subject to approval of SPIR Research Committee) | 3 Credits |