Scheme of Studies
New Undergraduate Policy (4 Years) Political Science
Single Major, Single Major with Single Minor and Single Major withTwo Minors (2023-Onwards)
Objectives
Following program is designed according to the guidelines laid down by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
The primary objective of the BS 4-Year programme in Political Science is to acquaint the students with the broader concepts and theories of the discipline as well as inducing a broader comprehension and analytical approach towards political history of the world, contemporary conflicts, domestic politics and future global trends.
Following are the key objectives:
- Extensive and diverse courses are designed to impart comprehensive knowledge to the students.
- Second, an interdisciplinary approach is adopted to enable the students to interact meaningfully with other branches of knowledge and to ensure a better understanding of the state and society.
- Third, equipping the students with the best available research tools and techniques is one of the cardinal objectives of this program. The possible outcome is a class of graduates having sound analytical and critical aptitude.
- Fourth, the structure of the program is conceived and developed to ensure that the graduates are able to establish a powerful link between theory and practice.
- Fifth, to create a conducive environment for making students intellectually empowered.
BS Political Science (Single Major, Single Major with one Minor, Single Major with two minors) Regular
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Duration: |
4 Years (8 Semesters) |
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A. General Education |
32 Credit Hours (HEC Requirement of Minimum 12 Courses of 30 Credit Hours) + 01 Non-Credit Course (Holy Quran Teachings). |
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Interdisciplinary/ Allied Courses |
12 Credit Hours (HEC Requirement of Minimum 04 Courses of 12 Credit Hours). |
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C. Major Courses |
78 Credit Hours (26 courses) (HEC Requirement of Minimum 24 Courses of 72 Credit Hours). |
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D. Minor Courses |
12 Credit Hours (HEC Requirement of Minimum 04 Courses of 12 Credit Hours). |
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E. Practical Requirement Courses & Capstone Project |
03 Credit Hours (HEC Requirement of Minimum 01 Course of 03 Credit Hours). 03 Credit Hours (HEC Requirement of Minimum 01 Course of 03 Credit Hours). |
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Total Credit Hours. |
Single Major = 128 Credit Hours Single Major with One Minor 128+12= 140 Credit Hours) Single Major with Two Minors= 140+12= 152 Credit Hours |
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SEMESTER STRUCTURE
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Code No. |
Course Titles First Semester |
Cr. Hrs. |
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GEDU-101 |
Functional English (General Studies) |
3 (3+0) |
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GEDU-152 |
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan (General Education) |
2 (2+0) |
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GEDU-153 |
Quantitative Reasoning, I, Maths (General Education) |
3 (3+0) |
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PS-101 |
Principles of Political Science (Major) |
3 (3+0) |
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PS-102 |
Political Dynamics (Major) |
3 (3+0) |
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PS-103 |
Politics and Climate Studies (Major) |
3 (3+0)
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Quran Teaching |
Non-Credit |
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06 Courses |
17 |
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Second Semester |
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Expository English (General Education) |
3 (3+0) |
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GEDU-102 |
Islamic Studies/Ethics (General Studies) |
2 (2+0) |
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GEDU-104
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Application of Information and Communication Technology (General Education) |
3 (2+1) |
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PS-151 |
Comparative Constitutions: China & Switzerland (Major) |
3 (3+0) |
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PS-152 |
Comparative Constitutions: UK & USA (Major) |
3 (3+0) |
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PS-153 |
Political Ideologies (Major) |
3(3+0) |
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Quran Teaching |
Non-Credit |
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06 Courses |
17 |
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Third Semester |
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GEDU-*** |
Arts and Humanities (General Education) |
2 (2+0) |
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GEDU-251 |
Entrepreneurship (General Education) |
2(2+0) |
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GEDU-252 |
Civic and Community Engagement (General Education) |
2(2+0) |
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PS-201 |
Colonialism in British India (1857-1918) (Major) |
3 (3+0) |
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PS-202 |
Democracy and Global Political Development (Major) |
3 (3+0) |
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PS-203 |
Human Rights Theory and Practice (Major) |
3(3+0) |
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Quran Teaching |
Non-Credit Course |
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06 courses |
17 |
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Fourth Semester |
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GEDU-*** |
Social Sciences (General Education) |
2(2+0) |
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GEDU-*** |
Natural Sciences (General Education) |
3(2+1) |
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GEDU-201 |
Quantitative Reasoning-II (Statistics) (General Education) |
3(2+1) |
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GEDU-*** |
Pakistan Studies |
2(2+0) |
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PS-251 |
Nationalism and Pakistan Movement (1919-1947) (Major) |
3(3+0) |
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PS-252 |
South Asian Politics (Major) |
3(3+0) |
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PS-253 |
Diplomacy and Strategic Studies (Major) |
3(3+0) |
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Quran Teaching |
Non-Credit |
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07 Courses |
17 |
SEMESTER-V
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Code No |
Course Title |
Credits |
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PS-301 |
International Law (Major) |
3(3+0) |
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PS-302 |
International Organizations (Major)
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3(3+0) |
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PS-303 |
Comparative and Developmental Politics (Conceptual Frame Work)-I (Major) |
3(3+0) |
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PS-304 |
Western Political Thought (Major) |
3(3+0) |
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Dynamics of International Relations (Interdisciplinary Category) |
3(3+0) |
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06 Courses |
15 |
SEMESTER-VI
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Code No |
Course Title |
Credits |
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PS-351 |
Regional Organizations (Major) |
3(3+0) |
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PS-352 |
Muslim Political Thought (Major) |
3(3+0) |
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PS 353 |
Comparative and Developmental Politics (Society and Governments)-II (Major) |
3(3+0) |
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Research Methodology (Major) |
3(3+0) |
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PS-354 |
Foreign Policy of Pakistan (Interdisciplinary) |
3(3+0) |
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05 Courses |
15 |
SEMESTER-VII
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Code No |
Course Title |
Credits |
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PS-401 |
Globalization and International Relations (Major) |
3(3+0) |
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PS-402 |
Foreign Policy of Major Powers-I (Major) |
3(3+0) |
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PS-403 |
Public Administration (Major) |
3(3+0) |
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Political Sociology (Interdisciplinary Category) |
3(3+0) |
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PS-498 |
Field Experience/ Internship |
3(3+0) |
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03 Courses |
15 |
SEMESTER-VIII
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Code No |
Course Title |
Credits |
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PS-451 |
International Financial Regimes (Major) |
3(3+0) |
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PS-452 |
Foreign Policy of Major Powers-II (Major) |
3(3+0) |
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PS-453 |
Dynamics of Politics in Pakistan (Major) |
3(3+0) |
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Global Media Studies and Politics (Interdisciplinary Category) |
3(3+0) |
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PS-499 |
Capstone Project |
3(3+0) |
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03 Courses |
15 |
Note: Students may opt one or two of the following minors as per availability of resources and offering of concerned departments.
Minor in Mass Communications
Minor in Gender and Development Studies
Minor in History
Minor in Geography
Minor in Philosophy
Minor in Sociology
Minor in Economics
Minor in English
Minor in International Relations
Minor in Pakistan Studies.
MS Program
Objectives
- To understand the philosophical debates of advance political analysis.
- To develop an understanding of various research designs and techniques.
- To provide students with the tools and skills required to evaluate published literature and generate awareness for the ethical dimensions of new research.
- To analyze and present complex data or situations clearly.
- To impart knowledge about different soft wares for conducting and interpreting research.
SEMESTER STRUCTURE
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Year – 1 |
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SEMESTER – 1 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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PS-601 |
Comparative and Developmental Politics |
3 |
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PS-602 |
Research Methods in Social Sciences |
3 |
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PS-603 |
Theories of International Relations |
3 |
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PS-604 |
International Political Economy |
3 |
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SEMESTER- II |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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PS-651 |
Peace & Conflict Studies |
3 |
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PS-652 |
Dynamics of Federalism in Pakistan |
3 |
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(Choose anyone) |
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PS-653 |
Ethnicity and Politics in Pakistan |
3 |
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PS-654 |
Democracy and Good Governance in Pakistan |
3 |
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(Choose anyone) |
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PS-655 |
Political Sociology and Social Movements |
3 |
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PS-656 |
Public Policy Analysis |
3 |
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Year – II |
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SEMESTERS – III/ IV |
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PS-799 |
Thesis |
06 |
Total Credit Hours: 12+12+06=30CR
*Research Work/Thesis will be offered in 3rd Semester.
Assessment Strategy as per university policy.