PhD International Relations
Program Contents
- Course Work (18 Credit hours)
- Comprehensive Exam.
- Dissertation (36 credit hours)
- Final Defense.
- The course work shall be completed with minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0.
Semester 1
| Sr. # | Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| 1 | IRS 801 |
Contemporary Theory and Practice in International Relations |
3 |
| 2 | IRS 802 |
Contemporary Research Methods |
3 |
| 3 | Elective-I | 3 |
Semester 2
| Sr. # | Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| 1 | MSM 700 | Elective-II | 3 |
| 3 | Elective-III | 3 | |
| 4 | Elective-IV | 3 |
Semester 3
| Sr. # | Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| 1 | THS 800 | Thesis | 9 |
Semester 4
| Sr. # | Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| THS 800 | Thesis | 3 |
Semester 5
| Sr. # | Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| 1 | THS 800 | Thesis | 3 |
Semester 6
| Sr. # | Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| 1 | THS 800 | Thesis | 3 |
List of Deficiency Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| IRS-700 | Advanced Research Methodology | 3 |
| IRS-700 | International Relations: Advanced Theory and Practice |
3 |
| IRS-717 | Foreign Policy Analyses | 3 |
| IRS-706 | Power Politics and Beyond | 3 |
List of Electives
IRS-750United States Foreign Policy3
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| IRS 803 |
Comparative Politics: Theoretical understanding |
3 |
| IRS 804 |
Seminar on Major Contemporary Issues in International Politics |
3 |
| IRS 805 |
International Relations of South Asia |
3 |
| IRS 806 |
International Politics of Middle East |
3 |
| IRS 807 |
The Significance of South East Asia in Global Politics |
3 |
| IRS 808 |
International Politics of Central Asia |
3 |
| IRS 810 |
Latin America in World Politics |
3 |
| IRS 811 |
The significance of Africa in Global Politics |
3 |
| IRS 812 |
The Challenges and prospects for the Contemporary Muslim World |
3 |
| IRS 813 |
Foreign Policies of Major Powers in Comparative Perspective |
3 |
| IRS 814 |
Understanding the US’ Politics and Foreign Policy |
3 |
| IRS 815 |
Advance Course of Politics and Foreign Policy of China |
3 |
| IRS 816 |
Dynamics of Russian Geopolitics and Diplomacy |
3 |
| IRS 817 |
Understating International Law and Organization |
3 |
| IRS 818 |
Understanding Regionalism: Theory and Practice |
3 |
| IRS 819 |
Global Political Economy |
3 |
| IRS 820 |
Contemporary Approaches of Strategic Studies |
3 |
| IRS 821 |
Advanced Nuclear Studies |
3 |
| IRS 822 |
Contemporary approaches to understand the Conflict Resolution |
3 |
| IRS 823 |
Mass Media and International Relations |
3 |
| IRS 824 |
Advanced Critical Debates in International Relations |
3 |
| IRS 825 |
Major Approaches and models in Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: Seminar Course |
3 |
| IRS 826 |
Global Environmental Politics |
3 |
| IRS 827 |
Globalization: the Role of Contemporary State and Society |
3 |
| IRS 828 |
Securitization of International Relations |
3 |
| IRS 829 |
Understanding the Dynamics of Modern Diplomacy |
3 |
| IRS 830 |
Climate Change Activism, Sustainability, and International Security |
3 |
| IRS 831 |
Politics of Refugees and Immigration in International Relations |
3 |
| IRS 832 |
Strategizing Indian Ocean |
3 |
| IRS 833 |
Theories and Models of Foreign Policy Analysis |
3 |
Research Themes of International Relations
The subject of International Relations is vast, diverse and dynamic which calls for an interdisciplinary approach of inquiry. The International Relations program provides the scholars with the comprehensive understanding, insight and the confidence to view the world. Additionally, it provides scholars with a broader perspective and theoretical foundations so that they can analyze contemporary and future international issues and be able to offer innovative solutions for global peace, harmony and cooperation.
The potential research themes / areas are as follows:
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