PhD International Relations
Programme 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.
Scheme of Study
| S. No | Course | Semester | Status | Credit Hours |
| 1 | Compulsory-I | 1st | Compulsory | 3 |
| 2 | Compulsory-II | 1st | Compulsory | 3 |
| 3 | Optional I | 1st | Elective | 3 |
| 4 | Optional II | 2nd | Elective | 3 |
| 5 | Optional III | 2nd | Elective | 3 |
| 6 | Optional IV | 2nd | Elective | 3 |
List of Compulsory Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| IRS-701 | Advanced Course on Theories of International Relations | 3 |
| IRS-702 | Advanced Course on Research Methodology | 3 |
List of Electives
IRS-750United States Foreign Policy3
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| IRS-721 | Theories of Comparative Politics | 3 |
| IRS-722 | Seminar on Selected Contemporary Issues in International Politics | 3 |
| IRS-723 | South Asia in Global Politics | 3 |
| IRS-724 | Middle East in Global Politics | 3 |
| IRS-725 | South East Asia in Global Politics | 3 |
| IRS-726 | Central Asia in Global Politics | 3 |
| IRS-727 | Latin America in Global Politics | 3 |
| IRS-728 | Africa in Global Politics | 3 |
| IRS-729 | Contemporary Muslim World | 3 |
| IRS-730 | Comparative Study of Foreign Policies of Major Powers | 3 |
| IRS-731 | Politics and Foreign Policy of USA | 3 |
| IRS-732 | Politics and Foreign Policy of China | 3 |
| IRS-733 | Politics and Foreign Policy of Russia | 3 |
| IRS-734 | International Law and Organization | 3 |
| IRS-735 | Regionalism: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| IRS-736 | International Political Economy | 3 |
| IRS-737 | Advanced Strategic Studies | 3 |
| IRS-738 | Nuclear Studies | 3 |
| IRS-739 | Contemporary Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| IRS-740 | Media and International Relations | 3 |
| IRS-741 | Contemporary Critical Debates in International Relations | 3 |
| IRS-742 | Issues in Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: Seminar Course | 3 |
| IRS-743 | International Environmental Politics | 3 |
| IRS-744 | Globalization, Modern State And Society | 3 |
| IRS-745 | Dynamics of Security in International Relations | 3 |
| IRS-746 | Dynamics of Modern Diplomacy | 3 |
| IRS-747 | Climate Change, Sustainable Development & International Security | 3 |
| IRS-748 | Refugees and Forced Migrants in International Relations | 3 |
| IRS-749 | Politics of the Indian Ocean | 3 |
| IRS-703 | Advanced Course on 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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