Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Department of International Relations
The Department of International Relations at University of Chakwal is dedicated to providing quality education in global politics, diplomacy, and international affairs. Our program develops understanding of international systems, foreign policy, and global challenges.
The curriculum covers international politics, diplomatic history, international law, global economics, and regional studies. Students gain insights into global governance and prepare for careers in diplomacy, international organizations, and policy analysis.
Vision
Cater to the educational needs of future leaders in the national government, civil society institutions and international organizations. The Department strives to provide the highest quality education to the students.
Mission
To continuously endeavor for even better professional excellence and academic standards through imparting of quality education and original research responding to the needs of the society.
Objectives
The objective of the Department are three fold:
- ✔ To impart qualify education to students at higher levels
- ✔ To be an acting and leading Department of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Chakwal
- ✔ To be a part of national & international educational progress
Course Curriculum For Session BS International Relations (4-Years/8 Semesters)
| 1st Semester | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| Th. | Pr. | ||
| ENG-111 | English-I (C-1) | 03 | 0 |
| PAK-112 | Pakistan Studies (C-2) | 02 | 0 |
| MTH-113 | Introduction to Mathematics (C-3) | 03 | 0 |
| POL-114 | Introduction to Political Science (G-1) | 03 | 0 |
| ECO-US | Introduction to Economics (G-2) | 03 | 0 |
| IR-116 | Introduction to International Relations (F-1) | 03 | 0 |
| ISL-117 | Quran Translation | NC | 0 |
| Semester Total | 17.00 | ||
| 2nd Semester | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| Th. | Pr. | ||
| ENG-121 | English-II (C-4) | 03 | 0 |
| ISL-122 | Islamic Studies (C-5) | 02 | 0 |
| STAT-123 | Introduction To Statistics (C-6) | 03 | 0 |
| MCM-124 | Introduction to Mass Communication (G-3) | 03 | 0 |
| GEO-125 | Introduction to Geography (G-4) | 03 | 0 |
| IR-126 | Evolution of State (F-2) | 03 | 0 |
| ISL-127 | Quran Translation | 01 | 0 |
| Semester Total | 18.00 | ||
| 3rd Semester | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| Th. | Pr. | ||
| ENG-211 | English-III (C-6) | 03 | 0 |
| SCI-212 | Introduction To Computer Skills (C-7) | 03 | 0 |
| SOC-213 | Introduction to Sociology (G-5) | 03 | 0 |
| HIS-214 | Introduction to History (G-6) | 03 | 0 |
| IR-215 | Approaches & Theories of International Relations (F-3) | 03 | 0 |
| IR-216 | International Relations: 1648-1945 (F-4) | 03 | 0 |
| ISL-217 | Quran Translation | NC | 0 |
| Semester Total | 18.00 | ||
| 4th Semester | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| Th. | Pr. | ||
| ENG/EDS-221 | English-IV / Univ. Option / Everyday Science | 03 | 0 |
| XXX-222 | General - (G-7) | 03 | 0 |
| IR-223 | Globalization & International Relations (F-5) | 03 | 0 |
| IR-224 | International Relations Since 1945 (F-6) | 03 | 0 |
| IR-225 | GEO Political Structure Of The World (F-7) | 03 | 0 |
| IR-226 | Public International Law-I (F-8) | 03 | 0 |
| ISL-227 | Quran Translation | 01 | 0 |
| Semester Total | 19.00 | ||
| 5th Semester | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| Th. | Pr. | ||
| IR-311 | Foreign Policy Analysis (M-I) | 03 | 0 |
| IR-312 | Introduction to International Security (F-9) | 03 | 0 |
| IR-313 | Research Methodology (F-10) | 03 | 0 |
| IR-314 | Regional and International Organizations (F-11) | 03 | 0 |
| IR-315 | Public International Law-II (F-12) | 03 | 0 |
| IR-316 | International Political Economy (M-2) | 03 | 0 |
| ISL-317 | Quran Translation | NC | 0 |
| Semester Total | 18.00 | ||
| 6th Semester | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| Th. | Pr. | ||
| IR-321 | Foreign Policy of Pakistan (M-3) | 03 | 0 |
| IR-322 | Strategic Studies (M-4) | 03 | 0 |
| IR-323 | International Politics of Human Rights (M-5) | 03 | 0 |
| IR-324 | Diplomacy (M-6) | 03 | 0 |
| IR-325 | Conflict Management & Resolution (M-7) | 03 | 0 |
| IR-326 | Comparative Politics (M-8) | 03 | 0 |
| ISL-327 | Quran Translation | 01 | 0 |
| Semester Total | 19.00 | ||
| 7th Semester | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| Th. | Pr. | ||
| IR-411 | Comparative Foreign Policies of US, Russia and China (M-9) | 03 | 0 |
| IR-412 / IR-413 | Nuclear Studies (M-10) OR Regional Connectivity & CPEC (M-10) | 03 | 0 |
| IR-414 | Elective-I | 03 | 0 |
| IR-415 | Elective-II | 03 | 0 |
| IR-416 | Research Thesis (M-11) OR International Politics of Environment (M-11) | 03 | 0 |
| ISL-417 | Quran Translation | NC | 0 |
| Semester Total | 15.00 | ||
| 8th Semester | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| Th. | Pr. | ||
| IR-421 | Research Thesis OR Research Report OR Govt. & Politics Of Pakistan (M-12) | 03 | 0 |
| IR-422 | Arms Control, Disarmament & Nuclear Non-proliferation (M-13) | 03 | 0 |
| IR-423 / IR-424 | Dynamics Of Kashmir Conflict (M-14) OR Peace Studies (M-14) | 03 | 0 |
| IR-425 | Elective-III | 03 | 0 |
| IR-426 | Elective-IV | 03 | 0 |
| ISL-426 | Quran Translation | 01 | 0 |
| Semester Total | 16.00 | ||
| Total Credit Hours in 4 Years (Grand Total) | 140.00 | ||
Contact Us
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
University of Chakwal, Punjab 48800 Pakistan.
Email: [email protected]
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