BS International Relations

Introduction

The BS International Relation Programme consists of 129 credit hours courses to be completed in a minimum period of four years. The programme provides a broad overview of International Relations theories and methods with special focus on global political dynamics. To complete the General Education requirements, Discipline specific Requirements of major courses and Practical Learning Requirements, students will be required to attend fortnightly tutorials, participate in workshops, and do internship in an accredited organization along with participating in Entrepreneurship/Youth Club/Sports activities as per HEC/University guidelines.

OBJECTIVES

The BS International Relations has been designed to achieve the following objectives:

  • To cater to the educational needs of our students and to prepare and guide them for pursuing higher studies and research in international relations and political science.
  • To enable students to understand and explain the dynamics of global political phenomena and the socio-political landscape in both Pakistani and international contexts.
  • To meet the professional requirements of the international relations and political science fields, equipping students with the skills needed for careers in diplomacy, public policy. international organizations, media, academia and related areas.

 

Eligibility Criteria

Admission will be offered to students having intermediate or equivalent qualification on open merit hasis as per the University policy

Selection Process

Open Merit

Duration

4 Years

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

Open Distance Learning

Total Credits Hours Required

129

Sr. No

Course Title

Credit Hours

Course Code

Category

1

Functional English

3 (3+0)

9382

General Education

2

Basics of Environmental Science

3 (2+1)

9389

General Education – Natural Sciences

3

Islamic Studies / Ethics

3 (3+0)

9401 / 5437

General Education – Compulsory

4

Introduction to International

3 (3+0)

9570

Major

5

Quantitative Reasoning – I

3 (3+0)

9424

General Education

Sr. No.

Course Title

Credit Hours

Course Code

Category

1

Expository Writing

3(3+0)

9381

General Education

2

Application of Information and Communication Technology

3(2+1)

9384

General Education

3

Entrepreneurship

3(3+0)

5026

General Education

4

Quantitative Reasoning II

3(3+0)

9383

General Education

5

Introduction to Political Science I

3(3+0)

9571

Major

6

Pakistan Studies

3(3+0)

9374

General Education

Sr. No.

Course Title

Credit Hours

Course Code

Category

1

Economics

3(3+0)

9335

General Education (Social Sciences)

2

Civics and Community Engagement

3(3+0)

9385

General Education

3

Pakistani Adab I

3(3+0)

9403

General Education (Arts & Humanities)

4

Introduction to Law

3(3+0)

9573

Major

5

Introduction to Political Science II

3(3+0)

9572

Major

6

Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan

3(3+0)

9378

General Education

Sr. No.

Course Title

Credit Hours

Course Code

Category

1

International Relations (1648–1945)

3(3+0)

9574

Major

2

Diplomacy: Theory and Practice

3(3+0)

9575

Major

3

Foreign Policy Analysis

3(3+0)

9576

Major

4

Theories of International Relations

3(3+0)

9577

Major

5

Government and Politics in Pakistan

3(3+0)

9578

Major

6

International Regional Organizations

3(3+0)

9579

Major

Sr. No.

Course Title

Credit Hours

Course Code

Category

1

International Relations (1945–Present)

3(3+0)

9580

Major

2

Foreign Policy of Major Powers

3(3+0)

9581

Major

3

Introduction to Sociology

3(3+0)

9410

Interdisciplinary

4

Defence and Strategic Studies

3(3+0)

9582

Major

5

Political Geography

3(3+0)

9583

Major

6

Fahm-e-Quran (Tajwid, Translation and Tafsir)

Non-Credit

9487

Compulsory (Non-Credit)

Sr. No.

Course Title

Credit Hours

Course Code

Category

1

Politics of South Asia

3(3+0)

9584

Major

2

Introduction to Conflict Studies

3(3+0)

9585

Major

3

Foreign Policy of Pakistan

3(3+0)

9586

Major

4

Public Relations

3(3+0)

9263

Interdisciplinary

5

Pak-China Relations

3(3+0)

9587

Major

6

Seerat-e-Tayyaba

Non-Credit

9488

Compulsory (Non-Credit)

Sr. No.

Course Title

Credit Hours

Course Code

Category

1

Human Rights: Theory and Practice

3(3+0)

9588

Major

2

Conflict Resolution

3(3+0)

9174

Interdisciplinary

3

Arms Control and Disarmament

3(3+0)

9589

Major

4

Religion and Politics in South Asia

3(3+0)

9590

Major

5

Internship

3(3+0)

9594

Compulsory (Internship)

Sr. No.

Course Title

Credit Hours

Course Code

Category

1

Capstone Project

3(3+0)

9595

Compulsory (Project)

2

Introduction to Peace Studies

3(3+0)

9591

Major

3

Contemporary Issues in International Politics

3(3+0)

9592

Major

4

International Political Economy

3(3+0)

9593

Major

5

Principles of Management

3(3+0)

5414

Interdisciplinary

1

2

3

4

5

Semesters

08

Workshop

The online workshop for each course will comprise of 12 hours, with 2 hours daily for 6 days except for the teaching practice and project as per AIOU policy. Each semester will have a workshop for the courses offered in that particular semester. There will be an online quiz for every course at the end of the workshop.

Assessment Weightage

Assignments (Weightage) Workshop (Attendance & Quizzes) (Weightage) Final Exam (Weightage) Passing Marks 
20% 30% Quiz 50% 50% (in aggregate). However, 40% marks in final exams is mandatory.

Note: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reserves the right to amend the fee structure policy, course offering and assessment of courses when required. The existing course(s) will be adopted/adapted as per requirement. The department may change the sequence of the course(s) offering as per availability of course(s).

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.