The M Phil in International Relations is a research oriented program which is designed to meet the needs of all those who wish to enhance their understanding of the subject. The program recognizes the changing nature of the contemporary political, economic and socio-cultural environment and seeks to lay an interdisciplinary basis for understanding these changes. International Relations is a growing and ever-evolving field and highly skilled professionals are in high demand. M.Phil International Relations program can help equip students with the skills to work on a global scale.
Road Map:
| Sr. No. | Course Type | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| Semester I | |||
| 1 | Major | International Relations: Advanced Theories and Practice | 3 |
| 2 | Major | Traditional and Nontraditional Security Paradigms | 3 |
| 3 | Major | Conflict and Peace Studies | 3 |
| 4 | Major | Global Order and Muslim World | 3 |
| Total | 12 | ||
| Semester II | |||
| 5 | Major | Geopolitical and Geostrategic Issues of South Asia | 3 |
| 6 | Major | Development, Prosperity and Global South | 3 |
| 7 | Major | Role of International Financial Institutions | 3 |
| 8 | Major | Advanced Research Methodology | 3 |
| Total | 12 | ||
| Semester III & IV | |||
| 1 | Major | Research Report | 6 |
| Total | 6 | ||
| Total Degree Credit Hours | 30 | ||
Research Thesis:
An M.Phil candidate who has completed her course work with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 must present and pass the oral proposal defense examination before she is allowed to carry out her Masters research. On passing the thesis proposal defense the student must carry out a research study which is described in a thesis. She must successfully defend the completed work in an oral examination involving a presentation and question answer session in the presence of an external examiner.
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