Vision
Our vision is to become one of the top seats of higher learning in International Relations. Our aim is to establish Centre of Excellence in Strategic Studies, Regional Studies and Diplomacy and International Law.
Mission
The Bachelors in International Relations (IR) is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program which majorly focuses on the changing political, economic and socio-cultural relations within the international system of the modern era. The program explores how global, regional and domestic factors influence relations between actors on the world stage. Our mission is to provide students with an understanding of the global system’s past, the tools to function effectively in the present, and the ability to respond to future developments.
Overview
The Bachelor in International Relations (IR) is an interdisciplinary undergraduate major focusing on the changing political, economic and socio-cultural relations within the international system of the modern era. The program explores how global, regional, and domestic factors influence relations between actors on the world stage. It seeks to provide students with an understanding of the global system’s past, the tools to function effectively in the present, and the ability to respond to future developments.
Degree Requirements for BS International Relations 4 years program
To receive BS International Relations degree, a student must complete a total of 130 credit hours with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
Road Map
| Sr. No. | Course Type | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| Semester I | |||
| 1 | Major | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| 2 | Core | English – I | 3 |
| 3 | Core | Islamic Studies / Core Ethics | 2 |
| 4 | Core | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| 5 | General | General – I | 3 |
| 6 | General | General – II | 3 |
| Total | 17 | ||
| Semester II | |||
| 1 | Major | Approaches and Theories of International Relations | 3 |
| 2 | Major | International Relations:1648-1945 | 3 |
| 3 | Core | English – II | 3 |
| 4 | Core | Pakistan Studies | 2 |
| 5 | Core | Mathematics | 3 |
| 6 | General | General – III | 3 |
| Total | 17 | ||
| Semester III | |||
| 1 | Major | International Relations 1945-Present | 3 |
| 2 | Major | Area Study-South Asia | 3 |
| 3 | Major | Area Study-Middle East | 3 |
| 4 | Core | English – III | 3 |
| 5 | General | General – IV | 3 |
| 6 | General | General – V | 3 |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Semester IV | |||
| 1 | Major | Area Study-Central Asia | 3 |
| 2 | Major | Area Study-East Asia | 3 |
| 3 | Major | Area Study- Latin America | 3 |
| 4 | Major | Area Study-Africa | 3 |
| 5 | General | General – VI | 3 |
| 6 | General | General – VII | 3 |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Semester V | |||
| 1 | Major | Contemporary Issues in International Relations | 3 |
| 2 | Major | International Law | 3 |
| 3 | Major | Global Politics of Environment | 3 |
| 4 | Major | Research Methodology | 3 |
| 5 | General | General – VII | 3 |
| 6 | General | General – IX | 3 |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Semester VI | |||
| 1 | Major | International Political Economy | 3 |
| 2 | Major | International and Regional Organizations | 3 |
| 3 | Major | Strategic and Defense Studies | 3 |
| 4 | Major | Data Analysis and Report Writing | 3 |
| 5 | General | General – X | 3 |
| 6 | General | General – XI | 3 |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Semester VII | |||
| 1 | Major | Foreign Policy Analysis | 3 |
| 2 | Major | Foreign Policies of US, Russia and China | 3 |
| 3 | Major | Foreign Policy of Pakistan | 3 |
| 4 | Major | Diplomacy | 3 |
| Total | 12 | ||
| Semester VIII | |||
| 1 | Major | International Politics of Human Rights | 3 |
| 2 | Major | Conflict Management and Resolution | 3 |
| 3 | Major | Research Report | 6 |
| Total | 12 | ||
| Core | 19 | ||
| Major | 78 | ||
| General | 33 | ||
| Total Hrs | 130 | ||
Active Citizenship Program
Active Citizenship program offered by Kinnaird College in collaboration with British Council and HEC is a social leadership training program that promotes intercultural dialogue and community-led social development. It is a mandatory requirement for the completion of undergraduate degree and based on two semesters. All students will study the theoretical portion through different activities starting in their 3rd semester. They will plan their social action projects in 4th semester and implement it in the field.
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