Department of Political Science offers 4 years BS Political Science degree program equivalent to 16 years of education. The program consists of 8 semesters and offers compulsory, foundation, general and elective modules as per the HEC criteria. The BS program specifically aims at catering the student’s objectives of gaining the enhanced analytical skills in the field of political science for professional development.
Eligibility Criteria
Intermediate or equivalent qualification with 45 % marks
Scheme of Studies
Semester-1
| Course Code |
Category |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs. |
Prerequisites |
| BSPOLSC-201 |
BSPOLSC _ COM |
English I |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-202 |
BSPOLSC _ COM |
Mathematics |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-101 |
BSPOLSC _ FOU |
Introduction to Political Science I |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-203 |
BSPOLSC _ COM |
Pak Studies |
2-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-401 |
BSPOLSC _ MAJ |
Introduction to International Relations |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-301 |
BSPOLSC _ GE |
Introduction to Gender Studies |
3-0 |
|
Semester-2
| Course Code |
Category |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs. |
Prerequisites |
| BSPOLSC-205 |
BSPOLSC _ COM |
Islamic Studies |
2-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-204 |
BSPOLSC _ COM |
English II |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-206 |
BSPOLSC _ COM |
Introduction to Political Science II |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-302 |
BSPOLSC _ GE |
Introduction to Economics |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-303 |
BSPOLSC _ GE |
Introduction to LAW |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-304 |
BSPOLSC _ GE |
Principles of Sociology |
3-0 |
|
Semester-3
| Course Code |
Category |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs. |
Prerequisites |
| BSPOLSC-207 |
BSPOLSC _ COM |
English III |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-208 |
BSPOLSC _ COM |
Introduction to Basics in Computer |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-102 |
BSPOLSC _ FOU |
Introduction to Political Science III |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-305 |
BSPOLSC _ GE |
Introduction to Journalism |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-103 |
BSPOLSC _ FOU |
Political System(Developed) |
4-0 |
|
Semester-4
| Course Code |
Category |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs. |
Prerequisites |
| BSPOLSC-209 |
BSPOLSC _ COM |
English IV |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-104 |
BSPOLSC _ FOU |
Political System(Developing) |
4-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-105 |
BSPOLSC _ FOU |
Pakistan Movement |
4-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-306 |
BSPOLSC _ GE |
History of Civilization |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-307 |
BSPOLSC _ GE |
Geography |
3-0 |
|
Semester-5
| Course Code |
Category |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs. |
Prerequisites |
| BSPOLSC-106 |
BSPOLSC _ FOU |
Western Political Philosophy-I |
4-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-107 |
BSPOLSC _ FOU |
Muslim Political Philosophy-I |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-402 |
BSPOLSC _ MAJ |
Comparative & Development Politics - I |
4-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-403 |
BSPOLSC _ MAJ |
Diplomacy |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-501 |
BSPOLSC _ ELE |
Public Administration |
4-0 |
|
Semester-6
| Course Code |
Category |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs. |
Prerequisites |
| BSPOLSC-108 |
BSPOLSC _ FOU |
Western Political Philosophy-II |
4-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-109 |
BSPOLSC _ FOU |
Muslim Political Philosophy-II |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-405 |
BSPOLSC _ MAJ |
Comparative & Development Politics-II |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-406 |
BSPOLSC _ MAJ |
History of International Relations |
4-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-407 |
BSPOLSC _ MAJ |
Introduction To Local Government |
3-0 |
|
Semester-7
| Course Code |
Category |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs. |
Prerequisites |
| BSPOLSC-408 |
BSPOLSC _ MAJ |
Research Methodology |
4-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-409 |
BSPOLSC _ MAJ |
Ideology & Dynamics of Pakistan's Politics |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-410 |
BSPOLSC _ MAJ |
Foreign Policy Analysis |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-502 |
BSPOLSC _ ELE |
Conflict & Conflict Resolution |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-503 |
BSPOLSC _ ELE |
Foreign Policies of US, UK & Russia |
3-0 |
|
Semester-8
| Course Code |
Category |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs. |
Prerequisites |
| BSPOLSC-504 |
BSPOLSC _ ELE |
Constitutional Development & Pakistan's Politics |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-411 |
BSPOLSC _ MAJ |
Political Economy of Pakistan |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-412 |
BSPOLSC _ MAJ |
International Organizations |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-413 |
BSPOLSC _ MAJ |
Foreign Policy of Pakistan |
3-0 |
|
| BSPOLSC-414 |
BSPOLSC _ MAJ |
Research Report |
0-0 |
|
Degree Completion Requirements
8 semesters with 2.5 CGPA
