Semester-wise courses as prescribed by GC University Lahore.
Semester I
Course Title
Cr. Hrs
Category
Introduction to International Relations
3
Major
Interdisciplinary / IDS Course – I
3
Interdisciplinary
Quantitative Reasoning – I
3
General Education
Natural Science
3 (2+1)
General Education
Functional English
3
General Education
Applications of Information & Communication Technologies (ICT)
3 (2+1)
General Education
Semester II
Course Title
Cr. Hrs
Category
Geo-Political Structure of the World
3
Major
International Relations: 1648–1945
3
Major
Regional and International Organizations
3
Major
Quantitative Reasoning – II
3 (2+1)
General Education
Expository Writing
3
General Education
Pakistan Studies
2
General Education
Semester III
Course Title
Cr. Hrs
Category
Theories of International Relations
3
Major
International Relations Since 1945
3
Major
International Law
3
Major
Arts & Humanities
2
General Education
Islamic Studies (Religious Edu / Ethics for non-Muslim students)
2
General Education
Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan
2
General Education
Semester IV
Course Title
Cr. Hrs
Category
Globalization and International Relations
3
Major
Foreign Policy Analysis
3
Major
Foreign Policy of Pakistan
3
Major
Social Science
2
General Education
Civics & Community Engagement
2
General Education
Entrepreneurship
2
General Education
Semester V
Course Title
Cr. Hrs
Category
Diplomacy
3
Major
Interdisciplinary / IDS Course – II
3
Interdisciplinary
International Political Economy
3
Major
Global Politics of Environment
3
Major
Interdisciplinary / IDS Course – III
3
Interdisciplinary
Conflict Management & Resolution
3
Major
Semester VI
Course Title
Cr. Hrs
Category
Foreign Policies of Major Powers
3
Major
Defense and Strategic Studies
3
Major
Elective – I
3
Major
Elective – II
3
Major
Academic Writing & Research Methods
3
General Education (NCRC Recommended)
Semester VII
Course Title
Cr. Hrs
Category
Regional Connectivity
3
Major
Nuclear Studies
3
Major
Elective – III
3
Major
Elective – IV
3
Major
Interdisciplinary / IDS Course – IV
3
Interdisciplinary
Semester VIII
Course Title
Cr. Hrs
Category
Arms Control, Disarmament and Nonproliferation
3
Major
Elective – V
3
Major
Elective – VI
3
Major
Elective – VII
3
Major
Capstone Project
3
Capstone
Notes
HEC-designed model courses may be used for General Education. The Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Arts & Humanities slots may be filled by any relevant course in that category, for example a regional or international language under Arts & Humanities.
At least 12 credit hours of interdisciplinary courses are required, chosen from other departments as allowed by the admitting department.
Academic Writing & Research Methods is a mandatory 3 credit hour course for the BS degree.
The seven electives may be taken within one specialization or as a mix across specializations, as offered by the department.
The scheme of studies follows GC University Lahore and may be revised by the University from time to time.
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