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Bachelor of Science in International Relations

Important for all candidates

  • Applicant for admission MUST MEET THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS set-forth by Bahria University.
  • Candidates are advised to CONFIRM THEIR ELIGIBILITY prior apply.
  • In case of annual system, eligibility will be determined on the basis of result in percentages.
  • In case of semester system, eligibility will be determined on the basis of CGPA obtained out of 4.00.
  • In case the result is shown both in CGPA and percentage, CGPA will be considered.

EligibilityCriteria

Intermediate/A level/Equivalent with at Least 50% marks. 

    PLOs

PLO-1:Design Knowledge & Aesthetic Understanding: Apply foundational and advanced concepts of media, communication theories, journalism, digital platforms, audience studies, and media cultures to create, analyze, and disseminate meaningful and contextually relevant media content.

PLO-2: Critical Thinking & Creative Problem-Solving: Analyze communication challenges, media issues, and audience needs using critical thinking, research methodologies, and creative approaches to develop innovative, effective, and evidence-based communication solutions.

PLO-3: Ethics, Sustainability & Social Responsibility: Demonstrate ethical decision-making, professional integrity, cultural sensitivity, inclusivity, and social responsibility in media practices, content production, and communication campaigns while considering the societal impact of media messages.

PLO-4: Collaboration & Professional Practice: Work effectively in multidisciplinary media environments, demonstrating teamwork, leadership, project management, and professional conduct in journalism, public relations, advertising, broadcasting, and digital media industries.

PLO-5: Communication & Media Literacy: Communicate ideas, information, and narratives effectively through written, verbal, visual, and digital formats, utilizing media literacy skills across diverse platforms, audiences, and communication contexts.

PLO-6: Global & Cultural Awareness: Critically evaluate global media trends, cultural contexts, historical developments, and intercultural dynamics to produce inclusive, culturally responsive, and globally informed communication content.

PLO-7: Innovation, Technology & Digital Competence: Utilize contemporary media technologies, digital platforms, data-driven tools, artificial intelligence, multimedia production systems, and emerging communication technologies to create, distribute, and evaluate media content effectively.

PLO-8: Professional Development & Lifelong Learning: Demonstrate adaptability, reflective practice, portfolio development, entrepreneurial thinking, and continuous professional learning to remain relevant in the evolving media, communication, and creative industries.

PLO-9M: Digital Media Production & Storytelling: Produce, manage, and evaluate digital media content through storytelling, audiovisual production, multimedia design, journalism practices, content strategy, and strategic communication frameworks across multiple platforms.

 

Program Learning Outcome:

HEC Standard

PLO for BS International Relations

1. Applied Knowledge

Apply theoretical frameworks and specialized IR knowledge to analyze and propose solutions for complex global, regional and national political issues.

2. Problem Analysis

Identify and analyze complex international problems by conducting rigorous research and synthesizing primary and secondary sources to reach evidence-based conclusions.

3. Investigation

Investigate global challenges through methodical research, including literature reviews, qualitative and quantitative data interpretation and case study analysis to derive valid insights.

4. Modern Tool Usage

Utilize modern research tools, AI and IT resources to monitor global trends, conduct predictive modelling in foreign policy, and manage international datasets while acknowledging their ethical limitations.

5. Professional Ethics & Society

Apply ethical reasoning to evaluate the impact of policies and international agreements on diverse societies, human rights and global justice, adhering to the highest standards of professional integrity.

6. Environment & Sustainability

Analyze the intersection of international politics and environmental sustainability, demonstrating an understanding of how climate change and resource scarcity influence global security and multilateral cooperation.

7. Leadership & Teamwork

Demonstrate leadership and collaborative skills by working effectively in diverse and multidisciplinary settings such as model UNs, policy labs or diplomatic simulations to achieve collective goals.

8. Communication & Soft Skills

Communicate effectively in professional and formal settings through the production of policy briefs, analytical reports and compelling presentations tailored for diverse diplomatic and academic audiences.

9. Lifelong Learning

Commit to continuous personal and professional development by staying abreast of rapidly evolving global dynamics, technological advancements and new pedagogical approaches in international studies.

Objectives of the Programme: BS International Relations

  1. To develop a strong foundation in international relations theories, history, international law, diplomacy, and political economy, enabling students to understand global, regional, and national political developments.
  2. To strengthen critical thinking and research skills, enabling students to investigate international issues, evaluate evidence, and formulate informed policy recommendations using appropriate research methods, digital technologies, and AI tools responsibly.
  3. To promote ethical reasoning, cultural sensitivity, and social responsibility in examining foreign policy, human rights, global justice, conflict, and peacebuilding.
  4. To develop an understanding of the relationships between international politics, environmental sustainability, climate change, and resource security, enabling students to assess challenges and explore cooperative responses.
  5. To develop communication, leadership, negotiation, and teamwork skills for effective participation in diplomatic, policy, academic, and multicultural settings.
  6. To encourage independent inquiry, adaptability, and lifelong learning, preparing students for further study and professional development in a changing international environment.

POs and PLOs Mapping for BS International Relations

 

Programme Objectives

PLO 1

PLO 2

PLO 3

PLO 4

PLO 5

PLO 6

PLO 7

PLO 8

PLO 9

PO 1

X

                

PO 2

X

X

X

X

      

X

  

PO 3

        

X

        

PO 4

X

X

      

X

      

PO 5

            

X

X

  

PO 6

                

X

 

Summary of Credit Hours

Sr.

No.

Category as per HEC new UG Policy

Credit

Hours/Contact Hours

1.

General Education (Mandatory)

34 

2.

Major/Disciplinary (Mandatory)

66

3.

Interdisciplinary (Mandatory)

12

4.

Electives toward specialization

15

5.

Minor (Optional) 

12

6.

Internship (Mandatory)

3

7.

Capstone Project (Mandatory)

3

8.

Double Major (Optional)

-

9.

Minor (Optional)

12

 

Total Single Major

133

 

Total (Major with One Minor)

145

 

 

 

Courses in 1st Semester 

 

 

Sr. No

Course Code

Course Title 

HEC

Category

Credit Hours

1

ENG 101

Functional English*

G

3

2

BES 204

Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)*

G

3

3

 

Interdisciplinary- I

I

3

4

 

Quantitative Reasoning-I*

G

3

5

 

Natural Sciences*

G

3

6

IRS 101

Introduction to International

Relations

M

3

 

Total CHs                                                                                                           18

 

Semester 2

Sr. No

Course Code

Course Title 

 

Credit Hours 

HEC Category

SDGs

1 

IRS 330

Geo-Political Structure of the World

 

3

M

 

2

 

Expository Writing*

 

3

G

 

3

IRS 442

 

International Relations: 1648–1945

  

3

M

 

4

 

Quantitative Reasoning- II

 

3

G

 

5

PAK 105

Pakistan Studies*

 

2

G

 

6

IRS 360         

 

Regional and International

 

 

3

M

 

Organizations

 

7

ISL 203

Fehm-e-Quran – I

1 CrH

3 Contact Hour

G

 

 Total Credit Hours

 

 18

 

 

*Non-Muslim Students will study General course having 2 Credit Hours (3 Contact Hours) in lieu of Fehm-e-Quran I & II

Semester 3

Sr. No

Course Code

Course Title 

Credit Hours 

HEC Category

1

 

Arts & Humanities* 

2

G

2

IRS 301

Theories of International Relations

3

M

3

IRS 307

International Relations Since 1945 

3

M

4

IRS 309

International Law

3

M

5

 

Islamic Studies * (Religious Edu / Ethics for non-Muslim students)

2

G

6

 

Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan *

2

G

 Total Credit Hours

 

 15

 

 

Semester 4

Sr. No

Course Code

Course Title 

Credit Hours 

HEC Category

 

IRS 361

Globalization and International Relations

3

M

 

IRS 302

Foreign Policy of Pakistan

3

M

 

IRS 313

Foreign Policy Analysis

3

M

 

 

Social Sciences* 

2

G

 

 

Civics & Community Engagement *

2

G

 

MGT

Entrepreneurship

2

G

 

ISL 204

Fehm-e-Quran – II

1 CrH

3 Contact Hour

G

Total Credit Hours

16

 

 

Note: Internship of 6-9 weeks after 4th Semester.

S#

Course Code 

Internship

Credit Hours /Non-Credit Hours 

1

SDW 496

Internship

Non Credit Hours 

 

Semester 5

 

Proposed Road map aligned with HEC new UG Policy

 

Sr. No

Course Code

Course Title 

Credit Hours 

HEC Category

1.

IRS 314

Diplomacy

3

M

2.

 

IRS 303

Global Political Economy

3

M

3.

IRS 402

Global Environmental Politics

 

3

M

4.

 

Interdisciplinary- II

3

I

5.

         IRS 410

Conflict & Conflict Resolution

3

M

 

 

Interdisciplinary III

3

I

 Total Credit Hours

 

 18

 
           

 

Semester 6

Sr. No

Course Code

Course Title 

 

Credit Hours 

HEC Category

1.

IRS 310

Foreign Policies of Great Powers

 

3

M

2.

IRS 409

Strategic Studies

 

3

M

3.

 

Elective 1

 

3

E

4.

 

Elective 2

 

3

E

5.

IRS 363

 

Academic Writing & Research Methods*

 

3

General Education (NCRC Recommended)

 

 Total Credit Hours

 

 15

 

 

Semester 7

 

Proposed Road map aligned with HEC new UG Policy

 

Sr. No

Course Code

Course Title 

Credit Hours 

HEC Category

1.

IRS 476

 

Regional Connectivity

 

3

M

2.

IRS 420

Nuclear Security and Non-proliferation

3

M

3.

 

 Elective-III

3

E

4.

 

 Elective-IV

3

E

5.

 

InterdisciplinaryIV

3

I

 Total Credit Hours

 

 15

 
             

 

Semester 8

 

Proposed Road map aligned with HEC new UG Policy

 

Sr. No

Course Code

Course Title 

Credit Hours 

HEC Category

1.

IRS417

Arms Control and Disarmament

3

M

2.

 

Elective- V

3

E

3.

 

 Elective-VI

3

E

4

 

Elective-VII

3

E

5

RGS 490

Capstone Project

3

 

 Total Credit Hours

 

 15

 

 

General Education Courses

Sr#

Course Category

Course Title

Credit Hours

 

1

Arts & Humanities 

 Courses

 

 

 

 

1.    French Language

2.    Russian Language

3.    Arabic  Language

4.    German Language

5.    Chinese Language

6.    Spanish  Language

7.    Turkish  Language

8.    Physical Education and

Sports

2

 

2

Natural Sciences

 Introduction to

Environmental Studies

3

 

3

Social Sciences

1.    Fundamentals of

Development Studies

2.    Introduction to Psychology

2

 

 

4

Functional English 

1.Functional English               3

 

5

Expository Writing

1.    Creative Writing

2.    Expository

Writing

3.    Advance Academic reading and Writing Skills

 

 

3

 

6

Quantitative Reasoning 

1.    Mathematics 

2.     Statistics 

3+3

 

 

7

Islamic Studies (OR)

Religious Education

Studies only for non-

Muslim students

 Islamic Studies 

2

 

8

Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan

1.     Ideology and Constitution of

               Pakistan

2.    Pakistan Studies

4.              

 

9

Applications of

Information and

Communication

Technologies (ICT)

 

Introduction to Computer Applications

 

3

 

10

Entrepreneurship 

Entrepreneurship

2

 

11

Civics and Community Engagement

 Civics and Community Engagement

2

 

12

Understanding of Holy Quran / Fehm-e-Quran I

 

1

 

13

Understanding of Holy Quran / Fehm-e-Quran II

 

1

 

Total 34 CHs 

General Education Courses

Interdisciplinary/Allied Requirements

Sr#

Course Code

Course Title

CHs

1

ANT 230

Gender Studies

03

2

ENG 201

OC & Presentation Skills

03

3

HSS 102

Introduction to Philosophy 

03

4

HSS 202

Introduction to Sociology

03

5

BES 103

Critical Thinking

03

6

MED 115

Introduction to Mass Communication

03

7

HSS 115

Introduction to Media Studies

03

8

HSS 201

Introduction to Anthropology

03

9

HSS 102

Introduction to Political Science

03

10

HSS 117

Introduction to Economics

 

11

HSS 206

Technology and Culture

 

12

DST 346

Religion, politics and Development

 

                                                                                                                                              Total 12 CHs

 

List of Elective Courses

 

 

Proposed Road map aligned with HEC new UG Policy

 

Sr. No

Course Code

Course Title 

Credit Hours 

HEC Category

Remarks

1

IRS 405

International Politics of South Asia

3

Elective

 

2

IRS 325

State & Society of South Asia

3

Elective

 

3

IRS 406

International Politics of Central Asia

3

Elective

 

4

IRS 320

Government & Politics in Central Asia

3

Elective

 

5

IRS 407

International Politics of Southeast Asia

3

Elective

 

6

IRS 326

American Government & Politics

3

Elective

 

7

   IRS315

Politics of Developing Nations

3

Elective

 

8

IRS 525

 

Role of International Financial

Institutions in International Relations

3

Elective

 

9

IRS 527

 

Politics & Security of Asia-Pacific Region

3 

Elective

 

10

IRS 529

Contemporary Environmental Issues

3

Elective

 

11

IRS 530

Major Issues of Muslim World

3

Elective

 

12

IRS 532

Peace Building in Post-Conflict Societies

3

Elective

 

13

IRS 537

Contemporary Political Theories

3

Elective

 

14

IRS 543

Power Politics and Beyond: Emerging Paradigms 

3

Elective

 

15

IRS 503

Seminar on Contemporary Regional & Global Issues

3

Elective

 

16

IRS 504

Traditional & Non-Traditional Security Paradigms

3

Elective

 

17

IRS 515

Role of IMF, World Bank, & WTO

3

Elective

 

18

IRS 502

Advanced Research Methodology

3

Elective

 

19

IRS 517

Evolution & Development of

International Political Philosophy

3

Elective

 

20

IRS 519

Ethnic Conflict in Global Perspective

3

Elective

 

21

IRS 529

Contemporary Environmental Issues

3

Elective

 

22

IRS 530

Major Issues of Muslim World

3

Elective

 

23

IRS 415

Global Governance and Development

3

Elective

 

24

IRS 402

Global Environmental Politics

3

Elective

 

25

IRS 440

Technology & IR: Cyber Diplomacy and AI in Global Politics 

 

3

Elective

Elective

Courses

Adjustments

As per HEC

26

IRS 532

Peacebuilding in Post-Conflict Societies

3

Elective

Elective

Courses

Adjustments

As per HEC

27.

IRS 435

Media & International Relations

3

Elective

Elective

Courses

Adjustments

As per HEC

28

AIC 210

Artificial Intelligence Literacy and Applications

3

Elective

 
             

 

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