Bahria University offers 2 years MS degree in International Relations. The MS Degree offers a research track to the students along with the course work required to be completed. The degree seeks to impart both theoretical and research knowledge to the students. This degree offers specialization to students who have a bachelor’s degree in related social sciences field.
Objectives of the Program
The MS degree is designed to achieve a number of objectives which are in consonance with the mission of BU. Bahria is committed to making a valuable contribution in strengthening of the nation by providing quality education to the students. The aim of this degree is to acquaint the students with international relations and affairs which is not only important but a desirable field around the world. Furthermore, students will be taught in an analytical and critical manner where they would be able to apply their knowledge in the practical life eventually.
Distribution of Courses/Road Map
Semester | Credit Hours |
1 (First Years) | 12 (Course Work) |
2 (First Years) | 12 (Course Work) |
3 & 4 (Second Year) | 6 (Thesis) |
Semester 1
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
IRS 781 |
Advanced Methods in Research Methodology |
03 |
IRS 766 |
Foreign Policy analysis: Theoretical Foundations and Applications |
03 |
IRS – 752 | Advanced Theory and Practice in International Relations |
03 |
IRS – 751 | Conventional and Unconventional Security Paradigms |
3 |
Semester 2
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | Elective-II | 03 |
2 | Elective-III | 03 |
3 | Elective-IV | 03 |
4 | Elective-V | 03 |
Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 |
Total course work credit hours: 24
Semester 3 & 4 – Second Year
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
THS 700 | Thesis | 03 |
THS 700 | Thesis | 03 |
Total research work credit hours: 06
Total Degree Credit Hours: 24 (Course work) + 06 (Research work) = 30 Credit Hours
List of Electives
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
IRS 753 |
Seminar on Contemporary World Affairs |
3 |
IRS 754 |
Global Perspective s on Ethnic Conflict |
3 |
IRS 755 |
Power Politics and Beyond: emerging Paradigm |
3 |
IRS 756 |
Gulf War and its Enduring Significance |
3 |
IRS 757 |
Future Trends in Internation al Relations |
3 |
IRS 759 |
Non-State Actors in Contemporary Internation al Relations |
3 |
IRS 760 |
From Classical to Modern: The Evolution of Internation al Political Philosophy |
3 |
IRS 761 |
Contemporary Politics of South Asia |
3 |
IRS 762 |
Contemporary Politics of Middle East |
3 |
IRS 763 |
International Law & Use of Force in Contemporary World |
3 |
IRS 764 |
Trends and Challenges in Modern International Law |
3 |
IRS 765 |
Understanding Foreign Policy: Comparative Analysis of Major Powers |
3 |
IRS 766 |
Foreign Policy Analysis: Theoretical Foundations and Applications |
3 |
IRS 767 |
The Influence of International Financial Institutions on World Politics |
3 |
IRS 768 |
Pakistan’s Foreign Policy Analysis |
3 |
IRS 769 |
Understanding Politics and Security of Asia Pacific Region |
3 |
IRS 770 |
Contemporary Challenges to National Security in Pakistan |
3 |
IRS 771 |
Environmental Concerns in the Modern World |
3 |
IRS 772 |
Contemporary Challenges in the Muslim World |
3 |
IRS 773 |
South Asian Geopolitics: Dynamics of Conflict and Cooperation |
3 |
IRS 774 |
Post Conflict Peace Building: Strategies and Challenges |
3 |
IRS 775 |
Global Institutions and International Cooperation |
3 |
IRS 776 |
Understanding Power Sharing in Multi-ethnic Societies |
3 |
IRS 777 |
Advanced Course on Arms Control and Internation al Society |
3 |
IRS 778 |
Contemporary Trends in Politics of Human Rights |
3 |
IRS 779 |
Key Trends in Modern Political Theory |
3 |
– | Contemporary Political Theories | 3 |
IRS 780 |
Dynamics of Central Asia in World Politics |
3 |