Introduction
The BS International Relation Programme consists of 129 credit hours courses to be completed in a minimum period of four years. The programme provides a broad overview of International Relations theories and methods with special focus on global political dynamics. To complete the General Education requirements, Discipline specific Requirements of major courses and Practical Learning Requirements, students will be required to attend fortnightly tutorials, participate in workshops, and do internship in an accredited organization along with participating in Entrepreneurship/Youth Club/Sports activities as per HEC/University guidelines.
OBJECTIVES
The BS International Relations has been designed to achieve the following objectives:
- To cater to the educational needs of our students and to prepare and guide them for pursuing higher studies and research in international relations and political science.
- To enable students to understand and explain the dynamics of global political phenomena and the socio-political landscape in both Pakistani and international contexts.
- To meet the professional requirements of the international relations and political science fields, equipping students with the skills needed for careers in diplomacy, public policy. international organizations, media, academia and related areas.
Eligibility Criteria
Admission will be offered to students having intermediate or equivalent qualification on open merit hasis as per the University policy
Selection Process
Open Merit
Duration
Medium of Instruction
Teaching Methodology
Open Distance Learning
Total Credits Hours Required
|
Sr. No |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Course Code |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Functional English |
3 (3+0) |
9382 |
General Education |
|
2 |
Basics of Environmental Science |
3 (2+1) |
9389 |
General Education – Natural Sciences |
|
3 |
Islamic Studies / Ethics |
3 (3+0) |
9401 / 5437 |
General Education – Compulsory |
|
4 |
Introduction to International |
3 (3+0) |
9570 |
Major |
|
5 |
Quantitative Reasoning – I |
3 (3+0) |
9424 |
General Education |
1
2
3
4
5
Semesters
Workshop
The online workshop for each course will comprise of 12 hours, with 2 hours daily for 6 days except for the teaching practice and project as per AIOU policy. Each semester will have a workshop for the courses offered in that particular semester. There will be an online quiz for every course at the end of the workshop.
Assessment Weightage
| Assignments (Weightage) | Workshop (Attendance & Quizzes) (Weightage) | Final Exam (Weightage) | Passing Marks |
| 20% | 30% Quiz | 50% | 50% (in aggregate). However, 40% marks in final exams is mandatory. |
Note: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reserves the right to amend the fee structure policy, course offering and assessment of courses when required. The existing course(s) will be adopted/adapted as per requirement. The department may change the sequence of the course(s) offering as per availability of course(s).