INTRODUCTION
Introduction
“IR, a fusion of social sciences disciplines”
The multidisciplinary and every evolving filed of International Relations draws on approaches and applications from political science, global history, economics, international law, state systems and geography to give students an in-depth understanding of international relations, world politics and foreign policy.
Faculty
The IR program has 3 PhDs out of 6 faculty members with a vast teaching and research experience, all committed to the core to share their experience, knowledge, vision to students. Our well-qualified faculty holds a specialization in IR from different reputable institutions in Pakistan. They hold extensive professional experience in public and private sector.
Careers
Graduates armed with an International Relations degree may find employment in three major sectors – public, private or non-governmental organizations (NGOS). Top careers: Civil Services, Foreign Services, International Banking, International Military Affairs, Think Tanks, Media, Teaching & Research.
WHY STUDY IR AT DSU?
– In Karachi, the city of 14.91 million people, there are only 6 universities offering a bachelor’s degree in the field of International Relations. DHA Suffa University is one prestigious university among them.
– BS International Relations program at DSU provides you one of the best opportunities to learn and explore the multidimensional aspects of world politics including war, diplomacy, international institutions, environmental politics, politics of economy, challenges of globalization and digitalization, systems of state and government, history and religion.
– IR is the most active and vigorous academic program at DSU, conducted 8 on-campus & online and 1 on-field session during only 01 year period of its inception. The purpose is to remain our students well-connected and involved with their learning process during COVID days.
– Our distinguish faculty at IR program connects with each student on personal level. We are available to our students for mentoring, counselling and guiding in all matters related to their education, personal growth and psychological support.
– The esteemed and well-experienced faculty of IR has great contributions in the fields of academics & research. They frequently produce research work for academic journals, books and newspapers on issues related to their field of their interest and expertise.
– Honorable faculty members of IR often invited by national TV channels, newspapers and digital media platforms to include their expert opinion and analysis on various national and international issues.
– A separate book shelf is dedicated for the books & journals of International Relations in cozy and spacious central library of DSU. IR program has published its first e-magazine IR Exclusives in Spring’ 2021.
– The ideal location, beautifully maintained campus and most qualified faculty assured you the best learning experience in academics, career-making and personality-building.
– Student may avail merit scholarship as well as win a place in VC & Dean’s Honor List in each semester by maintaining best performance. 1 out of 4 students in VC Honor List is from IR Program (Fall 2020), whereas, 8 students secure their names in Dean’s Honor List (Fall 2020).
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Eligibility Criteria for (BS International Relations)
- Intermediate or an equivalent examination Or
- A-Level with minimum 3 passes in principal subjects
- Applicants with O-Level / A-Level and Technical studies must submit equivalence from IBCC
- At least 50% marks in DSU Entrance Test
Required Documents
Applicants are required to bring a set of copied documents for application processing:
- Matriculation / O-Level / Equivalent Marks Sheet / Statements and Certificates
- Intermediate / Equivalent / A-Level Marks Sheet / Statements and Certificates
- Applicants with O-Level / A-Level and Technical studies must submit equivalence from IBCC
- College Provisional Certificate / Promotion Certificate by the respective Board
- A copy of CNIC and B-Form
- 3 passport-sized photographs with white background
- Admit Card / Statement of Entry is required, if awaiting result
OPTIONAL:
Valid test scores of NTS (current year) or SAT I (within two years) if appeared. Applicants Submitting NTS or SAT I test scores shall be exempted from taking DSU’s entrance test. However, candidates who do not have good enough NTS or SAT I scores will be advised to appear in the DSU Admissions Test for better chances of securing admission.
Note:
Failures and students appearing for improvement exams are not eligible to apply for admission
PLAN OF STUDY
BS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
| Semester | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | English- I | 3 | |
| Pakistan Studies | 2 | ||
| Basic Mathematics | 3 | ||
| Introduction to International Relations | 3 | ||
| Introduction to Political Science | 3 | ||
| Introduction to Economics | 3 | ||
| total 17 | |||
| Semester | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| II | English II- Comprehension, Reading and Prose | 3 | |
| Islamic Studies/Ethics | 2 | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | 3 | ||
| Computer skills for Social Sciences Research | 3 | ||
| Approaches and Theories of International Relations | 3 | ||
| Evolution of State | 3 | ||
| total 17 | |||
| Semester | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| III | English III – (Communication and Writing Skills) | 3 | |
| Geopolitical Structure of the World | 3 | ||
| International Relations: 1648-1945 | 3 | ||
| Research Methodology I F-VI | 3 | ||
| Everyday Science | 3 | ||
| General-III | 3 | ||
| total 18 | |||
| Semester | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| IV | International Relations Since 1945 | 3 | |
| Introduction to International Law | 3 | ||
| General IV | 3 | ||
| Globalization and IR | 3 | ||
| Foreign Policy Analysis | 3 | ||
| General V | 3 | ||
| total 18 | |||
| Semester | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| V | Foreign Policy of Pakistan | 3 | |
| General VI | 3 | ||
| Strategic Studies | 3 | ||
| Regional and International Organizations | 3 | ||
| International Law II | 3 | ||
| Introduction to International Security | 3 | ||
| total 18 | |||
| Semester | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| VI | Diplomacy | 3 | |
| Conflict Management and Resolution | 3 | ||
| International Politics of Human Rights | 3 | ||
| Politics of International Economy | 3 | ||
| Nuclear Studies | 3 | ||
| Dimensions of Modern Strategy | 3 | ||
| total 18 | |||
| Semester | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| VII | Comparative Politics | 3 | |
| Comparative Foreign Policies of US, Russia, and China | 3 | ||
| Regional Connectivity and CPEC | 3 | ||
| International Politics Of Environment | 3 | ||
| Elective-II | 3 | ||
| total 15 | |||
| Semester | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
| VIII | Research Thesis | 3 | |
| Elective-III | 6 | ||
| Arms Control, Armaments, Disarmament and Nuclear Non Proliferation | 3 | ||
| Peace Studies | 3 | ||
| Elective -IV | 3 | ||
| total 15 | |||
| total credit hours 136 |
LIST OF ELECTIVE COURSES
Following is the list of elective/optional courses to be offered by the concerned department/institutions. The contents of the course(s) as well as the core and the suggested books shall be pointed out by the faculty at the time, a course is offered.
Concepts and Issues
1. Comparative Political Systems of UK, US, Russia, and China (Any two)
2. Foreign and Security Policies of European Union
3. Emerging Regional and World Orders
4. Research Methodology-II
5. Modernization and Democratization in the Muslim World
6. Nuclear Non-proliferation Regime
7. Pakistan Defence and Security Policy
8. International Migration and Politics
9. Terrorism and Counter-terrorism
10. Religion, Ideology and International Relations
11. Science, Technology and International Relations
LIST OF NON-IR OPTIONAL / GENERAL COURSES (3 Cr Hrs.)
Following is the list of elective/optional courses to be offered by the concerned department/institutions. The contents of the course(s) as well as the core and the suggested books to be recommended by the faculty at the time, a course is offered.
1. Introduction to Political Science
2. Introduction to Economics
3. Introduction to Philosophy
4. Introduction to Geography
5. Everyday Science
6. Ancient Greek and Western Political Thought
7. Muslim Political Thought
8. Introduction to Law
9. Introduction to Sociology
10. Introduction to Media and Communication Studies
11. Logic and Reasoning
FEE STRUCTURE
Fee Structure
| Program | One Time Charges (ONLY IN 1st SEMESTER FEES) |
Per Semester | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee | Caution Money(Refundable) | IT Charges | Misc. Charges | Lab Charges(Per Credit Hour) | Tuition Fee (Per Credit Hour) | |
| BE(Mechanical) | 15,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | 6,500 | 13,750 | 4,600 |
| BE(Civil) | 15,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | 6,500 | 13,750 | 4,600 (25% scholarship in Tuition Fee for all students) |
| BE(Electrical) | 15,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | 6,500 | 9,000 | 4,600 (25% scholarship in Tuition Fee for all students) |
| BS(Computer Science) | 15,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | 6,500 | 10,000 | 4,600 (25% scholarship in Tuition Fee for DCK Campus Only) |
| BS(Data Science)* | 15,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | 6,500 | 10,000 | 4,600 (25% scholarship in Tuition Fee for all students) |
| BS(Software Engineering) | 15,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | 6,500 | 10,000 | 4,600 |
| BS(International Relations) | 10,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 6,500 | – | 4,000 (25% scholarship in Tuition Fee for all students) |
| BS(English) | 10,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 6,500 | – | 4,000 (25% scholarship in Tuition Fee for all students) |
| BS(Psychology) | 10,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 6,500 | – | 4,000 (25% scholarship in Tuition Fee for all students) |
| BBA | 15,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | 6,500 | – | 4,600 |
| BS(Accounting and Finance) | 15,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | 6,500 | – | 4,600 |
| MBA | 15,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | 6,500 | – | 4,600 |
| MS/ME | 15,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | 6,500 | – | 4,600 |
| PhD | 15,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | 6,500 | – | 4,600 |
| Programs | 1st Semester Fee Amount | Semester Fee (without Adm & C/ Money) |
Credit Hours 1st Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE(Mechanical) | 151,300 | 126,300 | 13 + 4 |
| BE(Civil) | 129,450 | 104,450 | 11 + 4 |
| BE(Electrical) | 120,800 | 90,250 | 14 + 4 |
| BS(Computer Science) Main Campus | 125,500 | 100,500 | 15 + 2 |
| BS(Computer Science) DCK Campus | 108,250 | 83,250 | 15 + 2 |
| BS(Data Science) | 108,250 | 83,250 | 15 + 2 |
| BS(Software Engineering) | 130,100 | 105,100 | 16 + 2 |
| BS(International Relations) | 77,500 | 62,500 | 17 + 0 |
| BS(English) | 77,500 | 62,500 | 17 + 0 |
| BS(Psychology) | 71,500 | 56,500 | 15 + 0 |
| BBA | 110,100 | 85,100 | 18 + 0 |
| BS(Accounting and Finance) | 110,100 | 85,100 | 16 + 0 |
| Semester | BBA/BS(A&F) | BS (CS) | BS (SE) | BS (PSY) | BS (IR) | BS (ENG) | BE (EE) | BE (ME) | BE (CE) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theory Cr. Hr. | Lab Cr. Hr. | Theory Cr. Hr | Lab Cr. Hr. | Theory Cr. Hr | Lab Cr. Hr. | Theory Cr. Hr | Lab Cr. Hr. | Theory Cr. Hr | Lab Cr. Hr. | Theory Cr. Hr | Lab Cr. Hr. | Theory Cr. Hr. | Lab Cr. Hr. | Theory Cr. Hr. | Lab Cr. Hr. | Theory Cr. Hr. | Lab Cr. Hr. | |
| I | 18 | – | 15 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 11 | 4 |
| II | 18 | – | 15 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 5 |
| III | 18 | – | 15 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 5 |
| IV | 18 | – | 15 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 14 | 4 | 17 | 1 |
| V | 18 | – | 15 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 4 |
| VI | 18 | – | 15 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 13 | 4 |
| VII | 15 | – | 17 | – | 12 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 5 |
| VIII | 12 | – | 14 | – | 9 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 4 |
Notes :
- 25% scholarship in Tuition Fee for all students of BE Electrical, BS Data Science, BS Psychology, BS English, BS International Relations, BS Accounting and Finance offered at DSU Main Campus besides BE Civil Engineering and BS CS being offered at DSU DCK Campus only
- * 80% and above marks in Intermediate 50% discount (subject to maintaining 3 CGPA) in BS Data Science
- * 70% to 79.99% marks in Intermediate 40% discount (subject to maintaining 3 CGPA) in BS Data Science
- * 50% and above marks in Intermediate 25% discount (subject to maintaining 3 CGPA) for all Computer Science Department programs offered at DCK Campus
- The University reserves the right to change fee/charges on yearly basis.
- MS/PhD Research Fee will be charged as per credit hour Tuition Fee.
- PhD Comprehensive Examination Fee is RS. 5000/-
- There will be an additional fee for PhD Thesis evaluation by foreign evaluators.
- Advance Tax (under section 236-I) shall be collected @ 5% on the entire amount of fee (if the student’s payable fee exceeds Rs. 200,000/- per annum, excluding the amount refundable).
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DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES
Online Session on “The Palestinian Question: Is the World Ready to Answer?”
An on-campus interactive session with highly successful CSS officials from bureaucracy, Civil Administration and Sindh Police Service was arranged by Ms. Sidra Ahmed (Faculty IR).
Small Arms/ Self- Defense Training & visit to different department of Special Security Unit (SSU). Session was attended by Batch of IR 1 & 2, arranged by Ms. Sidra Ahmed
An extensive lecture conducted by Ex-Senator, Politician, Media Expert and seasoned Author Javed Jabbar in accordance with Pakistan Day. Session was arranged by Ms. Sidra Ahmed (IR Faculty)
An effective talk on narration of Two Nation Theory delivered by honorific scholar and eminent historian Prof. Dr. Reza Kazmi. The session was arranged by Dr. Sarah Syed Kazmi (In-charge IR program)
