UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
UMT.EDU.PK

Academic Programs

University of Management and Technology

Department of Political Science and International Relations

Program Scheme of Studies (MPhil-IR)

ParameterDetails
Eligibility Criteria Min CGPA 2.50/4.0 or 2nd Division after 16 years of education
GAT/GRE/Dept Test Required
Duration 2-3 Years
Semester Duration 16 Weeks
Total Semesters 4-6
Credit Hours/Semester 9-12
Courses/Semester 3-4

Structure of the Scheme

CategoryCredit Hours
Core Courses 5 Courses / 15 CH
General Electives 3 Courses / 9 CH
Dissertation 6 CH
Total Credit Hours 30 CH

Program Road Map

SemesterCourse CodeCourse TitleCH
First IR 605 International Security 3
IR 630 IR: Advanced Theory and Practice 3
IR 640 Foreign Policy Analysis 3
CREDIT HOURS 9
Second IR 650 International Political Economy 3
IR 660 Advanced Research Methodology 3
- Elective 1 3
CREDIT HOURS 9
Third - Elective 2 3
- Elective 3 3
CREDIT HOURS 6
Fourth IR 699 Dissertation 6
Fourth-Fifth GRAND TOTAL 30

Core Courses

  • IR (605) Advanced Research Methodology (Compulsory)
  • IR (630) International Relations: Advanced Theory and Practice
  • IR (650) International Political Economy
  • IR (660) International Security
  • IR (640) Foreign Policy Analysis

Electives

  • IR (631) Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
  • IR (641) The Dynamics of Diplomacy
  • IR (634) Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism / International Terrorism
  • IR (642) An Analysis of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy
  • IR (657) Defense and Strategic Studies
  • IR (651) Dynamics of Pakistan’s Security: Regional and World Environment
  • IR (659) Changing World Order: Impact on South Asia
  • IR (661) Contemporary Regional and Global Issues
  • IR (670) Ethnic Conflict in Global Perspective
  • IR (662) Politics of Middle East
  • IR (680) Contemporary Trends in International Law
  • IR (605) Feminism and International Relations
  • IR (664) Politics and Security of Asia-Pacific Region
  • IR (665) Cyber Security and Politics
  • IR (685) Contemporary Environmental Issues
  • IR (655) Nuclear Proliferation and Arms Control
  • IR (689) Islam and World Politics
  • IR (699) Thesis

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