University of the Punjab.

Ph.D. International Relations Program

Department of Political Science
Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Doctorate in International Relations at the Department of Political Science is one of a handful of postgraduate/ research degrees offered in the discipline of IR across Pakistan. The objective of PhD program in IR is to contribute in bringing forward a new generation of scholars equipped with profound knowledge of discipline with an ability to advance scholarship in areas of their specialization. The vibrant research oriented environment assists students to generate a new knowledge in the field, critically analyze academic research and apply existing experience to add to the policy oriented research. The Department has particular strength in Political Theory, International Relations Theory, International Political Economy, and Security Studies. These broad and rich areas of IR discipline are further combined in the area specialization research led by the Department covering the US, China, Russia and Europe. The regional studies of Central Asia, Middle East, Africa, Northeast and Southeast Asia also enrich the cluster of scholarship as the mode of research. The Department aims at providing a vibrant research environment for PhD students by including multiple areas of foreign policy analysis, nationalism, historical sociology and international environment politics in research. The degree consists of teaching curriculum and research; the course work is followed by writing of a thesis. The teaching curriculum is a blend of theoretical, substantive and methodological streams to polish students’ research skills; deepen student’s knowledge of the discipline and to strengthen students’ skills as academic practitioners. The research environment is aimed at proficiency in terms of originality, significance and rigor. Seats Merit = 15 Reserve = 00 Total = 15 (No admission will be offered in the Academic Session 2019-20) Duration 04 Years Teaching System Semester System Session Begin August / September Credit Hours / Years All Ph.D. Students shall have to complete 18 credit hours.

Course Outline Merit = 15 Reserve = 00 Total = 15 (No admission will be offered in the Academic Session 2019-20) Admission Criteria Eligibility: M.Phil / MS Political Science / International Relations / DSS / Defense & Strategic Studies / Peace & Conflict Studies / Public Policy / South Asian Studies. And Clause 24 (b), Admission Regulations, Page (8) Admission Criteria: Basic Merit Formula: As per basic criteria Department Department of Political Science Faculty Behavioral and Social Sciences