MA Political Science
Program Structure
Department of Political Science offers 2 years MA Political Science degree program equivalent to 16 years of education. The program consists of 4 semesters and offers foundation, general and elective modules as per the HEC criteria. The MA program specifically aims at catering the student’s objectives of gaining the enhanced analytical skills in the field of political science for professional development.
Duration
2 Years
Eligibility Criteria
14 years of education in social science subjects with minimum 45 % marks
Scheme of Studies
Semester-1
| Course Code | Category | Course Title | Cr.Hrs. | Prerequisites |
| MAPOLSC-601 | MAPOLSC_COM | Ancient Hellenic Western Political Thought | 4-0 | |
| MAPOLSC-602 | MAPOLSC_COM | Medieval Muslim Political Philosophy | 3-0 | |
| MAPOLSC-603 | MAPOLSC_COM | Comparative Politics-I | 4-0 | |
| MAPOLSC-604 | MAPOLSC_COM | Pre-Partition Constitutional Reforms | 3-0 | |
| MAPOLSC-605 | MAPOLSC_COM | Research Methodology | 3-0 |
Semester-2
| Course Code | Category | Course Title | Cr.Hrs. | Prerequisites |
| MAPOLSC-606 | MAPOLSC_COM | Modern Western Political Thought | 4-0 | |
| MAPOLSC-607 | MAPOLSC_COM | Muslim Political Philosophy | 3-0 | |
| MAPOLSC-608 | MAPOLSC_COM | Comparative Politics-II | 4-0 | |
| MAPOLSC-609 | MAPOLSC_COM | Dynamics of Freedom Movement | 3-0 | |
| MAPOLSC-610 | MAPOLSC_COM | Advance Research Methods | 3-0 |
Semester-3
| Course Code | Category | Course Title | Cr.Hrs. | Prerequisites |
| MAPOLSC-611 | MAPOLSC_COM | Constitution Development in Pakistan | 4-0 | |
| MAPOLSC-612 | MAPOLSC_COM | Comparative Political Systems of USA & UK | 3-0 | |
| MAPOLSC-613 | MAPOLSC_COM | International Relations | 3-0 | |
| MAPOLSC-701 | MAPOLSC_OPT | Optional-1 | 3-0 | |
| MAPOLSC-702 | MAPOLSC_OPT | Optional-2 | 3-0 |
Semester-4
| Course Code | Category | Course Title | Cr.Hrs. | Prerequisites |
| MAPOLSC-614 | MAPOLSC_COM | Dynamics of Pakistan Politisc | 4-0 | |
| MAPOLSC-615 | MAPOLSC_COM | Comparative Political Systems China & Turkey | 3-0 | |
| MAPOLSC-703 | MAPOLSC_OPT | Optional-3 | 3-0 | |
| MAPOLSC-704 | MAPOLSC_OPT | Optional-4 | 3-0 | |
| MAPOLSC-705 | MAPOLSC_OPT | Optional-5 | 3-0 |
Degree Completion Requirements
4 semesters with 2.5 CGPA