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Government Graduate College Mandi Bahauddin

BS Political Science

About the Program

Designed to help students understand political systems, governance, and global affairs with strong analytical training.

Head of Department: Prof. Afrasiab

Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)

Eligibility: Intermediate / Equivalent


Course Outlines

Outline: 0000 - 0000

Semester 1

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Description
COM-111 Computer (Introduction and Applications) 3 Fundamentals of computing and software applications
HQ-001 Translation of Holy Quran 0
POL-101 Political Science-I 3 Introduction to foundational concepts of political science
SOC-102 Logic and Critical Thinking 3 Principles of logical reasoning and critical analysis
ISE-111 Islamiat/Ethics 2 Core course for BS English Literature program (ISE-111)
APSY-111 Fundamentals of Psychology 3 Core course for BS English Literature program (APSY-111)
ENG-111 English-I (Language in Use) 3 Core course for BS English Literature program (ENG-111)

Semester 2

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Description
HQ-002 Translation of Holy Quran 1
POL-102 Political Science-II 3 Advanced fundamental concepts of political science
PST-111 Pakistan Studies 2 Core course for BS English Literature program (PST-111)
IR-111 International Relations 3 Core course for BS English Literature program (IR-111)
ECON-111 Fundamentals of Economics 3 Basic principles of micro and macroeconomics
ENG-112 English-II (Academic Reading and Writing) 3 Core course for BS English Literature program (ENG-112)
MATH-111 Elementary Mathematics 3 Basic mathematical concepts for business

Semester 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Description
HQ-003 Translation of Holy Quran 0
POL-201 Political Systems (Developed) 3 Study of political systems in developed nations
PHIL-211 Introduction to Philosophy 3 Basic philosophical theories and classical thinkers
GEOG-211 Introduction to Geography 3 Core course for BS English Literature program (GEOG-211)
ENG-211 English-III (Communication Skil) 3 Advanced communication and presentation skills
Math-211 Elementary Mathematics-II 3 Compulsory

Semester 4

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Description
HQ-004 Translation of Holy Quran 1
POL-202 Political Systems (Developing) 3 Study of political structures in developing countries
POL-203 Pakistan Movement 3 Historical analysis of the movement for Pakistan
SOC-211 Introduction to Sociology 3 Core course for BS English Literature program (SOC-211)
GS-211 General Science 3 Overview of fundamental scientific principles
ENG-212 English-IV (English for practical Aims) 3 English for practical and professional purposes

Semester 5

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Description
POL-301 Western Political Philosophy-I 4 Study of classical Western political thought
HQ-005 Translation of Holy Quran 0
POL-305 Public Administration 4 Principles and practices of public administration
POL-304 Political Ideologies 3 Overview of major political ideologies
POL-302 Muslim Political Philosophy-I 3 Introduction to classical Muslim political thinkers
POL-303 Comparative and Developmental Politics-I 4 Comparative analysis of political development

Semester 6

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Description
POL-306 Western Political Philosophy-II 4 Modern and contemporary Western political thought
HQ-006 Translation of Holy Quran 1
POL-307 Muslim Political Philosophy-II 3 Modern Muslim political thought and movements
POL-310 Introduction to Local Government 3 Structure and function of local government systems
POL-309 History of International Relations 4 Historical evolution of international relations
POL-308 Comparative and Developmental Politics-II 3 Advanced comparative political analysis

Semester 7

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Description
HQ-007 Translation of Holy Quran 0
POL-403 Public International Law-I 3 Fundamentals of international law and treaties
POL-401 Methods of Study & Research 3 Research methodologies in political science
POL-404 Foreign Policy of Pakistan 3 Analysis of Pakistan's foreign relations and policies
POL-402 Foreign Policy Analysis 3 Frameworks for analyzing foreign policy decisions
POL-406 Foreign Policies of USA and UK 3 Comparative study of US and UK foreign policies
POL-405 Diplomacy 3 Principles and practices of international diplomacy

Semester 8

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Description
POL-409 International Organizations 3 Role and impact of international organizations like the UN
POL-407 Local Government in Pakistan 3 Study of local government institutions in Pakistan
POL-411 Political Ideologies 3 In-depth analysis of contemporary political ideologies
POL-408 Public International Law-II 3 Advanced topics in international law and global governance
POL-410 Regional Organizations 3 Study of regional bodies like EU, ASEAN, and SAARC
HQ-008 Translation of Holy Quran 1
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