MS Political Sciences

Introduction

A postgraduate degree in Political Sciences is designed in a way to provide in-depth knowledge of political scenarios and to provide professional understanding to candidates. After completing bachelor’s degree in Political Sciences, a postgraduate degree enables students to enhance their critical and analytical skills resulting in the production of confident researchers. A number of public and private universities in Pakistan offer MS Political Sciences.

Duration

The duration of MS Political Sciences is 2 years (4 semesters).

Affiliations and Accreditations

A postgraduate degree in Political Sciences is recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, moreover a number of HEC recognized universities offer MS Political Sciences. Some of the universities offering MS Political Sciences are mentioned below.

University of the Punjab
University of Management and Technology
International Islamic University
Government College University
Lahore College for Women University
University of Balochistan
Kinnaird College for Women University
Forman Christian College
Minhaj University
University of Karachi
University of Gujrat
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
Gomal University
University of Sindh
Government College Women University
Lahore Garrison University
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute Of Science And Technology
National College Of Business Administration & Economics

Scope and Career

After achieving a postgraduate degree in Political Sciences candidates can work in both public and private sector organizations. Following are some of the career opportunities that a graduate of Political Sciences could avail of:

Political Journalism
Foreign Policy Expert
Lecturer
Political Advisor
Civil Service

Syllabus and Courses

Some of the courses for MS Political Sciences according to the curriculum by Higher Education commission are mentioned below.

Ideology and Dynamics of Pakistan Politics
Theories of International Relations
Political Ideologies
Western Political Philosophy
Advanced Political Theories
Major Issues in the Muslim World
Foreign Policy of USA and China
Public Policy Analysis
Social Change and Political Development
Muslim Political Philosophy
Muslim Political Institutions
Pre-partition Political Actors, Issues and Legislation
Local Government: Theory and Practice
Local Governance in Pakistan
Politics of Ethnicity and Nationalism
Politics of Inclusion and Exclusion
Political Parties and Pressure Groups
Gender and Politics
Electoral Politics
Constitutional Development in Pakistan
Politics of Federalism in Pakistan
Democracy and Governance
Regional Studies
Political Economy
Public Administration
Foreign Policy of Pakistan
Defense and Strategic Studies
Human Rights
Globalization
Political Psychology
Political Geography
Political Sociology
Media and Politics
Conflict Management and Resolution
Foreign Policy Analysis

Why choose this program

Students who have background in political studies and have a keen interest to gather the in-depth knowledge of political circumstances and rule of law are encouraged to enroll for a MS Political Sciences. Moreover, students who have an interest to attain a career as a lecturer can achieve a postgraduate degree in political sciences.