Department of International Relations & History

Department Introduction

The Department of IR& History is one of the prominent departments in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in the Women University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Bagh. It offers courses ranging from BS aiming at initiating MPhil preparing the students to contribute in formulation of the country's future foreign policies.

The Department has been established in 2016. Despite the limited resources, infrastructure, faculty and administrative staff, department proved its importance and sound functioning in a short period of time. The establishment of department of International Relations in first ever female University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir was the pragmatic step to explore visionary and intellectual international relations erudition. An understanding of International Relations is of critical importance in social sciences and absolutely necessity for anyone interested in areas at national level, regional level and international level regarding international politics, international institutions, United Nations, diplomacy, foreign policy, political economy, international law, environmental concerns in academia, private sector and many other.

Vision

Our vision is to establish a platform for young emerging scholars to understand domestic and global dynamics of international system through academic excellence. The insights of these intellectuals would play a significant role in transforming traditional as well as non-traditional security concerns at domestic, national, regional and international endangering world progress and prosperity, peace and security.

Mission

The mission of the department of International Relations WUAJ&K is to provide an excellent platform where the Women from Azad Jammu and Kashmir can pursue their academic career in the world’s most leading and relevant discipline of 21st century effecting the socio-economic and political wellbeing of mankind. The mission is to enable these young ladies through this diverse discipline to grasp and comprehensively recognize the underlying causes of the socio-economic and political issues faced by humanity throughout the entire planet. This in further would reflect in their efforts to cure the ailments (religious, political, cultural, social, economic and legal) hindering the world progress, prosperity, peace and security.

Objectives

The syllabus of the subject is designed by keeping in view the following objectives.

 

1.    To familiarize students in having a sound knowledge of the subject and all the

emerging trends in the discipline of International Relations.

2.    To have a broader view of other disciplines of social as well as physical sciences. It will enable the students to interact with other branches of knowledge and strengthen their understanding of the society.

3.    To equip the students with essential tools and techniques of research. It will enable them to analyze any given situation/issue and suggest its possible solutions.

4.    To empower them to establish and develop a viable linkage between theory/concepts and practice in the field.

5.    To comprehend various economic, political, social, cultural, religious, legal, ecological, business behaviors, Public policy, global conflicts, global security concerns, environmental sustainability, educational and gender based issues at the state level, regional level and international level.

6.    1.    To develop critical thinking skills and creativity among our students in order to enhance communication skills of our students

 

7.    To provide training that would enable students to make a significant contribution in the future.

Programs Offered

BS International Relations &History (BS 2 Years Lateral Entry Program)

Program Introduction

BS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

BS IR (lateral entry is a two years’ degree program comprising of four regular semesters covering almost 133-140 credit hours. Students with degree of B.Sc. / B.A. / B. Com or equivalent are given admission in this program. Along with the four regular semesters, university may offer summer sessions to provide opportunities to the students who fail or withdraw a course and those who wish to improve their grades.

Vision

Our vision is to establish a platform for young emerging scholars to understand domestic and global dynamics of international system through academic excellence. The insights of these intellectuals would play a significant role in transforming traditional as well as non-traditional security concerns at domestic, national, regional and international endangering world progress and prosperity, peace and security

Mission

The mission of the department of International Relations WUAJ&K is to provide an excellent platform where the Women from Azad Jammu and Kashmir can pursue their academic career in the world’s most leading and relevant discipline of 21st century effecting the socio-economic and political wellbeing of mankind. The mission is to enable these young ladies through this diverse discipline to grasp and comprehensively recognize the underlying causes of the socio-economic and political issues faced by humanity throughout the entire planet. This in further would reflect in their efforts to cure the ailments (religious, political, cultural, social, economic and legal) hindering the world progress, prosperity, peace and security. 

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria for BS (IR) 2 years lateral entry is B.Sc. / B.A. / B. Com or equivalent. The normal duration for completion of BS IR (Lateral degree) is 04 semesters over a period of 02 years. The maximum duration for obtaining BS IR degree shall be 03 years.

Courses Offered

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
Semester- 5
IR-5101 ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS 3(03+0)
IR-5194 GENERAL COURSE-INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY 3(03+0)
IR-5190 GENERAL COURSE-INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT 3(03+0)
IR-5115 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 3(03+0)
IR-5116 APPROACHES AND THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 3(03+0)
IR-5118 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SINCE 1648 3(03+0)
Semester- 6
IR-5204 BASIC MATHEMATICS 3(03+0)
IR-5217 REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 3(03+0)
IR-5216 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SINCE 1945 3(03+0)
IR-5234 ARMS CONTROL AND DISARMAMENT 3(03+0)
IR-5225 FOREIGN POLICY OF PAKISTAN 3(03+0)
IR-5222 INTERNATIONAL SECURITY 3(03+0)
IR-5220 FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS 3(03+0)
IR-5232 DIPLOMACY 3(03+0)
Semester- 7
IR-6102 EVERYDAY SCIENCE 3(03+0)
IR-6156 GLOBALIZATION AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 3(03+0)
IR-6123 PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW 3(03+0)
IR-6114 INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY 3(03+0)
IR-6172 GEO POLITICAL STRUCTURE OF THE WORLD 3(03+0)
IR-6126 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 3(03+0)
IR-6144 SEMINAR ON CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 3(03+0)
Semester- 8
IR-6240 SOUTH ASIA IN WORLD POLITICS 3(03+0)
IR-6221 EVOLUTION OF STRATEGIC THOUGHTS 3(03+0)
IR-6235 NON TRADITIONAL SECURITY THREATS 3(03+0)
IR-6238 POLITICS OF GENDER 3(03+0)
IR-6239 COMPARITIVE FOREIGN POLICIES OF US,UK,RUSSIA,INDIA AND CHINA OR POLITICS OF RISING POWERS 3(03+0)
IR-6237 INTERNATIONAL POLITICS OF ENVIRONMENT 3(03+0)
IR-6204 COMPUTER SKILLS 3(03+0)
IR-6283 RESEARCH REPORT 3(03+0)

BS International Relations &History (4 Years Program)

Program Introduction

BS IR&H is a four years degree program comprising of eight regular semesters covering almost 120-135 credit hours. Students with degree of F.Sc. / F.A. / I.Com / A. levels or equivalent are given admission in this program. Along with the eight regular semesters, university may offer summer sessions to provide opportunities to the students who fail or withdraw a course and those who wish to improve their grades.

Vision

Our vision is to establish a platform for young emerging scholars to understand domestic and global dynamics of international system through academic excellence. The insights of these intellectuals would play a significant role in transforming traditional as well as non-traditional security concerns at domestic, national, regional and international endangering world progress and prosperity, peace and security

Mission

The mission of the department of International Relations WUAJ&K is to provide an excellent platform where the Women from Azad Jammu and Kashmir can pursue their academic career in the world’s most leading and relevant discipline of 21st century effecting the socio-economic and political wellbeing of mankind. The mission is to enable these young ladies through this diverse discipline to grasp and comprehensively recognize the underlying causes of the socio-economic and political issues faced by humanity throughout the entire planet. This in further would reflect in their efforts to cure the ailments (religious, political, cultural, social, economic and legal) hindering the world progress, prosperity, peace and security. 

Eligibility Criteria

BS IR  is a four years’ degree program comprising of eight regular semesters.. Students with HSSC i.e., F.A, FSc, FCS, ICS, I.Com , A.Levels or equivalent are given admission in this program. 

Courses Offered

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
Semester- 1
ENG-5104 FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH 3(03+0) View Contents
MAT-5106 QUANTITATIVE REASONING I 3(03+0)
NS-5102 NATURAL SCIENCES 2(2+0) View Contents
ISL-5108 ISLAMIC STUDIES 2(2+0) View Contents
IR-5185 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE 3(03+0)
IR-5115 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 3(03+0) View Contents
Semester- 2
MAT-5207 QUANTITATIVE REASONING 3(03+0)
ENG-5205 EXPOSITORY ENGLISH 3(03+0)
SS-5203 SOCIAL SCIENCES 3(2+1)
ICP-5209 IDEOLOGY AND CONSTITUTION OF PAKISTAN 3(2+1)
IR-5286 GEO POLITICAL STRUCTURE OF THE WORLD 3(03+0)
IR-5218 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SINCE 1648 3(03+0)
IR-5217 REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 3(03+0)
Semester- 3
HUM-5301 ARTS AND HUMANITIES 2(2+0)
CIV-5302 CIVICS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 2(2+0)
IR-5316 APPROACHES AND THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 3(03+0)
IR-5319 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SINCE 1945 3(03+0)
IR-5332 DIPLOMACY THEORY AND PRACTICES 3(03+0)
IR-5387 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS 3(03+0)
Semester- 4
MGT-5401 ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2(02+0)
ICT-5402 APPLICATIONS OF INFORMATIONS AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES(ICT) 3(03+0)
IR-5422 INTERNATIONAL SECURITY 3(03+0)
IR-5421 EVOLUTION OF STRATEGIC THOUGHTS 3(03+0)
IR-5420 FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS 3(03+0)
IR-5431 CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION 3(03+0)
Semester- 5
IR-6188 CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF PAKISTAN 3(03+0)
IR-6188 FOREIGN POLICY OF PAKISTAN 3(03+0)
IR-6126 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 3(03+0)
IR-6124 INTERNATINAL POLITICAL ECONOMY 3(03+0)
IR-6123 PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW 3(03+0)
Semester- 6
IR-6235 NON-TRADITIONAL SECURITY THREATS 3(03+0)
IR-6234 ARMS CONTROL,DISARMAMENT AND NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION 3(03+0)
IR-6241 POLITICS OF ASIA PACIFIC REGION 3(03+0)
IR-6333 NATIONALISM AND ETHNICITY 3(03+0)
IR-6347 MEDIA AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 3(03+0)
Semester- 7
IR-6339 COMPARATIVE FOREIGN POLICIES OF US,RUSSIA,ANDIA AND CHINA 3(03+0)
IR-6344 SEMINAR ON CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS 3(03+0)
IR-6338 ELECTIVE -I POLITICS OF GENDER 3(03+0)
IR-6437 ELECTIVE-II INTERNATIONAL POLITICS OF ENVIRONMENT 3(03+0)
IR-6385 RESEARCH THESIS 3(03+0)
Semester- 8
IR-6342 CONTEMPORARY MUSLIM WORLDS 3(03+0)
IR-6450 ELECTIVE-III INTERNATIONAL POLITICS OF TERRORISM 3(03+0)
IR-6436 ELECTIVE-IV DIMENSIONS OF CYBER SECURITY 3(03+0)
IR-6485 RESEARCH THESIS 3(03+0)
IR-6483 CAPSTONE PROJECT 3(03+0)

Faculty

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Dr. Shahid Hameed ( Assistant Professor IR )
03455477152
https://wuajk.edu.pk/user/view/130
drshahid@wuajk.edu.pk
Dr. Shahid Hameed, is serving as Assistant Professor IR at Women University Bagh AJK. He is currently head of department and pioneer of "Center for Integrated Social Sciences Research and Analysis (CISSRA)" at Women University Bagh. Dr. Hameed is also performing his responsibilities as Director C
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Rabia Mustafa ( Lecturer / Coordinator )
923335701206
Ph.D Quaid-i-Azam University (on going) M.Phil National Defence University Islamabad
rabiamustafa@wuajk.edu.pk
Foreign Policy Analysis, International Political Economy, International Law, Philosophy of International Relations World Orders, Foreign Policy of China and USA

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Mehwish Kaleem ( Lecturer IR )
03118838831
https://wuajk.edu.pk
mehwish@wuajk.edu.pk
South Asia,middle east region

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Hummaira Waheed ( Research Associate / Jr. Lecturer )
03120539065
hummairawaheed@wuajk.edu.pk
Comparative Religion