MS Pakistan Studies Stands For | MS Pakistan Studies Degree | MS Pakistan Studies in Pakistan

Introduction/Overview

MA Pakistan study is a 2 year degree program. It is an integrated, coordinated, systematic subject that draws from various social science disciplines like history, anthropology, geography, economics, political science and sociology. Social science departments at different universities offer this course as a degree program.

The program of study and research of M. Phil Pakistan Studies is a two year degree program consisting of four semesters. In the first year of this program, students are expected to complete seven courses and a seminar. The students are required to complete a total of 24 credit hours of coursework and research thesis on a topic approved by the center’s research board. The thesis will be of 26 credit hours.

Specialization Or Majors Of MS/MPhil Pakistan Studies

There are following specializations in this field:

Geography
Pakistani Languages and Literature
The genesis of the pakistan movement
Economic Development in Pakistan
Foreign Policy
Ideological Foundations
Pakistani Society and Culture
Research Methods
Social Change
Political, Constitutional Development in Pakistan

Duration And Credit Hours Of MS/MPhil Pakistan Studies

The total program scheme offers 72 credit hour’s spread over 4 semesters. The semester wise credit hours are as:

1st semester	18
2nd semester	18
3rd semester	18
4th semester	18

Scope And Career Of MS/MPhil Pakistan studies

The scope of pakistan studies is compound and multi-dimensional. It encompasses in history the provenance of Pakistan, geography, geo-politics, society, religion, economy, culture and other social issues.

This program provides opportunities to improve content knowledge that comprise the basis of Pakistan Studies.

Pakistan Studies is a broad and general field related to the issues and the historical aspects of Pakistan. There are plenty of job opportunities for graduates and undergraduate students in this field.

These are the most famed fields that students could make a career in.

Archeology Department
Pakistani Literature
Economic Sectors
Foreign Policy Department
National Foundations
Culture Development
Geological Research Department
Social Development
Political and Constitutional Institutions
Political Parties
Parliament and Bureaucracy
Education Departments
Foreign Ministry
Interior Ministry
Local Government

Skills And Learning Outcomes Of MS/MPhil Pakistan Studies

This program seeks to develop students’ diagnostic and critical capabilities and broaden their vision. This will enable them to artistry careers of their own choice. The courses seek to impart in students qualities of hard work, advanced outlook and initiative to excel by way of good competition.

To appease the need of the nation to produce the researchers and scholars. Who can write political issues, religions, social life, economic development, and intellectual activities with respect to development in Pakistan.

Students will be able to produce such academics who can teach in schools, colleges and universities on graduate and undergraduate levels.

MS/MPhil Pakistan Studies Syllabus And Courses

1st semester

Rise of Muslim Nationalism	3
Cultural Heritage of Pakistan	3
Geography of Pakistan	3
Pakistan as Reflected in Pakistani Literature	3
Muslim Political Philosophy	3
English	3

2nd semester

Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah Vision of Pakistan	3
Pakistani Society and Culture	3
Pakistani Nationalism, 1947 to date	3
Constitutional Developments in Pakistan, Part I, 1947-1971	3
Party Politics in Pakistan ,1947-1971	3

3rd semester

Constitutional Developments in Pakistan, Part II, 1971 to date	3
Research Methodology	3
Foreign Policy of Pakistan, Part I, 1947-1971	3
Social Structure of Pakistan	3
Islamic Studies	3

4th semester

Economy and Economic History of Pakistan	3
Seminar on Contemporary Issues	3
Foreign Policy of Pakistan, Part II, 1971 to date	3
Party Politics in Pakistan, Part II, 1971 to date	3
Any Optional Course Any Optional Course	3
Any Optional Course	3