MS Political Sciences In Pakistan Complete Guide

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.

Related Courses

• MS International Relations

Further Study Options

Students who successfully attain a postgraduate degree in Political Sciences are eligible to apply for further doctoral studies.

Study Abroad Options

Some of the overseas study options for Political Sciences are mentioned below:

• Ph.D. Political Science at Sabanci University, Turkey
• Ph.D. Public Affairs at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• Ph.D. Government and Public Policy at the University of Arizona, United States
• Ph.D. Politics at University of Lincoln, England, United Kingdom
• Ph.D. Politics at the University of Exeter, England, United Kingdom