BS (Pakistan Studies)
Programme Code: 0439
Objectives:
The main objective of BS (4 years) Pakistan Studies programme is to produce social scientists who can embark on the task of carrying out scientific research in the fields of Pakistan’s history, politics, economics, society and culture. We hope, this approach will be helpful to understand the complexities and problems associated with the socio-political and economic development of the country.
Scope of Studies:
BS (4 years) Pakistan Studies programme would fulfill their innermost satisfaction and their thirst for knowledge as well as the requirements of students for jobs. After completing BS in Pakistan Studies the learners will find the jobs in public as well as in various private sectors. Pakistan Studies is a compulsory subject at college level and after completing BS the candidate may serve as lecturer in colleges as well as Subject Specialist & Senior Subject Specialist in schools in all over the country. Moreover, the candidates have vast opportunities in the field of Research, Tourism and NGOs. The curriculum of BS Pakistan Studies also would be fruitful for those who wish to join Central Superior Services of Pakistan.
Admission Criteria:-
The candidates having Intermediate Certificate (at least in 2nd division) will be eligible to apply for the admission in BS(4 years) Pakistan Studies
Duration:-
The minimum period for completion of the programme is four years while maximum period will be as per university rule(s) as prescribed by HEC
Medium:
The medium of instructions and examinations will be English except the courses of languages and literature.
Scheme of Studies:BS (4 years) Pakistan Studies programme comprises of 129Credit Hours (CH) of course work. The admission in BS (4years) would be advertised twice in a year (Autumn and Spring Semesters).
Scheme of Studies:-
First Semester |
# | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1. | 9407 | English – I | 3 |
2. | 9374 | Pakistan Studies | 3 |
3. | 5403 | Basics of Information &Communication Technology | 3 |
4. | 9352 | Ideological Foundations of Pakistan | 3 |
5. | 9404 | Public Relations | 3 |
6. | 9351 | Geography of Pakistan -I | 3 |
Second Semester |
# | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1. | 9408 | English II | 3 |
2. | 9401/ 5437 | Islamic Studies/ Ethics (For non Muslims) | 3 |
3. | 4485 | Introduction to statistics | 3 |
4. | 9353 | Geography of Pakistan II | 3 |
5. | 9354 | Foreign Policy of Pakistan I | 3 |
6. | 9403 | Pakistani Adab-I | 3 |
Third Semester |
# | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1. | 9409 | English III | 3 |
2. | 9369 | Minorities and Human Rights in Pakistan | 3 |
3. | 9410 | Introduction to Sociology: Culture and Society | 3 |
4. |
| Mathematics | 3 |
5. | 9355 | Foreign Policy of Pakistan –II | 3 |
6. | 9356 | Pakistani Society and Culture –I | 3 |
Fourth Semester |
# | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1. | 9416 | English-iv | 3 |
2. |
| Research for Development | 3 |
3. | 9411 | Population Studies | 3 |
4. | 9362 | Public Administration | 3 |
5. | 9358 | Genesis of Pakistan Movement ………... | 3 |
Fifth Semester |
# | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1. |
| Methods of Social Research- I:Research Process | 3 |
2. |
| Research Reports | 3 |
3. | 9264 | National And International Current Affairs-I | 3 |
4. | 9360 | Political and Constitutional Development in Pakistan- I | 3 |
5. | 9361 | Pakistani Society and Culture- II | 3 |
Sixth Semester |
# | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1. | 9363 | Pakistan and Neighbors | 3 |
2. | 9359 | Pakistani Languages and Literature –I | 3 |
3. | 9356 | Political and Constitutional Development in Pakistan- II | 3 |
4. |
| Methods of Social Research- II: Tools of Data Collection | 3 |
5. |
| Natural Resource Management | 3 |
Seventh Semester |
# | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1. | 9366 | Regional Cultures of Pakistan | 3 |
2. | 9364 | Pakistani Languages and Literature- II | 3 |
3. | 9367 | Economic Development in Pakistan- I | 3 |
4. | 9368 | Urbanization in Pakistan | 3 |
5. |
| Sociology of Development: Meaning and Explanation | 3 |
Eighth Semester |
# | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1. | 9370 | Economic Development in Pakistan-II | 3 |
2. | 9371 | Political Parties and Pressure Groups in Pakistan | 3 |
3. | 9372 | Social Change in Pakistan | 3 |
4. | 9373 | Constitutional Development: The Politics of Amendments | 3 |
5. | 9357 | Archeology of Pakistan | 3 |
Fee Structure:-
Item | Fee |
Registration Fee: (at the time of 1st admission in University) | 500/- |
Admission Fee: (at the time of 1st admission in Programme) | 500/- |
Per course Fee: Rs.2000/- Rs.2000/-×6= Rs.12000/- | 12,000/- |
Technology Fee (each semester) | 100/- |
Courier Charges (each semester) | 100/- |
Fee for 1st Semester | 13,200/- |
Fee for 2nd Semester | 12,150/- |
Fee for 3rd Semester | 12,150/- |
Fee for 4th Semester | 10,150/- |
Fee for 5th Semester | 10,150/- |
Fee for 6th Semester | 10,150/- |
Fee for 7th Semester | 10,150/- |
Fee for 8th Semester | 10,150/- |
Total | 88,250/- |
Note:
Any amendment made by the University in BS (4 years) rules will be applicable to the BS (4 years) Pakistan Studies programme (as per rules).
