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The Faculty of Aerospace and Strategic Studies (FASS) offers following programs:

International Relation (IR)

Eligibilty Criteria

SSC 15%
HSSC 35%
Admission Test/ NTS Score 50%
Intermediate or equivalent (12 years of education) with a minimum of 50% marks

Credit Hours:

133 hrs
Course load per semester: 15 - 18 CHr

Scheme of Study

Semester	Course Code	Name of Subject	Category¹	Pre-Req.	Credits
First	EL-170	Functional English	G-1		3-0-3
	HU-124	Islamic Studies and Ethics	G-2		2-0-2
	MA 120	Mathematics & Logics-I	G-3		3-0-3
	IR-100	Introduction to International Relations	M-1		3-0-3
	SS-131	State, Power, and World Politics	M-2		3-0-3
	HU-405	Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan	G-4		2-0-2
	HU-411	Civics and Community Engagement	G-5		2-0-2
	TU-001	Advisory Class			0-0-0
		Total Courses 07			18

Second	HR-301	Human Resource Management	ID-1		3-0-3
	PY-110	Introduction to Psychology	G-6		3-0-3
	IR-101	International Relations Since 1945	M-3		3-0-3
	IR-102	Geo-Political Structure of the World	M-4		3-0-3
	IR-120	Introduction to Political Science	M-5		3-0-3
	CS-181	Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)	G-7		2-0-2
	CS-181 L	Applications of Information and Communication Technologies - Lab	G-7		0-1-1
	TU-001	Advisory Class			0-0-0
		Total Courses 06			18

Third	EL-271	Expository Writing	G-8	EL-170	3-0-3
	IR-203	Approaches & Theories of International Relations	M-6	IR-100	3-0-3
	IR-204	Globalization & International Relations	M-7		3-0-3
	HU-214	Introduction to Sociology	ID-2		3-0-3
	BA-353	Entrepreneurship	G-9		2-0-2
	MA-121	Mathematics & Logics-II	G-10	MA120	3-0-3
	TU-001	Advisory Class			0-0-0
		Total Courses 06			17

Fourth	IR-205	Regional and International Organizations	M-8		3-0-3
	IR-206	Introduction to International Security	M-9		3-0-3
	PH-311	Nuclear Physics	G-11		3-0-3
	IR-222	International Political Economy	M-10	IR-120	3-0-3
	IR-230	Conflict Management and Resolution	M-11		3-0-3
	HU-318	Public Relations	G-12		2-0-2
	TU-001	Advisory Class			0-0-0
		Total Courses 06			17
IR-490		INTERNSHIP (6-8 WEEKS)	SUMMER SEMESTER		3-0-3
Fifth	IR-307	International Law and Human Rights	M-12		3-0-3
	HU-126	Introduction to Environmental Studies	ID-3		3-0-3
	IR-308	Foreign Policy Analysis	M-13		3-0-3
	IR-310	Statecraft and Diplomacy	M-14		3-0-3
	IR-XXX/ SS-XXX	Elective-I	E-1 (M-25)		3-0-3
	TU-001	Advisory Class			0-0-0
		Total Courses 05			15

Sixth	IR-309	Foreign Policy of Pakistan	M-15		3-0-3
	IR-334	Emerging Technologies and Global Security	M-16		3-0-3
	SS-351	Climate Security	M-17	HU-126	3-0-3
	IR-315	Research Methods in Social Science	M-18		3-0-3
	IR-XXX/ SS-XXX	Elective-II	E-2 (M-26)		3-0-3
	TU-001	Advisory Class			0-0-0
		Total Courses 05			15

Seventh	IR-412	Comparative Foreign Policies of US, Russia and China	M-19		3-0-3
	IR-439	Arms Control, Disarmament and Nuclear Non-proliferation Regime	M-20		3-0-3
	SS-442	Strategic Stability in South Asia	M-21		3-0-3
	BA-202	Logic and Critical Thinking	ID-4		3-0-3
	IR-XXX/ SS-XXX	Elective-III	E-3 (M-27)		3-0-3
	TU-001	Advisory Class			0-0-0
		Total Courses 05			15

Eighth	IR-447	Media and Politics	M-22		3-0-3
	IR-449	Government and Politics of Pakistan	M-23		3-0-3
	SS-454	Astropolitics	M-24		3-0-3
	IR-XXX/ SS-XXX	Elective-IV	E-4 (M-28)		3-0-3
	IR-450	Research Paper	Capstone project	IR-315	3-0-3
	TU-001	Advisory Class			0-0-0
		Total Courses 04+1			15
Degree total		44 + 1 (Project) + 1 (PLL) = 46			133

Cluster of BSIR

MAJOR COURSES - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Sr. No.	Course Code	Course Title	Category	CH
1.	IR-100	Introduction to International Relations	Major	3
2.	IR-101	International Relations since 1945	Major	3
3.	IR-102	Geo-Political Structure of the World	Major	3
4.	IR-120	Introduction to Political Science	Major	3
5.	SS-131	State, Power, and World Politics	Major	3
6.	IR-203	Approaches & Theories of International Relations	Major	3
7.	IR-204	Globalization & International Relations	Major	3
8.	IR-205	Regional & International Organizations	Major	3
9.	IR-206	Introduction to International Security	Major	3
10.	IR-222	International Political Economy	Major	3
11.	IR-230	Conflict Management & Resolution	Major	3
12.	IR-307	International Law and Human Rights	Major	3
13.	IR-308	Foreign Policy Analysis	Major	3
14.	IR-309	Foreign Policy of Pakistan	Major	3
15.	IR-310	Statecraft and Diplomacy	Major	3
16.	IR-315	Research Methods in Social Science	Major	3
17.	IR-334	Emerging Technologies and Global Security	Major	3
18.	SS-351	Climate Security	Major	3
19.	IR-412	Comparative Foreign Policies of US, Russia & China	Major	3
20.	IR-439	Arms Control, Disarmament & Nuclear Non-proliferation Regime	Major	3
21.	SS-442	Strategic Stability in South Asia	Major	3
22.	IR-447	Media and Politics	Major	3
23.	IR-449	Government and Politics of Pakistan	Major	3
24.	SS-454	Astropolitics	Major	3

Strategic Studies (SS)

Eligibility Criteria

SSC 15%
HSSC 35%
Admission Test/ NTS Score 50%
Intermediate or equivalent (12 years of education) with a minimum of 50% marks

Credit Hours:

133 hrs
Course load per semester: 15 - 18 CHr

Scheme of Study

Semester	Course Code	Name of Subject	Category²	Pre-Req.	Credits
First	EL-170	Functional English	G-1		3-0-3
	HU-124	Islamic Studies and Ethics	G-2		2-0-2
	HU-214	Introduction to Sociology	ID-1		3-0-3
	SS-130	Introduction to Strategic Studies	M-1		3-0-3
	SS-131	State, Power, and World Politics	M-2		3-0-3
	HU-405	Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan	G-3		2-0-2
	HU-411	Civics and Community Engagement	G-4		2-0-2
	TU-001	Advisory Class			0-0-0
		Total Courses 07			18

Second	MA 120	Mathematics & Logics-I	G-5		3-0-3
	PY-110	Introduction to Psychology	G-6		3-0-3
	HR-301	Human Resource Management	ID-2		3-0-3
	IR-101	International Relations Since 1945	M-3		3-0-3
	IR-102	Geopolitical Structure of the World	M-4	SS-131	3-0-3
	CS-181	Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)	G-7		2-0-2
	CS-181 L	Applications of Information and Communication Technologies - Lab	G-7		0-1-1
	TU-001	Advisory Class			0-0-0
		Total Courses 06			18

Third	EL-271	Expository Writing	G-8	EL-170	3-0-3
	IR-205	Regional and International Organizations	M-5		3-0-3
	SS-232	Post-Cold War Global Security Order	M-6	IR-102	3-0-3
	SS-233	Introduction to Strategic Thought	M-7		3-0-3
	BA-353	Entrepreneurship	G-9		2-0-2
	MA-121	Mathematics & Logics-II	G-10	MA120	3-0-3
	TU-001	Advisory Class			0-0-0
		Total Courses 06			17

Fourth	SS-234	Theories of War and Conflict	M-8	SS-130	3-0-3
	SS-235	Comprehensive Security	M-9		3-0-3
	SS-236	Foreign and Security Policy of Pakistan	M-10		3-0-3
	SS-237	Strategic Culture and National Security	M-11	SS-233	3-0-3
	PH-311	Nuclear Physics	G-11		3-0-3
	HU-318	Public Relations	G-12		2-0-2
	TU-001	Advisory Class			0-0-0
		Total Courses 06			17
SS-490		INTERNSHIP (6-8 WEEKS)	SUMMER SEMESTER		3-0-3
Fifth	HU-126	Introduction to Environmental Studies	ID-3		3-0-3
	IR-307	International Law and Human Rights	M-12		3-0-3
	SS-338	Evolution of Nuclear Strategy	M-13		3-0-3
	SS-339	Leadership and Strategic Decision Making	M-14		3-0-3
	IR-XXX/ SS-XXX	Elective-1	E-1 (M-25)		3-0-3
	TU-001	Advisory Class			0-0-0
		Total Courses 05			15

Sixth	IR-315	Research Methods in Social Science	M-15		3-0-3
	IR-334	Emerging Technologies and Global Security	M-16		3-0-3
	IR-335	Nuclearization of South Asia	M-17	SS-338	3-0-3
	SS-340	Strategic Communication	M-18		3-0-3
	SS-351	Climate Security	M-19	HU-126	3-0-3
	TU-001	Advisory Class			0-0-0
		Total Courses 05			15

Seventh	IR-411	Cyber Warfare and International Security	M-20	IR-334	3-0-3
	IR-439	Arms Control, Disarmament and Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime	M-21		3-0-3
	BA-202	Logic and Critical Thinking	ID-3		3-0-3
	IR-XXX/ SS-XXX	Elective-2	E-2 (M-26)		3-0-3
	IR-XXX/ SS-XXX	Elective-3	E-3 (M-27)		3-0-3
	TU-001	Advisory Class			0-0-0
		Total Courses 05			15

	SS-442	Strategic Stability in South Asia	M-22	IR-335	3-0-3
	SS-443	War in the 21^st Century	M-23		3-0-3
	SS-453	Economic Security	M-24		3-0-3
	IR-XXX/ SS-XXX	Elective-4	E-4 (M-28)		3-0-3
	SS-499	Research Paper	Capstone Project	IR-315	3-0-3
	TU-001	Advisory Class			0-0-0
		Total Courses 04 + 1			15
Degree total		44 + 1 (Project) + 1 (PLL) = 46			133

Cluster of BSSS

MAJOR COURSES – STRATEGIC STUDIES

S.No.	Code	Course Title	Category	CHs
1.	IR-101	International Relations since 1945	Major	3
2.	IR-102	Geo-Political Structure of the World	Major	3
3.	SS-130	Introduction to Strategic Studies	Major	3
4.	SS-131	State, Power, and World Politics	Major	3
5.	IR-205	Regional & International Organizations	Major	3
6.	SS-232	Post-Cold War Global Security Order	Major	3
7.	SS-233	Introduction to Strategic Thought	Major	3
8.	SS-234	Theories of War and Conflict	Major	3
9.	SS-235	Comprehensive Security	Major	3
10.	SS-236	Foreign and Security Policy of Pakistan	Major	3
11.	SS-237	Strategic Culture and National Security	Major	3
12.	IR-307	International Law and Human Rights	Major	3
13.	IR-315	Research Methods in Social Science	Major	3
14.	IR-334	Emerging Technologies and Global Security	Major	3
15.	IR-335	Nuclearization of South Asia	Major	3
16.	SS-338	Evolution of Nuclear Strategy	Major	3
17.	SS-339	Leadership and Strategic Decision-Making	Major	3
18.	SS-340	Strategic Communication	Major	3
19.	SS-351	Climate Security	Major	3
20.	IR-411	Cyber Warfare and International Security	Major	3
21.	IR-439	Arms Control, Disarmament & Nuclear Non-proliferation Regime	Major	3
22.	SS-442	Strategic Stability in South Asia	Major	3
23.	SS-443	War in the 21st Century	Major	3
24.	SS-453	Economic Security	Major	3

LIST OF ELECTIVES(BSSS)
1.	SS-341	Military Strategy and Policy	Elective	3
2.	SS-352	Gender and Security	Elective	3
3.	SS-454	Astropolitics	Elective	3
4.	SS-455	Blue Economy	Elective	3
5.	SS-456	Intelligence and National Security	Elective	3
6.	SS-457	Strategic Intelligence and Analysis	Elective	3
7.	SS-458	Terrorism and Counter Terrorism	Elective	3
8.	IR-323	Western Political Philosophy	Elective	3
9.	IR-324	Muslim Political Philosophy	Elective	3
10.	IR-427	Political Systems of UK and USA	Elective	3
11.	IR-428	Political Systems of China, India, Turkey	Elective	3

Practical Learning / Field Experience (Summer Semester) 6-8 weeks	01	3
Capstone project: SS-450 Research Paper	01	3
TOTAL: 44 courses (126 credit hours) + field work + Capstone project	44+1+1	127+3+3=133

International Relation & Security Studies (IR & SS)

Eligibilty Criteria

Degree Awarded: MS International Relations and Security Studies
Credit Hrs: : 30 credit hours (24 Credit Hours Coursework + 06 Credit Hours Research)
Eligibility:
- Sixteen years of education, preferably with a background in International Relations, Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, Defense and Strategic Studies, and War Studies. AU-GAT (Gen) OR the NTS-GAT (Gen) Test with a minimum 50% cumulative score will be required at the time of admission to M.S.

Scheme of Study

Semester	Name of Subject	Credits
First	International Relations: Advanced Theory and Practice	3
	Research Methodology	3
	Elective I	3
	Elective II	3
	Total	12
Second	Elective III	3
	Elective IV	3
	Elective V	3
	Elective VI	3
	Total	24
3rd and 4th	Thesis	6
		30

Cluster of MSIR&SS

IR- 701 International Relations: Advanced Theory and Practice

SS-741 Research Methodology

ELECTIVE COURSES^{^[1]}

Cluster 1: International Relations

IR-611 International Alliances and Partnerships

IR-711 Contemporary Political Theories

IR-712 Global Politics of Environment and Climate Change

IR-713 Globalization and Governance

IR-714 Media and International Relations

IR-715 Gender and International Politics

IR-716 Politics of Identity

IR-717 Traditional and Non-Traditional Security

IR-718 Foreign Policy of Major Powers

IR-719 Global Political Economy

IR-720 Seminar on Contemporary Global Issues

Cluster 2: Regions and Powers

IR-631 Regions and Regionalism

SS-713 Conflict and Cooperation in South Asia

SS-714 Conflict and Cooperation in West Asia

SS-716 Conflict and Cooperation in Central Asia

SS-724 Geopolitics, Territory, and Security

IR-732 Europe in World Politics

IR-733 Conflict and Cooperation in Indo-Pacific

IR-734 Seminar on Regions and Powers

Cluster 3: Politics, Law, and Diplomacy

SS-627 International Law

SS-717 Civil-Military Relations: Theory and Practice

SS-725 Politics and Economics of Energy

SS-728 Diplomacy

SS-736 Politics of Space

IR-741 Peace Building

IR-742 Politics of Human Rights

IR-743 Seminar on Pakistan’s Foreign Relations

Cluster 4: Emerging Technologies and Security

SS-631 Weapons of Mass Destruction, Proliferation and International Security

SS-732 Arms Control and Non-proliferation

SS-735 Media and National Security

IR-751 Seminar on Emerging Technologies and National Security

Cluster 5: War Studies

WS-661 Low Intensity Conflicts SS-734 Cyber Warfare

WS-764 Media Wars WS-765 Lawfare

WS-766 Psychological Warfare WS-767 Drone Warfare

WS-768 Economic Wars WS-769 Hybrid Warfare

WS-770 Seminar on Contemporary Wars and Warfare

Cluster 6: Strategic Studies

SS-603 Theory and Dimensions of Contemporary Strategy

SS-611 Security and Conflict Analysis

SS-702 Evolution of Strategic Thought

SS-706 Evolution and Development of Nuclear Strategy

SS-708 Dynamics of Strategic Stability in South Asia

SS-709 A Study of Contemporary War

SS-737 Nuclear Deterrence

SS-799 MS Thesis 6 CH

[1] Electives shall be offered by keeping in view the faculty expertise and availability, contemporary needs, a preference for inter-disciplinary courses and avoidance of redundancy.

Strategic Studies (SS)

Eligibility Criteria

Degree Awarded: MS in Strategic Studies

Credit Hrs: 30 Credit Hours (24 Credit Hours Coursework+ 06 Credit Hours Research)
Eligibility:

16 years of education, preferably in Defence & Strategic Studies, Political Science, Defence & Diplomatic Studies, Peace & Conflict Studies, Government & Public Policy Studies, Security Studies, War Studies, Pakistan Studies, Gender Studies, Energy, Environment, Climate Change Studies and Area or Regional Studies with at least 2.50/4.00 CGPA or 60 % marks in last-earned degree from HEC recognized University/Institute.
The Candidate are to pass GAT General with 50% score or GAT equivalent Test by AU DASSS based on HEC guidelines with 60% score.
Applicants are required to appear for an admission Interview by the Department before grant of admission.

Scheme of Study

Semester	Courses	Credits
1^ST	SS-741 Research Methodology (Core)	3 CH
	SS-702 Evolution of Strategic Thought (Core)	3 CH
	Elective – I	3 CH
	Elective - II	3 CH
	Total Credits	12 CH
2^ND	Elective – III	3 CH
	Elective – IV	3 CH
	Elective – V	3 CH
	Elective – VI	3 CH
	Total Credits	12 CH
3^RD – 4^TH	MS Thesis	06 CH
Grand Total	Coursework + Dissertation	24+06 = 30 CH

Cluster of MSSS

CORE COURSES

Courses Code	Courses Title	Credit Hour
SS-741	Research Methodology	3 CH
SS-702	Evolution of Strategic Thought	3 CH

ELECTIVE COURSES

Cluster 1: Strategy

Courses Code	Courses Title	Credit Hour
SS-603	Theory and Dimensions of Contemporary Strategy	3 CH
SS-704	Seminar on Global Strategic Issues	3 CH
SS-705	Seminar on Strategic Polices of Great Powers	3 CH
SS-706	Evolution and Development of Nuclear Strategy	3 CH
SS-707	National Security Policy and Strategy	3 CH
SS-708	Dynamics of Strategic Stability in South Asia	3 CH
SS-709	Study of Contemporary War	3 CH

Cluster 2: Conflict Analysis

Courses Code	Courses Title	Credit Hour
SS-611	Regions and Powers	3 CH

SS-612	Conflict and Cooperation in South Asia	3 CH
SS-710	Conflict & Cooperation in West Asia	3 CH
SS-713	Conflict and Cooperation in Asia-Pacific	3 CH
SS-714	Conflict and Cooperation in Central Asia	3 CH
SS-715	Civil-Military Relations: Theory and Practice	3 CH
SS-716	Dynamics of Conflict Resolution	3 CH
SS-717	Security and Conflict Analysis	3 CH
SS-718	Economics of Defense and Conflict	3 CH
SS-719	Conflict and Cooperation in Global Commons	3 CH

Cluster 3: Strategic Issues, Law and Diplomacy

Courses Code	Courses Title	Credit Hour
SS-627	International Law	3 CH
SS-721	Security, Leadership and Society	3 CH

SS-722	Environmental Politics and Globalization	3 CH
SS-724	Geopolitics, Territory and Security	3 CH
SS-725	Politics and Economics of Energy	3 CH
SS-728	Diplomacy	3 CH

Cluster 4: Nuclear and Emerging Technologies

Courses Code	Courses Title	Credit Hour
SS-631	Weapons of Mass Destruction, Proliferation and International Security	3 CH
SS-732	Arms Control and Non- Proliferation	3 CH
SS-733	Emerging Technologies and International Security	3 CH
SS-734	Cyber Warfare	3 CH
SS-735	Media and National Security	3 CH
SS-736	Politics of Space	3 CH
SS-799	MS Thesis	6 CH

Strategic Studies (SS)

Eligibilty Criteria

Degree Awarded: PhD in Strategic Studies
Credit Hrs:Minimum of 18 Credit Hours of course work and 30 Credit Hours of Research Dissertation (Thesis)
Duration: 3 – 6 years
Eligibility and Admission Requirements:
- MS/ MPhil (18 years of education) preferably in Security Studies, International Relations (IR), Peace and Conflict Studies, Strategic Studies (SS), Strategic and Nuclear Studies (SNS), Defense and Strategic Studies (DSS), Defense and Diplomatic Studies (DDS), Political Science, and Pakistan Studies with a minimum 1st Division (3.0 GPA) are eligible to apply.
- All applicants shall be required to submit a research proposal (Minimum 3000 words) to be emailed at [email protected] with following email subject ‘PhD Applicant Research Proposal’ before the admission deadline (22 July).
- All applicants shall be required to take one of the following non-subject specific admissions test:
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General test administered by the Education Testing Service with a minimum score of 300,
- A GAT (Subject) with a minimum score of 60%,
- Or Air University General Graduate Admission Test with a minimum score of 70%
- Assessment of candidates will be done by the Air University Admission Committee.

Scheme of Study

Semester	Courses	Credits
1^ST	Elective II or SS-702 Evolution of Strategic Thought **	3 CH
	Elective I or SS-741 Research Methodology *	3 CH
	Elective – III	3 CH
	Total Credits	9 CH
2^ND	Elective – IV	3 CH
	Elective – V	3 CH
	Elective – VI	3 CH
	Total Credits	9 CH
3^RD – 12 ^TH	PHD Dissertation	30 CH
	Passing Comprehensive Exam	Latest by the end of 4th Semester
	Clearing Proposal Defence Exam (PDE)	Latest by the end of 6th Semester (within 2x semesters after passing Comprehensive exam)
	Final Defence Exam (FDE)	Before the end of 12th Semester
Grand Total	Coursework + Dissertation	18+30 = 48 CH

*SS-741 and **SS-702 will be mandatory for the candidates who have not studied these courses in their MS/ M.Phil. Degrees. For those having already studied these at MS level, they might take other electives being offered instead of repeating these courses.

Cluster of PhDSS

ELECTIVES WILL BE OFFERED EACH SEMESTER DEPENDING ON THE AVAILABILITY AND EXPERTISE OF FACULTY

ELECTIVE COURSES[1]

Cluster 1: War and Strategy

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
SS-603	Theory and Dimensions of Contemporary Strategy	3 CH
SS-741	Research Methodology	3 CH
SS-702	Evolution of Strategic Thought	3 CH
SS-704	Seminar on Global Strategic Issues	3 CH
SS-705	Seminar on Strategic Polices of Great Powers	3 CH
SS-706	Evolution and Development of Nuclear Strategy	3 CH
SS-707	National Security Policy and Strategy	3 CH
SS-708	Dynamics of Strategic Stability in South Asia	3 CH
SS-709	Study of Contemporary War	3 CH
SS-840	Grand Strategy	3 CH
SS-841	Comparative Strategic Cultures	3 CH
SS-842	Strategic Decision-making	3 CH
SS-843	Evolution and Theory of Deterrence	3 CH

Cluster 2: Conflict and Cooperation

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
SS-611	Security and Conflict Analysis	3 CH
SS-612	Conflict and Cooperation in Global Commons	3 CH
SS-710	Regions and Powers	3 CH
SS-713	Conflict and Cooperation in South Asia	3 CH
SS-714	Conflict & Cooperation in West Asia	3 CH
SS-715	Conflict and Cooperation in Asia-Pacific	3 CH
SS-716	Conflict and Cooperation in Central Asia	3 CH
SS-717	Civil-Military Relations: Theory and Practice	3 CH
SS-718	Dynamics of Conflict Resolution	3 CH
SS-719	Economics of Defense and Conflict	3 CH
SS-850	Leadership and Conflict Resolution	3 CH
SS-851	Cooperative Security and Conflict Management	3 CH
SS-852	Political Economy of War	3 CH

Cluster 3: Strategic Issues, Law and Diplomacy

SS-627	International Law	3 CH
SS-721	Security, Leadership and Society	3 CH
SS-722	Environmental Politics and Globalization	3 CH
SS-724	Geopolitics, Territory and Security	3 CH
SS-725	Politics and Economics of Energy	3 CH
SS-728	Diplomacy	3 CH
SS-829	Maritime Security	3 CH
SS-860	Dynamics of International Alliances	3 CH
SS-861	Military Interventions and International Security	3 CH
SS-862	Legal and Normative Framework of Warfare	3 CH
SS-863	Seminar on Pakistan’s Foreign Policy	3 CH

Cluster 4: Emerging Technologies and Security

SS-631	Weapons of Mass Destruction, Proliferation and International Security	3 CH
732	Arms Control and Non-Proliferation	3 CH
733	Emerging Technologies and International Security	3 CH
734	Cyber Warfare	3 CH
735	Media and National Security	3 CH
736	Politics of Space	3 CH
837	Revolutionary Warfare	3 CH
838	Space Warfare	3 CH
839	Disruptive Technologies and Deterrence	3 CH
870	Seminar on Revolution in Military Affairs	3 CH
SS-999	PhD Thesis	30 CH

NOTE: The highlighted ones are the 800 level courses to be offered specifically to PHD Program and not to MS program. The 700 level courses, however, may be offered in parallel to both programs.

[1] Electives shall be offered by keeping in view the faculty expertise and availability, contemporary needs, a preference for inter-disciplinary courses, and avoidance of redundancy.

When PhD students are offered courses similar to MS program, the assessment criteria would vary – it would be more intensive w.r.t research and literature review. The doctoral candidates would preferably be producing thought papers and issue briefs on evolving issues, in addition to mandatory reviewing of latest texts relevant to their taught courses.

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The Faculty of Aerospace and Strategic Studies (FASS) offers following programs:

Bachelor Programs

International Relation (IR)

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Strategic Studies (SS)

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Master Programs

International Relation & Security Studies (IR & SS)

ELECTIVE COURSES^{^[1]}

Cluster 1: International Relations

Strategic Studies (SS)

PhD Programs

Strategic Studies (SS)

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