Academic Programs
BS Social Sciences
The BS Social Sciences program at Al-Kawthar University provides advanced and applied knowledge of social sciences to address societal challenges. It emphasizes on communication and analytical reasoning while integrating Islamic values and contemporary approaches. The program equips students with analytical, research, and leadership skills to contribute effectively to academia, governance, and community development
Program Duration
2 years
Total Semesters
4 Semesters
Total Credit Hours
72 Credit Hours
Majors / Specialization Offered
1
Theories of International Relations
2
Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution
3
International Organizations
4
Global Security Studies
5
Regional Studies (South Asia, Middle
6
East, Central Asia, EU, China–Pakistan)
7
Contemporary Development Studies
8
Policy Analysis and Evaluation
9
Governance and Public Administration
10
Economics for Public Policy
11
Environmental Policy and Sustainable Development
12
Education Policy and Reform
13
Public Health Policy
14
Climate Change Policy
15
Lobbying and Advocacy in Policy Making
16
Psychology
17
AI in Public Administration
18
Effective Communication
Course Outline
| S. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEN-1101 | Functional English & Communication Skills | 3 | ||
| 2 | GEN-1201 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 | ||
| 3 | GEN-1301 | Information & Communication Technology Skills | 2 | ||
| 4 | GEN-1301L | Information & Communication Technology Skills Lab | 0+1 | ||
| 5 | SSG-1101 | Constitution and Governance System of Pakistan | 3 | ||
| 6 | SSG-1102 | Introduction to Social Sciences | 3 | ||
| 7 | GEN-1802 | Life and Academic Skills | 2 | ||
| 8 | GEN-1801 | Basic Health Awareness | 2 | ||
| Total | 18 / 21* |
Note:
* Foundation Mathematics I is offered for students with non-Mathematics background as per the guidelines of NCEAC Curriculum 2023
| S. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEN-1102 | Expository Writing | 3 | ||
| 2 | SSG-1103 | Theories of Social Change | 3 | ||
| 3 | GEN-1202 | Statistics with Applications | 3 | ||
| 4 | GEN-1203 | Critical Thinking and Reasoning | 2 | ||
| 5 | PSY-2104 | Social Psychology | 3 | ||
| 6 | GEN-1401 | Environment & Agriculture | 2 | ||
| 7 | GEN-1401L | Environment & Agriculture Lab | 0+1 | ||
| Total | 18 / 21* |
Note:
* Foundation Mathematics I is offered for students with non-Mathematics background as per the guidelines of NCEAC Curriculum 2023
| S. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEN-2601 | Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship | 2 | ||
| 2 | SSG-2106 | Political Systems and Governance | 3 | ||
| 3 | SSG-2107 | Globalization and Society | 3 | ||
| 4 | SSG-2108 | Economics for Social Sciences | 3 | ||
| 5 | SSI-2151 | Media and Communication Studies (Elective-I) | 3 | ||
| 6 | SSI-2152 | The Muslim World (Elective-II) | 3 | ||
| Total | 17 / 21* |
| S. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEN-2804 | Elective-III | 3 | ||
| 2 | GEN-2602 | Elective-IV | 3 | ||
| 3 | MTH-2201 | Elective-V | 3 | ||
| 4 | CSC-2104 | Elective-VI | 3 | ||
| 5 | CSC-2104 L | Capstone Project | 3 | ||
| 6 | CSC-2105 | Internship | 3 | ||
| Total | 18 / 21* |
| S. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR | |||||
| 1 | SS-XXXX | Contemporary Development Studies | 3 | ||
| 2 | SS-XXXX | Theories of International Relations | 3 | ||
| 3 | SS-XXXX | Foreign Policy Analysis | 3 | ||
| 4 | SS-XXXX | Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution | 3 | ||
| 5 | SS-XXXX | International Organizations | 3 | ||
| 6 | SSI-2151 | Media and Communication Studies | 3 | ||
| 7 | SS-XXXX | Global Security Studies | 3 | ||
| 8 | SS-XXXX | International Political Economy | 3 | ||
| 9 | SS-XXXX | Regional Studies: South Asia | 3 | ||
| 10 | SS-XXXX | Regional Studies: Middle East | 3 | ||
| 11 | SS-XXXX | Regional Studies: Central Asia | 3 | ||
| 12 | SS-XXXX | Regional Studies: China and Pakistan | 3 | ||
| 13 | SS-XXXX | Regional Studies: EU | 3 | ||
| 14 | SS-XXXX | International Law | 3 | ||
| 15 | SS-XXXX | Pakistan-US Relations and Future | 3 | ||
| 16 | SS-XXXX | Pakistan and Middle East | 3 | ||
| 17 | SSI-2152 | The Muslim World | 3 | ||
| 18 | SS-XXXX | Pakistan in Neighboring Context | 3 | ||
| 19 | SS-XXXX | Philosophy of Education | 3 | ||
| 20 | SS-XXXX | Advance Statistics | 3 | ||
| 21 | SS-XXXX | Socio-linguistics | 3 | ||
| Public Policy | |||||
| 1 | SS-XXXX | Introduction to Public Policy | 3 | ||
| 2 | SS-XXXX | State and Society of Pakistan | 3 | ||
| 3 | SS-XXXX | Policy Analysis and Evaluation | 3 | ||
| 4 | SS-XXXX | Governance and Public Administration | 3 | ||
| 5 | SS-XXXX | Economics for Public Policy | 3 | ||
| 6 | SS-XXXX | Public Finance and Budgeting | 3 | ||
| 7 | SS-XXXX | Environmental Policy and Sustainable Development | 3 | ||
| 8 | SS-XXXX | Policy Making in Pakistan: Challenges and Practices | 3 | ||
| 9 | SS-XXXX | Policy Design and Implementation | 3 | ||
| 10 | SS-XXXX | Urban Policy and Planning | 3 | ||
| 11 | SS-XXXX | Rural Policy and Planning | 3 | ||
| 12 | SS-XXXX | Education Policy and Reform | 3 | ||
| 13 | SS-XXXX | Public Health | 3 | ||
| 14 | SS-XXXX | Human Rights and Public Policy | 3 | ||
| 15 | SS-XXXX | Technology and Public Policy | 3 | ||
| 16 | SS-XXXX | Climate Change Policy | 3 | ||
| 17 | SS-XXXX | Monitoring and Evaluation of Policy Projects | 3 | ||
| 18 | SS-XXXX | Lobbying and Advocacy in Policy Making | 3 | ||
| 19 | SS-XXXX | Introduction to Law and Legal Systems | 3 | ||
| 20 | SS-XXXX | Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions | 3 | ||
| 21 | SS-XXXX | Strategic Studies | 3 |
Career & Placement Sectors
Careers
Show +- Policy Analysts and Public Administrators
- Think Tank and Media Analysts
- International Relations Experts
- Human Rights Advocates
- Development Sector Specialists (NGOs, IGOs)
- Community Development Officers
- Social Researchers and Academic Faculty
- Consultants in Governance and Public Policy
Placement Sectors
Show +- Government Departments & Public Administration Bodies
- NGOs and Development Organizations
- International Organizations (UN, OIC, SAARC, EU, etc.)
- Think Tanks and Policy Research Institutes
- Media and Communication Sectors
- Academic and Research Institutions
- Consultancy Firms
- Regulatory and Policy-Making Bodies