BS Pakistan Studies
Degree Level: BS
Degree Title: BS Pakistan Studies
Attendance: Full Time
Program Duration: 4 years
Eligibility Criteria:
The BS Pakistan Studies program is open to all candidates who have completed 12 years of education (Intermediate or equivalent) from a recognized Board or Institution with at least Second Division or 45% marks, as per university and HEC regulations.
Degree Completion Requirements
To become eligible for the award of a BS degree in Pakistan Studies, a student must satisfy the following requirements:
The Bachelor of Science Pakistan Studies is structured in accordance with the provisions of the HEC Undergraduate Education Policy V 1.1. and comprises of minimum 135 credit hours spread over eight (08) regular semesters
- The program consists of 135 semester credits.
- Students must complete all courses in the university core, general education and program-specific foundation/core/elective curriculum.
- Students shall not be permitted to opt for additional credit hours apart from their regular course load (15-18 credit hours/5-6 courses) if they fail to maintain a CGPA of 3.5. Special permission from the Head of Department and Dean FASS is essential, in case of registering extra credit hours, beyond the regular course load (18 credit hours), subject to sustaining a CGPA of 3.5. After the approval, the student shall register for the extra credit hours.
- Two consecutive probations will lead to termination of registration as per university policy.
- A minimum of 75% attendance is requisite to get registered in the courses at all times.
HEC Credit Hours Requirement = 135-148 Credit Hours
Program Credits: 135
Sr # |
Category |
Credit Hours |
No of Courses |
1 |
General Education |
34 |
15 |
2 |
Major |
83 |
28 |
3 |
Allied Courses |
12 |
4 |
4 |
Capstone Project |
3 |
|
5 |
Internship |
3 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
135 |
List of Specialization: (if applicable)
- Political History and Constitutional Development
- Geography and Geo-politics
- Society and Culture
- Economy and Development
- International Relations and Foreign Policy
- Ideology and Muslim Political Thought
- Language and Literature of Pakistan

