Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan

Department of Political Science

Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Syed Shahid Hussain Bukhari

Faculty

Prof. Dr. Syed Shahid Hussain Bukhari	Professor
Prof. Dr. Muqarrab Akbar	Professor
Mr. Yasir Sharif	Assistant Professor
Dr. Rafida Nawaz	Assistant Professor
Dr. Naeem Mahboob	Assistant Professor
Dr. Zermina Tasleem	Assistant Professor
Dr. Muhammad Imran Pasha	Assistant Professor (OPS)
Dr. Saira Akram	Assistant Professor (OPS)
Dr. Sobia Riaz	Assistant Professor (OPS)
Dr. Noraiz Arshad	Assistant Professor

Introduction

The Department came into existence when M.A. Political Science classes, being held at the Government College, Multan since 1963, were shifted to Bahauddin Zakariya University (then University of Multan) in 1975. The Department started functioning in a rented building in Gulgasht Colony, Multan, then it was moved to the the main Campus in 1980. It is a teaching and research focused department with great ideological and intellectual diversity. The Department has the potential to meet the needs of changing patterns in the education at global level. It provides teaching and research facilities at BS, M. Phil and Ph.D levels. Highly qualified faculty is imparting quality education to the people at very low cost. The faculty believes in innovation, modernization and development.

The Department has been playing an important role in the overall development of the society. It has introduced certificate, diploma and degree programs in other associated disciplines. Journalism (M.A.) and International Relations (M.A.) have grown in to independent departments. They have been operating with the nomenclature of Department of Communication Studies and Department of International Relations respectively. Both the departments are offering degrees in BS 4year, BS 5th Semester, M.Phil and Ph.D. Keeping in view the national requirements, latest trends and market needs, with a core curriculum emphasizing practical and applied dimensions of policy making and its excution. The curriculum includes core courses that provide a foundation in subjects ranging from political science, legal and specific analytic tools and concepts such as microeconomic and macroeconomic theory and quantitative methods for policy analysis.

 

The Department has produced renowned scholars, excellent professional and skilled policy makers, who have developed an national and international profile and are serving in various public and private institutes and organizations at national and international levels.

Programs Offered

The following programs are being offered:

BS Political Science	Undergraduate Program
Eligibility: Admissions are open for all those who have secured at least 45% marks in intermediate or equivalent. Scheme of Study Link: Click Here to View/Download Scheme of Study of BS Political Science Program
BS Political Science 5th Semester (Morning)	BS (5th Semester) Program
Eligibility: B.A./B.Sc/ADA/ADS/ADP with Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Philosophy, History & Journalism (Preference will be given to Political Science).
M.Phil in Political Science	Graduate (MS) Program
Eligibility: Admissions will be open to the holders of 2.5/4.0 CGPA under semester system or 2nd division under Annual System - Master/BS or equivalent Degree in Political Science or Pakistan Studies or International Relations or Defense & Strategic Studies or Strategic & Nuclear Studies or Peace & Conflict Studies or equivalent. Merit Determination: Each candidate shall require to qualify the admission test as per prescribed rules. Scheme of Study Link: Click Here to View/Download Scheme of Study of M.Phil in Political Science Program
Ph.D. in Political Science	Graduate (PhD) Program
Eligibility: M.Phil degree with CGPA 3.0/4.0 in Political Science or International Relations or Defense & Diplomatic Studies (DDS) or Defense & Strategic Studies or Nuclear Studies or Governance & Public Policy or Public Admnistration or Pakistan Studies. Merit Determination: Each candidate shall require to qualify the admission test as per prescribed rules. Scheme of Study Link: Click Here to View/Download Scheme of Study of Ph.D. in Political Science Program
BS Public Administration	Undergraduate Program
Eligibility: Admissions are open for all those who have secured at least 45% marks in intermediate or equivalent. Scheme of Study Link: Click Here to View/Download Scheme of Study of BS Public Administration Program
M.Phil in Public Administration Introduction	Graduate (MS) Program
Eligibility: BS 4-year or M.A./M.Sc with minimum 45% marks (Annual System) or CGPA of 2.5/4.0 under semester system in the subjects of Public Administration or Political Science or Business Administration or Commerce or Accounting and Finance or Paksitan Studies or Public Policy or Public Finance. Merit Determination: Scheme of Study Link: Click Here to View/Download Scheme of Study of M.Phil in Public Administration Introduction Program
BS Defense & Diplomatic Studies	Undergraduate Program
Eligibility: Admissions are open for all those who have secured at least 45% marks in intermediate or equivalent. Scheme of Study Link: Click Here to View/Download Scheme of Study of BS Defense & Diplomatic Studies Program
BS Public Policy	Undergraduate Program
Eligibility: Admissions are open for all those who have secured at least 45% marks in intermediate or equivalent. Scheme of Study Link: Click Here to View/Download Scheme of Study of BS Public Policy Program