UoK - Department of International Relations : Facilities

The Department of International Relations boasts of a vibrant academic and research culture. There is a seminar library for both undergraduate and graduate students which consist of relevant books, magazines, research journals and newspapers. In addition, graduate students can access the departmental computer lab with internet and printing facilities for writing research reports and assignments. The Department has a separate conference room where conferences and seminars are organized.

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching for both the BS and MS degree programs is offered on a semester basis. Student assessment during the semester consists of mid-term tests, assignments and a terminal exam at the end of every semester. Two mid-term tests and an assignment account for 50 marks while the terminal exam makes up for the remaining 50 marks.

Career Opportunities

Students graduating from the Department can be found in various sectors. Traditionally, students of the Department have been recruited to the bureaucracy, both provincial and federal. A popular option these days is recruitment in the electronic media where there is a huge demand for IR graduates focusing on current events.

Research Activities

The process of organizing programs, collaborative research and publications in the 20 Department got an impetus in the decade of 1990s. More than 22 international conferences and workshops have been organized by the Department since 1994. Please visit www.kuird.org

Publications of the Department

The department has published several books. Please visit www.kuird.org