Department of Political Science
Department of Political Science
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
Established in 1952, the department has since initiated M.Phil. and PhD research programs in Political Science and its allied fields, and is regarded as the "mother department" of International Relations, Sociology and Public Administration.
Overview
Governance, Policy and Public Affairs
M.Phil. & PhD
Research degrees in Political Science and allied fields.
Masters in Public Policy
Applied study of governance and policy analysis.
Second-Largest Enrolment
Second in the Faculty of Arts after Economics.
The Department of Political Science has played an important role in the University's overall development, giving rise to the Departments of International Relations, Sociology and Public Administration. Distinguished faculty over the decades have included Professor Ilyas Ahmed, Prof. Dr. Manzooruddin Ahmed and Prof. Dr. Arshad S. Karim, among others.
CareersCareer Opportunities
Graduates pursue careers at all levels of government, as well as journalism, international business, international risk analysis and political campaign organization. Their skills in survey and statistical analysis are in high demand across public and private sectors, including for competitive examinations.
- Mother department of International Relations, Sociology and Public Administration.
- Second-largest enrolment in the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences.
- Lectures delivered in both English and Urdu.
Teaching & Assessment
Regular lectures in English and Urdu, with mandatory participation in seminars, workshops, group discussions and special lectures by visiting faculty.
Introduction
Chairman: Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali.
Department of Political Science was established in 1952. It has since then initiated programs for the award of research degrees of M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Political Science and its allied fields.
The Department of Political Science has been playing an important role in the overall development of the University. It has been the mother of the Departments of International Relations, Sociology and Public Administration. At present the department is second in the Faculty of Arts, after Economics, in terms of the number of students enrolled.
The Department has, since its inception, very qualified and competent persons in its faculty. Professor (Late) Ilyas Ahmed, Professor Dr. M. Aziz Ahmed; Prof. Dr. Manzooruddin Ahmed, Professor Dr. Syed Adil Hussian, Professor (late) C.A Salahuddin, Professor (Late) Waheedud-din Kadri, Professor (Late) Syed Sadique Hussain, Prof. (Late) Dr. Syed Shahid Ali Rizvi, Prof. (Late) Dr. S. Rizwan Ali Rizvi, Prof. Dr. Arshad S. Karim, Prof. Nihal Hasan Rizvi, Prof. Dr. Tanveer Khalid and Dr. Hafiz M. Abdullah Qadri have served the Department with distinction.
Teaching and Assessment
Besides regular lectures delivered in both English and Urdu by the faculty the students participate in Seminars/ workshops and group discussions. Special lectures by visiting faculty are also attended by students compulsorily.
Career opportunities
In addition to teaching and research positions in academic settings, Political Science degree holders are prepared for careers at all levels of government as well as journalism, International business, International risk analysis and Political campaign organization their skills of surveys and statistical analysis is in high demand in the public and private sectors. Their knowledge and scientific education on current affairs, both national and international, caters to the needs of the job market especially competitive exams.
Faculty
Professors
Dr. Samina Saeed
Dr. Summer Sultana
Dr. Muhammad Ali
Assistant Professors
Mr. Muhammad Kamran Khan
Dr. Syed Shameel A. Qadri
Dr. Shahla Tehseen
Mr. Mehboob Hasan Muqaddam
Lecturers
Ms. Suwaibah Qadri
Programs
Degree Programs Available
- Honors
- Masters
- M.S. / Ph.D.
Eligibility & Estimated Seats
B.S. & Honors:
Intermediate (with Civics) - 60 Seats
Intermediate Science or Commercewith at least 50% marks) - 10 Seats
Masters: B.A. (with Political Science) - 100 Seats
Objectives
Objectives of teaching the discipline are mainly to give information and and knowledge an our main subjects of social sciences, to develop the scientific education with up to date knowledge of currents affairs both national and international. Such training also caters to the needs of the job markets specially competitive exams.
Masters in Public Policy
Master in Public Policy
(Two Years Evening Program)
Introduction
The Department of Political Science is one of the oldest and largest departments of the University of Karachi. It was established in 1951 and has been offering Bachelors, Master, M.Phil, M.S and Ph.D. programs. Later, departments of International Relations and Public Administration shooted off from the Department of Political Science. In view of the contemporary trends in governance and public policy matters, the Department of Political Science is offering a two year Master’s program in Public Policy (MPP). Development, management and periodic analysis of public policy is an urgent need of the developing countries .Producing competent and capable manpower for this purpose is the responsibility of the universities. The University of Karachi, as the largest highest seat of learning, has been a leader in the higher education. The Public Policy programm promises a high intellectual level and scholarship for its prospective students
Objectives
The main objective behind MPP program is to prepare professionals in the field of Public Policy to take up the challenges of globalization .It is also aimed to help students to understand the leadership and the managerial tasks that come up in real life situations. MPP graduates have dual advantage over other graduates as they will have an understanding of the administrative issues of public sector as well as the ways and means to tackle the administrative problems. The program aims at providing career opportunities for the students by:
- Preparing students for administrative careers in public sector and private organizations with qualities of leadership.
- Imparting both the theoretical and practical knowledge of the related fields.
- Enhancing the decision making power of the students.
- Making the students comprehend environmental issues and development strategies
- Equipping the students with the analytical ability to understand the current financial & administrative issues.
To achieve the above mentioned objectives, the Department of Political Science offers the following courses in MPP
- Public Administration
- Good Governance
- Introduction to Public Policy
- Dynamics of Public Policy
- Development Administration and Policy-making
- Economic Analysis of Public Policy
- Governance and Management in a Multi-cultural Society
- Environmental Issues and Public Policy
- Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
- Human Rights and Public Policy
- Organization Analysis and Human Recourse Management
- Political Economy of Public Policy
- Basic Statistics and Accounting
- Public Policy Design & Analysis
- E-Governance and Technology in Public Policy
- Leadership & change Management
- Policy Process & Institutions
- Communication Skills & Public Policy
- Thesis
Facilities
The department has a fully functional Seminar Library with over 2000 books. Most of the books are recent publications in the subject in both English and Urdu. The library also offers dailies, periodicals and research journals for reading to its students. Moreover, there is a well equipped specialized Library with latest books and periodicals in all the areas relevant to Public Policy. The Library maintains a reference section which has a reasonable collection of books for ready reference. Thus the library provide a very supportive environment for research activities
Computer Lab
The Computer Lab is equipped with high speed computers, printers and scanner facilities. These computers are networked with a server and a stand by server. Audio/Visual aids including multimedia option are used during presentations/ lectures. Internet access is also available to the students.
Research
Research work for M.Phil. / Ph.D. students is regularly conducted by the Faculty Members. Special interest and aptitude of the student as well as velocity of the topic is kept in mind. Topics being completed are political culture in Pakistan, Military and politics in Pakistan, Economic Human rights & their impact on contemporary constitutions, Islamization in Pakistan , problems of good governance, importance of International Law.
Contact
For further information please contact
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI, KARACHI-75270
Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext: 2342
Email: politicalscience@uok.edu.pk
Apply to the Department of Political Science
Undergraduate, graduate and research study in Political Science is open through the University's admissions process.
