BS (Social Sciences)

INTRODUCTION:

The field of Social Sciences is vital for understanding and addressing societal challenges. By launching a BS Social Sciences program, this program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to analyze and tackle complex issues related to politics, economics, culture, and development.

The program is designed for students who:

  • Aspire to pursue competitive exams like CSS and PCS
  • Seek careers in NGOs, development agencies, and policy-making institutions
  • Aim to work with international organizations
  • Are interested in academic careers, including teaching and research
  • Media and journalism
  • Plan to contribute to community development and social work

CAREER PROSPECTS:

Graduates can pursue careers in:

  • Government roles (via CSS/PCS exams)
  • NGOs and development sectors
  • International agencies (UNO, UNDP, Green Peace)
  • Policy-making and public administration
  • Media, journalism, and research institutions
  • Social Entrepreneurs
  • Social workers
  • Education

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

  • Equip students with critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Provide comprehensive knowledge of social science theories and methodologies
  • Foster interdisciplinary approaches to understanding complex societal issues
  • Prepare graduates for diverse professional paths

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 132

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • 12 Years education with at least 45%in annual system.
  • MAJU Admission Test and Previous Academic Performance.

Duration:

BS in Social Sciences is a four-year degree program comprising of 8 semesters. There will be a Fall and a Spring semester each year. The summer semester can also be utilized as a bridging semester to improve the Grades. The minimum duration to complete the degree program is 04 years, and the maximum limit is 07 years

Internships:

All students ideally undergo 4-8 weeks internship arranged by the placement office. The internship is usually taken after passing 72 Credit An internship coordinator closely monitors the course. Successful completion of an internship is an essential requirement for graduation.

PLAN OF STUDY

Semester I

S.NO COURSE TYPE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS
1 General Education Functional English 03
2 General Education Applications of ICT 03
3 General Education Islamic studies/Ethics 02
4 General Education Basic Mathematics 03
5 Core Principles of Sociology 03
6 Core Introduction to Philosophy 03
Total Credit hours 17

Semester II

S.NO COURSE TYPE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS
1 General Education Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan 02
2 General Education Expository writing 03
3 General Education Basic Statistics 03
4 General Education Applied Ecology & Environmental Science 03
5 Core International Relations and Current Affairs 03
6 Technological Elective Human-Computer Interaction 03
Total Credit hours 17

Semester III

S.NO COURSE TYPE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS
1 Core Introduction to Mass Communication 03
2 Core Social Change in Pakistan 03
3 Core Foundation of Education 03
4 Core Introduction to Development Studies 03
5 General Education Professional Practices 03
6 General Education Positive Psychology 02
Total Credit hours 16

Semester IV

S.NO COURSE TYPE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS
1 General Education Entrepreneurship 02
2 General Education Ethics and Social Responsibilities 03
3 Core Strategic Studies 03
4 Core Advertising and Public Relations 03
5 Core Social Theories 03
6 Core Introduction to Educational Psychology 03
Total Credit hours 16

Semester V

S.NO COURSE TYPE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS
1 Interdisciplinary Foreign Language 03
2 Core Peace and Conflict Studies 03
3 Core Content Writing and Digital Marketing 03
4 Core Interpersonal and Leadership Skills 03
5 Core Quantitative Research Tools 03
6 Interdisciplinary Sustainable Development Economics 03
Total Credit hours 18

Semester VI

S.NO COURSE TYPE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS
1 Interdisciplinary Foreign Language 03
2 Core Peace and Conflict Studies 03
3 Core Content Writing and Digital Marketing 03
4 Core Interpersonal and Leadership Skills 03
5 Core Quantitative Research Tools 03
6 Interdisciplinary Sustainable Development Economics 03
Total Credit hours 18

Semester VII

S.NO COURSE TYPE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS
1 Core Gender Studies 03
2 Domain Elective Elective 03
3 Capstone Project Field Work I 03
4 Technology Elective Social Networking in Social Sciences 03
5 Domain Elective Elective 03
Total Credit hours 15

Semester VIII

S.NO COURSE TYPE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS
1 Core Media Discourse Analysis 03
2 Domain Elective Elective 03
3 Capstone Project Field Work II 03
4 Internship Internship 03
5 Domain Elective Elective 03
Total Credit hours 15

List of Electives:

1 Public Policy
2 Media Entrepreneurship
3 Cultural Studies and Media Analysis
4 Community Development
5 NGOs in Pakistan
6 Human Rights & Development
7 Social Entrepreneurship
8 Interfaith Harmony
9 International Terrorism