The program will provide comprehensive understanding of the impacts of globalization as an interdisciplinary phenomenon on the Global North and Global South. By highlighting their unique historical, economic, and social contexts, the program will emphasize its relevance to different disciplines of humanities, social sciences, and science. The key themes of the program will focus on the global ways of representing local identities with the aim to equip students with the necessary tools to address complex global issues. The program also emphasizes the importance of building bridges between local and global communities and promotes intercultural understanding and dialogue.
The career opportunities for graduates with a degree in Global Studies are vast because it is a highly demanded and emerging discipline. Graduates of Global Studies can become international consultants, practitioners, planners, and researchers in fields such as development, environmental concerns, cultural exchange, human rights, and gender. Additionally, graduates can hold positions at international organizations through the role of a Global Governance Specialist, International Development Consultant, Diplomat, Global Health Specialist, Humanitarian Aid Worker, Researcher, Journalist, Social Media Specialist, Global Scholar and Researcher, etc.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hrs. | Major/Allied/Compulsory |
|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR 1 | |||
| SEMESTER I | |||
| Global Studies: An Introduction | 3 | Major | |
| SEMESTER II | |||
| Introduction to Globalization | 3 | Major | |
| YEAR 2 | |||
| SEMESTER III | |||
| Theories of Global Development | 3 | Major | |
| SEMESTER IV | |||
| Current Themes in Global Studies | 3 | Major | |
| Colonialism and Postcolonialism and Global Discourses | 3 | Major | |
| YEAR 3 | |||
| SEMESTER V | |||
| 1. Philosophy of Globalization | 3 | Major | |
| 2. Sociology of Globalization | 3 | Major | |
| 3. Politics of Globalization | 3 | Major | |
| 4. Economy and Globalization | 3 | Major | |
| 5. Anthropology of Globalization | 3 | Major | |
| 6. History of Globalization | 3 | Major | |
| 7. Democracy and Globalization | 3 | Major | |
| 8. Globalization and the Natural Environment | 3 | Major | |
| 9. Introduction to Research Methodologies | 3 | Major | |
| 10. Introduction to Global Governance | 3 | Major | |
| 11. Introduction to Global Technologies | 3 | Major | |
| 12. Introduction to Global Social Movements | 3 | Major | |
| 13. Introduction to Global cultures | 3 | Major | |
| 14. Introduction to Global Geographies | 3 | Major | |
| SEMESTER VI | |||
| 1. Introduction to Human Rights | 3 | Major | |
| 2. Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals | 3 | Major | |
| 3. Introduction to Sustainable Urban Development | 3 | Major | |
| 4. International Organizations and Globalization | 3 | Major | |
| 5. Introduction to Global North-South Divide | 3 | Major | |
| 6. Global Ethnography | 3 | Major | |
| 7. Global Policies for Development | 3 | Major | |
| 8. Global Laws in Global South | 3 | Major | |
| 9. Contemporary Global Issues, Politics, and Ideas | 3 | Major | |
| 10. Global Food Systems | 3 | Major | |
| 11. Global Communications | 3 | Major | |
| 12. Global Ethics | 3 | Major | |
| 13. Global Skills | 3 | Major | |
| 14. Global Rural Development | 3 | Major | |
| YEAR 4 | |||
| SEMESTER VII | |||
| 1. Development in Postcolonial Societies and Global South | 3 | Major | |
| 2. Theories in International Human Rights | 3 | Major | |
| 3. International Development Organizations and globalization | 3 | Major | |
| 4. Global perspectives on Feminism | 3 | Major | |
| 5. Education and Global Development | 3 | Major | |
| 6. Urbanization in Global South | 3 | Major | |
| 7. Artificial Intelligence in Global Societies | 3 | Major | |
| 8. Global Justice | 3 | Major | |
| 9. Global Languages | 3 | Major | |
| 10. Global Societies | 3 | Major | |
| 11. Global Popular Cultures | 3 | Major | |
| 12. Global Fashion Trends | 3 | Major | |
| 13. Global Mediascape | 3 | Major | |
| 14. Pandemics in Global Context | 3 | Major | |
| 15. Formation of Global Identities | 3 | Major | |
| SEMESTER VIII | |||
| 1. Practices in International Human Rights | 3 | Major | |
| 2. Higher Education in the Age of Globalization | 3 | Major | |
| 3. Gender and Global Development | 3 | Major | |
| 4. Introduction to Global Cities | 3 | Major | |
| 5. Global Environmental Politics and Climate Change | 3 | Major | |
| 6. Neoliberalism and Globalization | 3 | Major | |
| 7. Global Crafts (workshop based) | 3 | Major | |
| 8. Global Citizenship | 3 | Major | |
| 9. Global Age and Religions | 6 | Major | |
| 10. Global Representation of Others | 3 | Major | |
| 11. Global Health Issues | 3 | Major | |
| 12. Global Mobility and Migration | 3 | Major | |
| 13. Globalization and Clothing Themes | 3 | Major | |
| 14. Global Cultural Security | 3 | Major | |
| 15. Dissertation or Internship | 6 | Major | |
We are offering specialisation in following themes:
Students from any academic background may apply for the MPhil in Global Studies to explore the ways globalization shapes the cultural values, traditions, and practices of the local communities. The program will tackle the complexities of issues with local and global implications by providing students with a broad view of global issues such as development, human rights, migration, environment, and security. Students will learn to analyze and evaluate the impact of globalization on local communities, develop strategies to promote sustainable development, and address the challenges of migration and human rights.
| Themes | Course Codes | Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| keyGlobal Concepts | 1. Global Studies as an Emerging Discipline | 3 | |
| 2. Global Research Methodologies | 3 | ||
| 3. Glocalization | 3 | ||
| Global Political Affairs | 4. Global Security | 3 | |
| 5. Globalization and Islamophobia | 3 | ||
| Global Discourses | 6. Climate Change and Global Politics | 3 | |
| 7. Global Media Politics and Discourses | 3 | ||
| 8. Global Discourse on Education | 3 | ||
| 9. New Masculinities and Femininities | 3 | ||
| 10. Youth and Employability in Global Era | 3 | ||
| 11. Global Food Cultures | 3 | ||
| 12. Gateway to Global Cities | 3 | ||
| 13. Southern Urbanism | 3 | ||
| Seminars | 14. Seminar on Globalization: Historical and Philosophical Concepts | 3 | |
| 15. Seminar on Global Laws | 3 | ||
| 16. Seminar on Human Rights | 3 |
The PhD program in Global Studies will help graduates specialize in an interdisciplinary manner with a focus on any field of Humanities, and Social Science. The program provides a unique opportunity for graduates to study and create knowledge on the impact of globalization on society and develop innovative solutions to global challenges. With PhD in Global Studies, the graduates will become expert scholars and practitioners within the paradigm of globalization and interdisciplinary studies.
| Themes | Course Codes | Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| keyGlobal Concepts | 1. SDGs and Globalization | 3 | |
| 2.The Politics of Globalization | 3 | ||
| 3. Global Research Methodologies and Ethnography | 3 | ||
| GlobalPolitical Affairs | 4. Terrorism in the age of Globalization | 3 | |
| 5. Global Peace and Conflict Management | 3 | ||
| Global Discourses | 6. Global Media Politics and Discourses | 3 | |
| 7. Global Politics of Food | 3 | ||
| 8. Global Discourse on Women Empowerment | 3 | ||
| 9. Politics of Pandemics and Health in Global Age | 3 | ||
| 10. Global Politics of Identity and Representation | 3 | ||
| 11. Impact of Global Popular Cultures on Pakistan | 3 | ||
| 12. Ageing in Global World | 3 | ||
| 13. Women in Urban Public Spaces | 3 | ||
| Seminars | 14. Seminar on Global Inequalities | 3 | |
| 15. Seminar on New Global Technologies | 3 | ||
| 16. Seminar on Global Political Economy | 3 |
