Dr. Sadaf Bashir

Incharge/Chairperson

Email:   pscience@sbbwu.edu.pk

Tel:   +92-91-9224771

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

Introduction

Department of Political Science established in 2010, at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar, is a highly supportive, dynamic and learner-centered department. Department of Political Science offer a truly unique learning environment for women students to develop their critical thinking, communication, and research skills. The department features personalized instruction by an outstanding and experienced faculty with a low student/faculty ratio. It offers BS and MPhil Political Science programmes with an emphasis on political philosophy, international relations, Pakistan’s politics, public policy and public administration, human rights, international law and political systems of developing and developed states. The curriculum is designed for students who intend to pursue advanced degrees, teaching, research, politics, government service, community-service, think tanks, legislative analyst and journalism. Our students have opportunities to secure generous funding for collaborative research, internships and merit and need-based scholarships.

Vision of the Department of Political Science

To be a globally recognized Department characterized by excellence, innovation and leadership in education and research and by meaningful contributions toward national uplift and sustainable development.  

Mission of the Department of Political Science

The mission of Department of Political Science is to equip students with in-depth knowledge and intellectual tools to understand political institutions, processes and phenomena, enabling them to effectively address pressing political challenges. Committed to diversity, collaboration and sustainability, the Department nurtures students’ critical thinking, creative problem-solving skills, and ethical, democratic values to promote peace, progress and prosperity for Pakistan and the world.

Programmes of Study

BS Political Science (4-Years Programme, 8 Semesters)

MPhil Political Science (2-Years Programme, 4 Semesters)

Curriculum:

1.curriculum certificate

2.MA Politicial Science curriculum 2017 onwards

3. 2018-22 BS PSC Scheme & Curriculm

4.2019 Onward BS PSC Scheme & Curriculm

5. PSC 2023 Curriculum Certificate

6.BS Curriculum PSC 2023-2027 (& 2024-2028 Session).