General Information
The department of Political Science & International Relations at Dawat University is a vibrant academic hub for understanding the complexities of politics, governance, and global affairs.
About the Program
Our programs explore critical topics such as political theory, comparative politics, international diplomacy, conflict resolution, and global security. With a focus on interdisciplinary learning, the department equips students with analytical skills, research expertise, and a nuanced understanding of domestic and international political systems.
Through faculty mentorship, dynamic coursework, and opportunities for internships, fieldwork, and model UN participation, we prepare students to become informed leaders and changemakers in the global arena.
Program Courses: 160 credits
1st Year
| 1st Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
Islamic Studies 1 | 1 Credits |
International Organizations | 2 Credits |
Environmental Rights | 2 Credits |
Introduction to Law | 2 Credits |
History of International Relations | 2 Credits |
Fundamentals of Sociology | 2 Credits |
Fundamentals of Political Science | 2 Credits |
Basics of Economics | 2 Credits |
English Language | 2 Credits |
Contemporary History of Afghanistan | 2 Credits |
| 2nd Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
Islamic Studies 2 | 1 Credits |
Fundamentals of Political Science | 2 Credits |
International Organizations | 2 Credits |
History of International Relations | 2 Credits |
Political Thoughts of East | 2 Credits |
Political Terminology | 2 Credits |
Fundamentals of Democracy | 2 Credits |
Administration and Management | 2 Credits |
Constitutional Law | 2 Credits |
English Language | 2 Credits |
2nd Year
| 3rd Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
Islamic Studies 3 | 1 Credits |
History of Political Thoughts in East | 3 Credits |
Research Methods | 2 Credits |
English Language | 2 Credits |
Constitutional Law of Afghanistan | 2 Credits |
Islamic Political Touhgts | 2 Credits |
Political and Government in South Asia | 2 Credits |
History of Afghanistan Foreign Relations | 2 Credits |
Islamic Political Movements and Trends | 2 Credits |
Good Government | 1 Credits |
Computer | 1 Credits |
| 4th Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
Islamic Studies 4 | 1 Credits |
Research Methods | 2 Credits |
Principles of International Relations | 2 Credits |
Twentieth-Century Political Thought | 2 Credits |
Political Geography | 2 Credits |
Political Modernization and Development | 2 Credits |
Political and Government in South Asia | 2 Credits |
Principles of Leadership | 2 Credits |
Electoral Systems | 2 Credits |
English Language | 2 Credits |
3rd Year
| 5th Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
Islamic Studies 5 | 1 Credits |
Principles of International Relations | 2 Credits |
General International Law | 2 Credits |
Political Sociology | 2 Credits |
Political-Economic Issues of Underdeveloped Countries | 2 Credits |
Comparative Fundamental Rights | 2 Credits |
Peace and Disputes Resolution | 2 Credits |
Basics of Diplomacy | 2 Credits |
Globalization | 2 Credits |
Politics and Government in the Middle East | 1 Credits |
| 6th Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
Islamic Studies 6 | 1 Credits |
General International Law | 2 Credits |
Political Sociology | 2 Credits |
Administrative Law | 2 Credits |
Fundamentals of Foreign Policy Analysis | 2 Credits |
Diplomatic and Consular Law | 2 Credits |
Diplomatic Etiquette and Formalities | 2 Credits |
Politics and government in the United States of America | 2 Credits |
Afghanistan's Political System | 2 Credits |
Islamic International Law | 1 Credits |
4th Year
| 7th Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
Islamic Studies 7 | 1 Credits |
Theories of International Relations | 2 Credits |
Foreign Policy of the Great Powers | 2 Credits |
International Security | 2 Credits |
International Commercial Law | 2 Credits |
Human Rights | 2 Credits |
Comparative Politics | 2 Credits |
Practical Program (Simulation) | 2 Credits |
Political Sociology of Afghanistan | 1 Credits |
| 8th Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
Islamic Studies 8 | 1 Credits |
Theories of International Relations | 2 Credits |
Foreign Policy of the Great Powers | 2 Credits |
International Political Economy | 2 Credits |
Political Psychology | 2 Credits |
World Political Issues | 2 Credits |
Internship | 2 Credits |
Thesis | 4 Credits |