PhD Peace and Conflict Studies – NUST
Course Name: PhD Peace and Conflict Studies
Overview:
Students should be able to
• Apply pcs research methodology
• To discuss different models of pcs research
• Identify ways to improve research on pcs related issues
Number of Semesters: 2
Requirements
1. For admission into the PhD minimum CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in M.Phil./M.S/Equivalent degree is required. Percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned in degree/transcript.
2. For Basic Medical Sciences: MBBS and MPhil, or MBBS plus FCPS (Basic Medical Sciences/Clinical Subjects).
3. GRE Subject International (score ³ 60 percentile) or GAT Subject by NTS (score ³ 60 %) or local GRE subject type test (Score³70 %) conducted by NUST (as applicable) is required.
Course Duration: N/A
How to apply:
Application
• Access web-link: www.pgadmission.nust.edu.pk • Fill online application form. • Upload scanned copies of required documents.
Application Confirmation
• Application confirmation will be sent at the given email address within 24 hours of submission.
Application Fee
• Deposit Application Fee online in any HBL branch.
Fee Receipt
• Fee confirmation will be sent at the given email address within 15 days of payment.
Application Status
• Application status would be communicated through email/website within 2 days of documents receipt.
Interview Calls
• Eligible candidates and those who qualify GAT-Gen or relevant tests will be asked to appear for interviews.
Interviews
• Candidates would appear for interviews at the concerned School/College/Center in July 2014.
Selection List
• Selection list will be uploaded on NUST website by the mid of August 2014.
Admission Dues
• Candidates will deposit admission dues in any HBL branch as per challan form available online.
Document Submission
• Candidates will prepare documents as per given checklist available online and will submit to the PGP Directorate, Main Office NUST. • All original documents, Medical Certificate and Affidavit will be submitted to the respective Schools/Colleges/Centers at the time of joining.
Joining Instructions
• Relevant NUST School/College/Center will issue joining instructions to those candidates who have completed all admission requirements.
• Successful candidates will join relevant programs as per joining instructions in 2nd week of September 2014.
Curriculum:
PHD COURSES
Subjects Credit Hours |
Research Design in Peace and Conflict 3 |
Contemporary Peace and Conflict Studies 3 |
Theories of Peace and Conflict 3 |
Conflict and Conflict Resolution 3 |
Regionalism and Regional Security in South Asia 3 |
Peace, Arms Control and Disarmament 3 |
Pakistan: Nation, State and Security 3 |
Conflict, Peace and Development 3 |
Peace, Multilateralism and the UN 3 |
Dissertation 30 |