Pakistan Study Centre
Introduction
Dr. Erum Muzaffar (In-Charge)
Pakistan Study Centre was established under an Act of the parliament passed in 1976. The Centre began functioning in 1983 and since then it has developed into a prestigious institute of higher learning and research. Apart from conducting courses at Masters, M.Phil and Ph.D., levels, the Centre has excelled in original in-house and contractual research that has received wide acclaim both at the national and international levels. Its research journal Pakistan Perspectives is regarded as one of the most prestigious journals of social sciences published in Pakistan. The Centre has also organized numerous international and national conferences apart from regular in-house seminars and symposia.
The Master’s programme of the Centre is based on a multi-disciplinary course which enables the students to compete in the civil service examination and also seek place in the teaching profession.
Teaching and Assessment
The Centre follows the teaching and assessment rules of the University of Karachi and expects of its students to follow the disciplinary rules laid down by the University.
Career Opportunities
A Masters in Pakistan Studies is so trained that he/she may compete for any exam or test held for a post with a Master’s degree requirement, with utmost confidence.
Faculty
Assistant Professors
Dr. Erum Muzaffar
Lecturers
Mr. Yasir Hanif
Ms. Sadaf Masood
Visiting Faculty
Prof. Dr. Uzma Farman
Prof. Dr. Uzma Shujat
Dr. Muhammad Abid
Mr. Muhammad Ammar
Programs
Degree Programmes Available
B.S
M.S / M.Phil
Ph.D.
Eligibility for B.S. Programme
Intermediate
Eligibility for M.Phil
At least sixteen years of studies (Master’s degree, M.A. / M.Sc., BS), or equivalent qualification with at least second division in the Pakistan Studies from an HEC recognized university/institution.
The admission will be granted on the basis of Test & Interview by the Departmental Research Committee of the Centre for admission in M.Phil. coursework programme.
Eligibility for Ph.D Admission
M. Phil. or equivalent qualification in Pakistan Studies from an HEC recognized university/institution.
The admission will be granted on the basis of Test & Interview by the Departmental Research Committee of the Centre for admission in Ph.D. program.
If students have already qualified the International (subject) GRE/NTS will be exempted from the Ph.D. test. The validity of International (subject) GRE/NTS will be for 2 years.
The Centre generally follows Karachi University Criteria for admission to M.Phil / Ph.D programme, which may change when deemed suitable.
Allocated Seats
B.S - 60 Seats
B.S. (1st Year) - 40 Seats
B.S. (3rd Year) – 20 Seats
Allocated Seats for M.Phil
30 Seats
Allocated Seats for Ph.D
As many as qualify for admissions after passing coursework programme
Publications
Since 1985, Pakistan Study Centre has published 18 English and 23 Urdu books. The Centre also publishes a bi-annual research journal titled Pakistan Perspectives. So far 25 issues of the journal have been published.
English books are:
Facilities
The Centre provides all academic facilities to the students. It has an excellent library with over 16,000 titles. As per rules the Centre allows full and half free ships in the tuition fee of M.A programme. Students are also facilitated in conducting study tours to sites of historical and academic importance.
Contact
For further information please contact:
PAKISTAN STUDY CENTER
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI, KARACHI-75270
Direct: +92-21-99261631
Tel : +92-21-99261300-07 Ext : 2402
Fax : +92-21-99261632
Email: psc@uok.edu.pk
Website: www.psc.edu.pk
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