Courses offered by ASCE

The Centre’s Academic Staff trained in European Union subjects in European Universities, and after completion of the programme in August 2002, took over the responsibility of teaching these advanced courses in the M.Phil. and Ph.D. coursework programme.

M.Phil./M.S.

A candidate for registration in the M.Phil./M.S. Coursework Programme must have at least sixteen years of studies, a Master’s / BS degree or equivalent qualification with a minimum 2^nd division in the relevant field from an HEC-recognised university/institution. Candidates are required to clear an entry test conducted by the Centre with a minimum of 50% marks.

Students are initially enrolled on a provisional basis for two-semester coursework for the M.Phil. in European Studies. After passing 24 credit hours of coursework with a 3.0 CGPA (minimum), students become eligible for thesis writing. They are required to submit their research synopsis for approval by the Advanced Studies and Research Board (ASRB), University of Karachi. The students are then enrolled as full-fledged M.Phil. students. The maximum period of the M.Phil. program is 4 years, and the minimum is 2 years.

MS students (without thesis) are required to complete 30 credit hours of Coursework only. After due process, the degree in European Studies is conferred by the University of Karachi.

Ph.D.

At least 18 years of studies, M.Phil., M.S. (with research), or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from a HEC-recognised University/Institution. The duration of the Ph.D. program is for three years (minimum) and a maximum of eight years from the date of provisional admission.