PROGRAMME PROFILE
The Department of Political Science and International Relations at Hasan Kalyoncu University envisions becoming one of the leading departments in Türkiye and the Middle East through its education, scientific research, and service to society. Adopting a student-centered educational approach, our department offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs with high academic standards to nurture graduates with strong entrepreneurial and leadership qualities.
Our department fosters and sustains an innovative, entrepreneurial, participatory, and open culture that provides options to support the personal development of students with diverse interests and skills. The curriculum emphasizes departmental electives, non-departmental electives, and free electives to meet the needs of students planning careers in various fields. Additionally, a second foreign language option is offered to align with different career pathways.
To equip students with local, national, and international perspectives, domestic educational programs in Ankara and Istanbul, as well as “study abroad” programs, have been developed. To introduce students to professional life and enable them to gain work experience prior to graduation, an internship and CO-OP (Cooperative Education) option is provided in their final semester.
Our department offers a flexible and open academic environment that supports the professional development of faculty members and research assistants. By collaborating with local, national, and international business leaders, the university environment helps students learn about professional life and enables academic staff to share their knowledge and expertise.
The Department of Political Science and International Relations was established under Hasan Kalyoncu University in the 2010–2011 Academic Year. The undergraduate program spans four years (eight semesters), and the medium of instruction has been 100% English since 2015. The academic staff consists of 9 members, including 7 faculty members and 2 research assistants.
Furthermore, our department maintains partnerships with numerous universities in European Union countries. Thanks to these agreements, our students can spend one semester or a full academic year studying abroad in these countries.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates are employed in political science and international relations-related units of various ministries—especially the Ministry of Foreign Affairs—as well as local governments, international organizations, non-governmental/aid organizations, financial institutions, banks, and the foreign trade departments of private companies. Our graduates can also pursue academic careers in the field of political science and international relations.
Graduation Requirements
In accordance with Article 19 of our University’s Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations, students are eligible to graduate from the Bachelor’s degree program upon successfully completing all compulsory and elective courses, internships, and practical training specified in the curriculum, achieving a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 out of 4.00, and earning a minimum of 240 ECTS credits.
Access to Further Studies
Graduates may pursue postgraduate studies (Master’s and Ph.D. degree programs) in Political Science and International Relations or related academic fields.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
In accordance with Article 19 of our University’s Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations, students are eligible to graduate from the Bachelor’s degree program upon successfully completing all compulsory and elective courses, internships, and practical training specified in the curriculum, achieving a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 out of 4.00, and earning a minimum of 240 ECTS credits.