Graduate
The semester-by-semester curriculum of the program is shown below. The Current Curriculum is taken from the program Information Package; click a course name to open its course information package. Course names not available in English in the Information Package are shown with their official Turkish names. T: theory, U: practice (weekly hours), C/E: compulsory/elective.
PhD
No English description is available for this course.
Program Outcomes
- 1Has command of the core texts of the Political Science and International Relations literature. Knows the basic concepts, theories, models and approaches of the field and the relationships between them in a way that allows consideration of their reflections in practice. Follows national and international publications.
- 2Using the theoretical, factual and research method knowledge they have acquired, can evaluate and interpret quantitative and qualitative data, define problems, perform data analysis, and produce solutions by evaluating results. Can conduct original and scientific research in their field.
- 3Can effectively understand and interpret news and commentary on political science and international relations; can take part in discussions. Makes forecasts about the future.
- 4Can relate Political Science and International Relations knowledge to knowledge from other fields such as Law, Economics, History and Sociology, integrate and interpret it, generate new knowledge, and show that they understand interdisciplinary interaction.
- 5Knows where to find information in their field, can carry out independent research and study, and can prepare a comprehensive report on the subject they have researched or write works demonstrating command of foundational theories.
- 6Can fulfill the responsibilities that fall to them as a leader or team member in project or team work; takes initiative when necessary.
- 7Can express, present and share their knowledge, the results of their work, and their ideas and comments in national and international academic and professional settings to people in their field or in other disciplines and units, using the necessary data, clearly and plainly in Turkish and English.
- 8Can show that they understand the importance of respecting differences between cultures and individuals, and can communicate in social or professional settings formed by individuals from different cultures by showing the necessary empathy.
- 9Knows the individual, social and ecological dimensions of the concept of social responsibility, and can show that they understand their duty as an active citizen within this framework.
- 10Has the competence to share knowledge in an academic work environment, to evaluate collaborative work and critical approaches, and to include them in their work.
- 11Acts in accordance with social, cultural, scientific and ethical values.
Program Educational Objectives
- PEO1To enable graduates to effectively use their knowledge and analytical skills in political science and international relations in different professional fields such as public institutions, international organizations, the private sector and civil society organizations.
- PEO2To support graduates in pursuing their academic and professional lives as individuals who can evaluate political, social and international developments with a scientific and critical approach, conduct original research and develop evidence-based solution proposals.
- PEO3To enable graduates to follow and evaluate current developments in political science and international relations from national and international sources, integrate knowledge from different disciplines, and develop multidimensional approaches to complex problems.
- PEO4To support graduates in taking an active role in national and international academic and professional settings with their Turkish and English communication, academic writing, presentation and teamwork skills.
- PEO5To enable graduates to contribute to society as individuals who communicate effectively in different cultural and social environments, respect differences, adhere to ethical principles and act with a sense of social responsibility.
- PEO6To support graduates in continuously developing their knowledge and skills in line with a lifelong learning approach, and in sustaining their academic and professional development using their independent work and collaboration competencies.
Political Science and International Relations Department PhD Program
| Program Educational Objective | Related Program Outcomes |
|---|---|
| PEO 1 – Professional practice and field knowledge | 1, 3, 4 |
| PEO 2 – Scientific research and problem solving | 2, 5, 10 |
| PEO 3 – Following current developments and interdisciplinary approach | 1, 3, 4 |
| PEO 4 – Communication and collaboration | 5, 6, 7, 10 |
| PEO 5 – Ethics, cultural awareness and social responsibility | 8, 9, 11 |
| PEO 6 – Continuous development and independent work | 1, 5, 6, 10 |
Information Package
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Current Curriculum (Information Package)
PhD
Courses without semester information
| Code | Course | C/E | T | U | Credits | ECTS | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBU620 | Uluslararasi Göç | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | – |
Semester 1
Semester 2
| Code | Course | C/E | T | U | Credits | ECTS | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBU628 | Globalization and Sustainable Development | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | – |
| PNR614 | International Policy Transfer | E | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | – |
| PNR615 | International Terrorism | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | – |
| PSIR622 | War Studies | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | – |
| PSIR623 | Political Radicalization and Violent Extremism | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | – |
| SBU626 | Strategic Culture and State Studies | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | – |
Semester 4
| Code | Course | C/E | T | U | Credits | ECTS | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBU690 | Comprehensive Exam | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | – |
| SBU691 | Tez Önerisi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | – |
Semester 6
| Code | Course | C/E | T | U | Credits | ECTS | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TİK – number of courses in group: 1 | C | – | – | – | 30 | – | |
| SBU692 | TİK | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | – |
| SBU693 | Tez İzleme 2 | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | – |
| SBU694 | Tez İzleme 3 | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | – |
| SBU695 | Tez İzleme IV | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | – |
| SBU696 | Tez İzleme V | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | – |
Semester 8
| Code | Course | C/E | T | U | Credits | ECTS | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBU699 | Tez Savunma | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | – |
CurriculaUndergraduate curriculum.