Psychology (With / Non-Thesis)

Purpose of the Program

The Master's Program in Psychology is an advanced academic education process that enables students to gain in-depth knowledge and expertise in the field of psychology. The Psychology Master's Program enables students to acquire theoretical knowledge in the basic subfields of psychology such as scientific and professional ethics, developmental psychology, social psychology and cognitive psychology. The program aims to provide students with the competence to follow current developments in the field of psychology, develop field-specific skills, and use these knowledge and skills in scientific research and applications. Within the scope of the program, students have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge in the subfields of psychology they are interested in, specialize and reach the competence to conduct scientific research in these fields.

Structure of the Program

The non-thesis program consists of 10 courses and the Master's Term Project, and the thesis program consists of 7 courses, a seminar course and a Master's Thesis.

Courses consist of compulsory courses and elective courses. Click here to access the compulsory and elective courses.

Language of the Program

The language of instruction of the Master's Program is Turkish for both the thesis program and the non-thesis program. For this reason, a foreign language score is not required.

Duration of the Program

The duration of the Non-Thesis Master's Program is at least 2 semesters and is completed in a maximum of 3 semesters. The Master's Program with Thesis is completed in a minimum of 4 semesters and a maximum of 6 semesters.

In accordance with the YÖK Regulation, students studying in formal education programs are obliged to attend classes at a rate of 70%.

Why Master's Program With / Non-Thesis

The master's with thesis is done to gain proficiency at the scientific level in the chosen field. Graduates of the Psychology master's program can continue their doctoral education if they meet the necessary conditions. The non-thesis master's program aims to provide the student with professional knowledge in the field of psychology and to show how to use the existing knowledge in practice.

Who Can Apply?

Intakes are accepted from all degree programs.

Application and Evaluation

Applications are made by filling out the online application form of the Institute of Graduate Programs.

Grade point average and ALES requirement are not required for applications to the Psychology Non-Thesis Master's Program.
In order to apply to the Psychology Master's Program with Thesis, at least 55 points in the Equal Weight (EA) score type from the ALES exam are required.

The application documents are as follows:

Identity document
Passport Photo
Undergraduate Diploma or Graduation Certificate (Graduation Certificate obtained via e-Government is valid.)
Undergraduate Transcript (Transcript Document obtained via e-Government is valid.)
ALES Result (Only for the Thesis program, at least 55 points from the EA Score type are required.)
Military Service Certificate (Mandatory only for male candidates.)

Applications of candidates who submit their application documents in full are evaluated.

Tuition Fee

Click here for detailed information about tuition fees and payment terms.

Training Place, Days and Hours

Courses are held at Beykoz University Kavacık Schools of Higher Education Campus or Business and Administrative Sciences Faculty Campus between 19.00 and 22.00 on weekdays.