Institute of Graduate Programs
PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM
Global politics, especially after the 1990s, has evolved into a multi-actor and multi-layered structure. Within this context, the importance of the discipline of International Relations has increased and expanded to include relatively new issues such as migration, gender, neocolonialism, financialization, climate crisis, local actors, discourse in addition to the traditional issues.
Beykoz University Institute of Graduate Programs, Global Politics and International Relations English Master's program seeks to contribute to the study of crucial international and regional issues in Türkiye and its neighbouring countries in today's global world. In addition, the program is designed to attract the interest of both Turkish and foreign students with current issues such as migration, conflict resolution and peace building, the relationship between local, national and global politics. The fact that the language of instruction for the program is English ensures that academic activities are carried out within the scope required by the discipline while achieving global standards.
Envisaged to have a vibrant nature, the program will organize activities such as symposiums, research seminars and workshops.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students who have a master's degree in this field can work in public institutions, especially the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, consulates and embassies of other countries, local governments, especially internationally affiliated private sector organizations, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, media, think-tanks and research companies, or they can continue to pursue an academic career if they wish.
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES
Applications to the program will be accepted twice a year, for the fall and spring semesters, according to the calendar to be announced. All candidates who have graduated from an undergraduate program in the fields of social sciences and humanities, the equivalence of which is accepted by the Higher Education Council, can apply to the program by fulfilling the following requirements;
Since the language of instruction of the program is English, candidates applying to the program must have a valid exam result certifying their language proficiency. Applicants must have scored at least 60 points from YDS, YÖKDİL exams or an equivalent score (TOEFL: 72, PEARSON PTE ACADEMIC: 55) from an international foreign language exam accepted as equivalent by ÖSYM. Candidates who do not have a result from the aforementioned exams can take the Beykoz University English Proficiency Exam and those that score 60 points and above from this exam fulfill the language condition required to apply to the program.
Candidates applying to the Thesis Program must have at least 55 points in Equal Weight (EA) score type from the Academic Staff and Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES).
WHY BOTH THESIS AND NON-THESIS MASTER'S PROGRAMS?
Global Politics and International Relations Master's Programs are offered as both thesis and non-thesis programs to meet the professional academic needs.
DURATION OF THE PROGRAM
The duration of the non-thesis master's program is 3 semesters. The master's program with thesis, on the other hand, is completed in a maximum of 4 semesters and a maximum of 6 semesters.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The non-thesis program consists of 10 courses and a master's term project, while the thesis program consists of 7 courses, a seminar course and a master's thesis.
LANGUAGE OF THE PROGRAM
The language of instruction in the Global Politics and International Relations Master's Program is English for both the thesis and non-thesis programs. Candidates who are not proficient in English are admitted to the English Preparatory Program first.
APPLICATION AND EVALUATION
The application is made by filling out the online application form on the Beykoz University website. Diploma, transcript and short CV must be uploaded during the online application and the originals of these documents are required during registration.
Grade point average and ALES are not required for applications to the non-thesis master's program. For application to the master's program with thesis, at least 55 points in Equal Weight (EA) score type is required from the ALES exam. Candidates who meet the application requirements for the thesis program are called for an interview, while there is no interview for the non-thesis program.
English proficiency is required for application to Global Politics and International Relations English Thesis/Non-Thesis master's programs.
For the application, candidates must have at least 60 points from YDS / e-YDS / YÖKDİL exams or submit a document showing that they have received an equivalent score from an international foreign language exam accepted as equivalent by ÖSYM. Candidates whose English level is not sufficient are admitted to the English preparatory program first.
Only the candidates who fill out the online application form completely will be evaluated.
CLASS LOCATION, DAYS AND HOURS
Classes are held at Beykoz University Kavacık Campus between 19.00 - 21.45 on weekdays and between 10.00-16.00 on Saturdays.
TUITION FEE
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ACADEMIC STAFF
Global Politics and International Relations Master's Programs with/without Thesis consists of the following faculty members who have a strong composition in providing a qualified academic education and disciplinary diversity under the coordination of Associate Prof. Pınar Sayan:
- Prof. Dr. Birsen Talay Keşoglu
- Prof. Dr. İsmail Burak Küntay
- Prof. Dr. Ahmet Kasım Han
- Associate Prof. Dr. Özlem Denli
- Associate Prof. Dr. Pınar Sayan
- Assistant Prof. Dr. Hakkı Başgüney
- Assistant Prof. Dr. Seval Ünlü Gök
- Assistant Prof. Dr. Tuba Demirci
- Research Assistant Emir Aydoğan
This content was updated on 26/08/2024.