GRADUATE SCHOOL

Political Science and International Relations (With Thesis)

MA in Political Science and International Relations

"Expand your knowledge on politics and international affairs. Gain access to a different career path in business, government, activism or academia. Advance your critical thinking, problem solving, time management, communication, presentation, and writing skills."

This program is designed to improve your future job prospects in a competitive market. The program has a broad and exciting curriculum with the aims of providing cutting-edge knowledge on contemporary political, legal, economic, sociological perspectives, events and problems. This program also offers a solid foundation in research methodology and data analysis that will support you throughout your career.

  • 15 years of experience
  • English-only education
  •  Program organized in three semesters
  • Convenient weekday evening classes between 18:30-21:30 pm
  • A wide range of interdisciplinary courses
  • International faculty and students
  • International mobility opportunities
  • Tuition per course credit 

Our program will prepare you for a diverse range of job opportunities in:

  • Academia
  • Research Institutions
  • Consulting companies
  • Public Sector
  • Communications
  • Journalism
  • International Non-Governmental Organization

This program consists of three semesters. You will take five core courses and five elective courses. You will also write a term project in your last semester. 

The program offers a mixture of lecture and seminar format classes.

Core Courses

  • Research Methods
  • Comparative Politics
  • Political Theory
  • Theories of International Relations
  • Contemporary Debates in Global Politics

Examples of Elective Courses

  • Turkey-EU Relations
  • International Security
  • Public Opinion
  • Middle East Politics
  • Turkish Political Thought
  • Gender Politics
  • European Politics

Students of all nationalities who have a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in any discipline are welcome to apply. No prior training or work experience required.

Please see admission requirements for details

We prefer that you apply online. Our online application system allows you to fill out the standard application form and submit it to the University.

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