Political Science and International Relations (Without 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, public speaking, and writing skills."

Why Choose This Program?

This program is not only designed to prepare you for graduate study at the doctoral level but also 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.

Other Key Issues

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

Career Prospects

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

Program Structure

This program consists of four semesters. You will take six core courses and two elective courses in your two semesters. You will, then, write and defend a master’s thesis in the third and fourth semesters.

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

Who can Apply?

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

How to Apply?

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.

APPLY ONLINE

Admission Calendar

Important Dates	2015-2016 Spring
Application Deadlines	January 18-22, 2016
Introduction Meeting	January 20, 2016
Evaluation of Applications and Interviews	January 28-29, 2016
English Proficiency Exam	January 26, 2016
Announcement of Students Who Qualified to Register	February 1, 2016
Final Registration and Orientation Meeting	February 5, 2016
Course Registration	February 8-9-10, 2016
Program Start Date	February 22, 2016

Fees, Scholarships and Discounts

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Contact us

Do you have specific questions about the application and admission procedure or about the requirements for program?

Graduate School Secretary :
Seçil PINARBAŞI
Phone: +90 (232) 488 84 42
E-mail: sbe@ieu.edu.tr

Send us an e-mail or call us

Program Coordinator:
Çiğdem KENTMEN-CIN, PhD
Phone: +90 (232) 488 83 82
E-mail: cigdem.kentmen@ieu.edu.tr

Are you an international student?

Contact our International Office and look for graduate scholarship opportunities

Meet us

Next introduction meeting scheduled for January 20, 2016 at 18.30 at our main building (M-01). We encourage you to visit us on campus and meet the faculty.