POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (WITH THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

PROGRAM INFORMATION


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PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM:

he Master of Arts Program in Political Science and International Relations at Istanbul Kent University seeks to train scholars and experts in the field of political science and international relations. The program focuses on social and political relations at a global and regional level, and examines nation-states’ relations and conflicts with each other, and international organizations’ role in these processes from a theoretical and analytical approach.

DEGREE AWARDED:

The students who successfully complete the program are awarded the degree of Yüksek Lisans .

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements for application are determined every year by the University Senate upon the recommendation of the program. International student applications and the applications of Turkish citizens residing abroad are processed according to the rules set by the University Senate.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

İlgili programdan mezun olacak öğrenci aşağıdaki şartları yerine getirmek durumundadır:
In order to graduate from the program, students should complete 8 courses totalling 60 ECTS and a seminar course in two to four semesters. Additionally, they are expected to write a thesis in their third and fourth semesters. In order to start their theses, students should have a minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4. The program can be completed between four to six semesters.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING:

Students should hold a BA degree in a relevant social science discipline in order to apply to the program.

PROGRAM QUALIFICATION:

Bilgi (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
1) To be able to analyze political developments and international relations in accordance with theories in the fields of political science and international relations
2) To acquire theoretical knowledge in the field of international conflicts and conflict resolution
Beceriler (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
3) To be able to apply theoretical knowledge gained in political science and international relations to contemporary global and regional political events
Yetkinlikler (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND RULES PRESENTED IN THE PROGRAM:

In order to graduate from the program, students should complete 8 courses totalling 60 ECTS and a seminar course in two to four semesters. Additionally, they are expected to write a thesis in their third and fourth semesters.

EXAMS, MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION:

In each course, students will take a final exam with 60 percent weight. The final exam can be in the form of a written exam or term paper. 40 percent of their grade will come from midterm exams, assignments and papers.

NQF-HETR/ASSOCIATION WITH PROGRAM OUTPUTS:

31 - Sosyal ve Davranış Bilimleri

TR-NQF-HE Main Field Descriptors
31 - Sosyal ve Davranış Bilimleri
Program Outcomes TR-NQF-HE 7 (Master) Level Descriptors
1 2 3
Bilgi
Kuramsal - Olgusal 1 1 Kuramsal - Olgusal
1 2
2
3
5
6
7
Beceriler
Bilişsel - Uygulamalı 1 1 Bilişsel - Uygulamalı
2 2
3 3
4
5
6
7
Yetkinlikler
Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği 1 1 Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği
2 2
3 3
4
5
6
Öğrenme Yetkinliği 1 1 Öğrenme Yetkinliği
2
3
4
5
6
7
İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik 1 1 İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik
2 2
3 3
4 4
5
6
7
8
Alana Özgü Yetkinlik 1 1 Alana Özgü Yetkinlik
2 2
3 3
4
5
6
7

34 - İşletme ve Yönetim Bilimleri

TR-NQF-HE Main Field Descriptors
34 - İşletme ve Yönetim Bilimleri
Program Outcomes TR-NQF-HE 7 (Master) Level Descriptors
1 2 3
Bilgi
Kuramsal - Olgusal 1 1 Kuramsal - Olgusal
2 2
Beceriler
Bilişsel - Uygulamalı 1 1 Bilişsel - Uygulamalı
2 2
3 3
Yetkinlikler
Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği 1 1 Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği
2 2
3 3
Öğrenme Yetkinliği 1 1 Öğrenme Yetkinliği
İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik 1 1 İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik
2 2
3 3
4 4
Alana Özgü Yetkinlik 1 1 Alana Özgü Yetkinlik
2 2
3 3
4