MA POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (NON-THESIS) (ENGLISH)

Since the transition to social life, humanity has followed various methods and developed civilizations and governance approaches in order to achieve the optimum conditions for coexistence. In today's globalizing world, the network of relations between states and non-state actors and the reflections of these relations have increased the importance of the field of Political Science and International Relations.

In the program, which has compulsory courses such as Research Methods, History of Diplomacy, International Relations Theories, as well as optional courses that can be selected from the field elective pool, students can make their choices according to their interests.

Graduates of the program will have gained a theoretical background in Political Science and International Relations and will have gained the skills to analyze current political issues from an academic perspective.

The programme provides an overview of the major approaches to knowledge of international affairs (political science, history, law, economy, geography), a closer look at priority areas of research in the political science of international relations (international organizations, multilateralism, foreign policy, global governance, new conflicts, peace studies), and an original socio-historical approach emphasizing the role of States, society, culture and non-state actors in shaping global policy.

Thanks to its fruitful curriculum, the MA in Political Science and International Relations offers students the opportunity to pursue careers in the public sector, private sector, non-governmental organizations and media organizations. Students who benefit from this education will build expertise on their undergraduate education with the high quality of education they receive from Fenerbahçe University's experienced lecturers. Our Master's program will also guide our students who want to continue their doctorate studies and pursue an academic career.

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MA Political Science and International Relations (Non-Thesis) (English)

Application Dates: ……………. - …………………….

Turkish Student Application Panel
https://ois.fbu.edu.tr/ogrenciler/onlinebasvuru/form    

International Student Application Panel
https://ois.fbu.edu.tr/ogrenciler/applicationform/form/ln/en/view/form

 

Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a four-year undergraduate program offered by a university in Türkiye or by a foreign university recognized as equivalent by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

Applicants to programs with a foreign language requirement or to programs taught in a foreign language must obtain a minimum score of 60 from one of the centralized foreign language exams recognized by YÖK/ÖSYM, or hold an equivalent score from an international exam recognized as equivalent by YÖK, or obtain an equivalent score on the English Proficiency Exam (FBU-Pro) approved by the Senate for graduate students pursuing a master’s degree.

Turkish citizens who have completed their undergraduate studies abroad are required to obtain a certificate of equivalence from YÖK for the recognition of the institution from which they graduated. This certificate must be submitted during the university registration process.

 

Admission Requirements for International Students

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a four-year undergraduate program offered by universities in Türkiye or by foreign universities recognized through an equivalence or recognition certificate issued by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

Applicants to programs with a foreign language requirement or to programs taught in a foreign language must obtain a minimum score of 60 from one of the centralized foreign language exams recognized by YÖK/ÖSYM, or hold an equivalent score from an international exam recognized as equivalent by YÖK, or obtain an equivalent score on the English Proficiency Exam (FBU-Pro) approved by the Senate for graduate students pursuing a master’s degree.

 

Application Documents

All documents must be prepared in Turkish or English. For documents issued in other languages, notarized translations in Turkish or English must also be submitted.

Bachelor’s Degree Diploma or Graduation Certificate (from e-Devlet [the official e-Government portal of Türkiye])

Transcript (officially signed and stamped by the university, or obtained from e-Devlet)

Foreign Language Proficiency Certificate (minimum score of 60 from exams recognized by YÖK/ÖSYM or from an equivalent international exam)

Copy of National ID Card

Military Service Status Certificate (from e-Devlet)

3 Photographs

YÖK Equivalency Certificate for diplomas obtained from foreign universities

 

Application Documents for International Students

Bachelor’s Degree Diploma or Graduation Certificate, along with a notarized translation into Turkish

Original transcript, along with a notarized translation into Turkish

Foreign Language Proficiency Certificate (minimum score of 60 from exams recognized by YÖK/ÖSYM or from an equivalent international exam)

YÖK Equivalency Certificate / Recognition Certificate

(For international applicants applying to master’s or doctoral programs, submission of an equivalency certificate is not mandatory except in health-related fields. Applicants may apply with a “Recognition Certificate” obtained from the YÖK. However, they are advised to initiate the equivalency process for professional practice. For graduate programs in Nursing, Medicine, Dentistry, and Midwifery, the diploma equivalency certificate must be submitted at the time of application.)

Copy of Passport

3 Photographs

Residence Permit Card (for those without a Residence Permit Card, health insurance and 4 photographs must be submitted during the residence permit application)

 

Admission Requirements

 

The ranking of applicants is determined based on the undergraduate grade point average and the interview results, as specified in the admission requirements. In the event that principal candidates do not register, the same procedure will be applied to the reserve candidates. The total program quota is 30.