International Relations (Thesis/Non Thesis)

Chair

Prof. Ödül Celep - Department of International Relations

Full-time Lecturers

Prof. Rabia Karakaya Polat - Department of International Relations
Prof. Seda Demiralp - Department of International Relations, Chair
Prof. Ödül Celep - Department of International Relations
Prof. Dr. Özlem Kayhan Pusane - Department of International Relations

Part-time Lecturers

Asst. Prof. İbrahim Mazlum - Department of International Relations

Graduate Program in International Relations (Thesis or Non-Thesis)

Program Description

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Relations is a two-year degree program focusing on the global processes challenging the conventional structure of international politics. The emergence of new security issues, global social movements, ecological problems, ethnic and religious conflicts, the rise of global corporations, global poverty, and gender issues have transformed the field of international relations, which hitherto has been thought of mainly as relations between nation-states. This M.A. program provides students with a broad interdisciplinary education, enabling them to analyze the complexity of global politics. It is an academic program offering high quality training to those interested in pursuing a career in academia, government, diplomacy, the private sector, international business, journalism, an international organization, or in a non-governmental organization either in Türkiye or abroad.

We focus on both the academic and professional development of students. Classes are taught by academics who are experts in a wide range of fields. Classes are scheduled on evenings or weekends and are taught entirely in English. Students are required to complete 21 credits (seven courses) and a non-credit seminar, as well as write a graduate thesis. Those who are seeking a non-thesis option are required to complete 30 credits and write a term project. Classes are held at our Maslak Campus, conveniently located in the business center of Istanbul and easily accessible by subway.

We welcome graduates from all disciplines, state and military personnel, employees in nongovernmental organizations, think tanks, members of other voluntary associations, and employees in the private sector and the media.

Pursuing a Master of Arts (M.A.) in the International Relations Program appeals to those

• who pursue a career in various branches of governmental and non-governmental organizations as well as careers in the private sector.
• who seek a Ph.D. in a related social science or humanities field.
• who are seeking a flexible M.A. program with evening and weekend classes.