Bilim Tarihi Doktora Diploması

To have analytical and synthetical thinking, reading, writing and teaching competenceTo use philosophical research method and techniqueTo have professional ethical sensitivity. To be conscious of philosophical problems, to critically evaluate them and to suggest possible solutions to them. To use interdisciplinary knowledge to suggest alternative solutions to general and local problems in the fields of science, religion and art. To contribute to the theoretical, methodological and practical aspects of universal and local philosophical accumulationTo share philosophical knowledge in an academically accepted way. To be conscious of philosophical problems, to critically evaluate them and to suggest possible solutions to them. To examine philosophically the current problems of the contemporary. To have an interdisciplinary view and evaluation. To do research in philosophical texts [and develop a method.] To understand, analyze specific issues of interest and to guide them when necessary

It is compulsory to have at least 70% attendance for each graduate course in a semester . Achievement is measured through in term assessment (assignments, midterm exams) and with final exams. Examinations are applied in various ways as written, oral, or both written and oral, and/or practictise. At least one midterm exam is to be given for each course. Detailed explanations regarding the assessment and evaluation in the courses take place in the course information page. Examinations are assessed through grades out of 100. Passing grade is calculated by adding the 30% of the average of midterm exam grades to the 70% of the Final or make up exam. In Ph.D. Programs passing grade is at least 75 out of 100 and 2,5 BC out of 4. Success in elective courses, special field courses, seminars and dissertation studies is indicated by using G (passed) or B (succeeded). While calculating average passing grade the courses defined as passed (G), succeeded (B) exempted (M) are not taken in to consideration. Detailed explanations regarding the equivalents of passing grades out of 100 in full mark 4 points system and letter representation system are given in the regulation announced in the website of The Graduate School of Social Sciences

To be admitted to the Ph.D. program, candidates are required: 1.To have either a 5-year undergraduate diploma or Master’s Diploma in the field determined by the executive board of Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences for admition. 2- To have received at least 55 (eşit ağırlık) points in the ALES (Academic graduate education examination). 3- To have obtained at least 55 points from UDS or KPDS or the equivalent of this point from an equivalent foreign language exam (TOEFL, etc) 4- Turkish nationals applying with a master's degree, 60% of the ALES score, % 30 of the master graduation grade average and 10% of the sum of the interview must be at least 65 points. Turkish nationals applying with a Bachelor's degree, 60% of the ALES score, 30 % of the graduation grade average and 10% of the sum of the interview must be at least 90 points.5-To take place among the candidates with the highest grades who are listed beginning from the highest points, considering the number of the students to be admitted. 6- To have completed successfully the science preparatory class in 1 year if admitted with the requirement to attendant science preparatory class. 7- Students from other nationalities are required to have knowledge of Turkish language at B2 level (or 70 out of 100 achievement) according to ELP (European Language Portfolio). 8- Students from the Philosophy Departments in other universities are also admitted providing that they meet the requirements of interuniversities students transfer. 9.Requirements for application and admission to the program are announced in the website of The Graduate School of Social Sciences before each academic term has began.

Those who graduated from Philosophy Ph.D. program primarily become an academician and work in the universities. The other graduates work as teacher, expert and manager in related sectors