Uluslararası İlişkiler (İngilizce) Tezli Yüksek Lisans Diploması

This program is a International Relations graduate (master's) program. It aims to equip its students with the core curriculum based on Diplomatic History, International Relations Theory, Foreign Policy and International Law. There is also a comprehensive emphasis on Reserach Methods and Techniques. ESpecially with the completion of four elective courses in the curriculum, the program targets to specialize its students in the different fields of International relations. 

Education progresses in the forms of formal, open, or distance education. In addition, practical education is provided through internship studies, or professional training at laboratories and workshops within higher education institutions or in the industry, at health care institutions, and workplaces.

1. Gains the ability to understand, explain, and apply the basic concepts and methodologies of international relations
2. Gains the ability to analyze international relations at a theoretical level
3. Gains the ability to interpret current global and national political issues through logical and informed analysis
4. Gains the ability to adopt different perspectives on international relations
5. Gains the ability to analyze the current and future positions of global and regional actors
6. Develops relevant academic and applied research skills in political issues
7. Develops the academic writing skills related to the field
8. Develops the academic presentation skills related to the field
9. Develops analytical thinking and independent research skills
10. Develops critical analysis, interpretation, and discussion skills, and adopts an open-minded approach to learning
11. Gains the ability to develop arguments.
12. Recognizes the importance of lifelong learning

Those who possess the keys listed below have advanced proficiency.

1. Literacy competence

2. Multilingual competence

3. Mathematical solutions and science, technology, and engineering

4. Digital competence

5. Personal and social learning and learning competence

6. Civic competence

7. Entrepreneurial competence

8. Cultural and literacy competence

1. Measurement and evaluation methods, exam types and their contribution to the course grade are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by the Higher Education Council (YÖK).
2. Various methods are used for the purposes of measurement and evaluation, such as homework, projects, practice sessions, midterm and final exams.
3. Letter- and/ or number-based grading systems are used to evaluate student success.

In order to monitor the quality of higher education programs;

· YÖK is responsible for the planning, organization, management and supervision of education and other activities at higher education institutions.

· “University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports” of higher education institutions are prepared and published every year within the framework of the criteria determined by YÖK. Reports prepared on these documents, containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations for higher education institutions, are publicized by YÖK.

· The “Report on Foundation Higher Education Institutions” which includes academic, administrative and financial data regarding foundation higher education institutions is published annually by YÖK. These reports including quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions are publicized by YÖK. Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided according to the “Procedures and Principles on Quality Assurance regarding the Diploma Programs in Higher Education”:

 1. Creation and Authorization of Education Programs:

1.1. YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required to initiate undergraduate degree departments and programs at higher education institutions.

1.2. The curricula of undergraduate degree programs at higher education institutions, as well as the learning outcomes to be expected in relation to students are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the relevant basic principles determined by YÖK.

1.3. The curricula of National Core Education Programs is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK, upon their acceptance by the relevant Council of Deans.

 2. Measurement and Evaluation: The  measurement and evaluation processes on the learning outcomes to be expected for each undergraduate degree program in relation to students are undertaken in accordance with the regulations on education and examination prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the relevant basic principles determined by YÖK.

3. Documentation: Upon successful completion of their course credits, as well as other obligations determined by higher education institutions, students enrolled in undergraduate degree programs receive a bachelor’s degree.

4. Self-Evaluation - External Evaluation: In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions upload their “Institution Internal Evaluation Reports” of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Board (THEQC) at the beginning of each year. The “Institutional Feedback Report” by THEQC regarding the external evaluation of higher education institutions is then publicized. In addition, accreditation decisions made by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by THEQC also show that the quality assurance is ensured for the qualifications of these programs. THEQC undertakes regular reviews on the qualifications determined in accordance with their legislation.

Within the framework of the regulations determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), Atılım University admits students on the basis of the Higher Education Institution Examination (YKS) and the Student Transfer Examination (DGS) by the Directorate of Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). After notifying the ÖSYM of their desired programs to pursue, students are placed by the relevant center as per their exam scores into these programs.

Please refer to our Regulations and Directives page for details regarding graduate degree programs, transfer procedures, international student status, and double-major program applications.

Legislation

The graduates of this program are usually employed in four different sectors. First one is the state sector. This this sector, in addition to the ministry of foreign affairs, all ministries and state institutions in Turkey has got foreign affairs and EU departments, which keep their doors open to our graduates. Also the power ministries such as defense, culture and economy have representations in other countries and sources opf employment for our gradutes in addition to intelligence agencies as well as directorate of religious affairs like institutions.  Second sector is the private sector. All companies and corporate structures are naturally major magnets for our gradutes but the media sector with its constrant need for employees with foreign language and field knowledge is a special source of employment for the International Relations graduates.  Third sector can be called as the International Organizations and Civil Society NGOs. International organizations are very populous in our age. The most famous of them are the ones under the United Nations' umbrealla, such as the ones UNICEF, UNESCO, UNDP and UNHCR. Apart from them NGO's such as International Conferedarion of Red Crescent and Red Cross are also in this category. However, among the NGOs our graduates mostly prefer think-tanks for their employment. Among them the Turkish think-tanks such as SAM, DPE, SETA, TEPAV, ASAM, 21YYTE etc. quite large and powerful policy groups are the leading ones. Lastly, some of our graduates prefer to continue their academic life by pursuing a PhD program in our out of Turkey. 

1. Higher Education Law no. 2547

    1.1. Regulations on the Principles of Transfers between Associate Degree and Undergraduate Degree Programs; Double Major, Minor Programs and Inter-Institutional Credit

           Transfer for Higher Education Institutions

    1.2. Regulations on Continuation with Undergraduate Degree Programs for Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open-Education Associate Degree Programs

2. Higher Education Law no. 2547 (Additional Article-35)

    2.1. Regulations on Quality Assurance in Higher Education and the Higher Education Quality Council

Qualification is continuous