Uluslararası İlişkiler Lisans Diploması

Our program consists of academics who are experts in their research areas and the necessary studies are carried out together with the courses. The aim is to train students as individuals along with research skills. The research areas of our department are mostly based on International Law, Political History and International Politics. In this direction, the academic profile of the department is tried to be kept wide. And also, the aim is to enable our students to be successful in the vocational exams they will encounter later, and to continue their studies in both the public and private sectors.

Education and training are provided in the form of face-to-face, in classroom and formal education. In addition, internships (non-compulsory) are provided in public or private sector workplaces.

Upon successful completion of this programme, students will be able to :

1:         They will have the conceptual and theoretical background to carry out advanced studies in the field of International Relations and its basic sub-branches (International Politics, Political History, International Law).

2:         Having the ability to understand, explain and use the basic elements, concepts, and methodology of the discipline, one can associate them with today's global problems.

3:         One use information and communication technologies at the level required by the field.

4:         One use at least one foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.

5:         One access information related to the field, research resources for this purpose and use databases and other sources.

6:         One develop analytical approaches relying on a prospective perspective by understanding the historical roots of international, political, social and economic events.

7:         One develop an ability to evaluate the information acquired in the field within the framework of a cause-effect relationship and from a critical perspective, so that one can predict what information would be utilised, where, when and how.

8:         One act in accordance with scientific and ethical principles while using the expert knowledge acquired in the field.

9:         One conduct analysis by employing qualitative and quantitative methods in line with the aim of gaining conceptual and theoretical knowledge about the field.

10:       One carry out interdisciplinary studies in the field, both independently and collectively, in relation to sister disciplines and other social science fields.

11:       One have the awareness of lifelong learning and questioning from a perspective based on Research-Development.

12:       One share the knowledge and skills has acquired in the field verbally and in written.

Possesses the following key competencies at an advanced level.

1. Literacy competence

2. Multilingual competence

3. Mathematical competence and competence in science, technology, and engineering

4. Digital competence

5. Personal, social, and learning-to-learn competence

6. Citizenship competence

7. Entrepreneurial competence

8. Cultural awareness and expression competence

1-Assessment and evaluation methods, including the types of exams and their contributions to the course success grade, are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the fundamental principles set by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

2-A variety of methods, such as assignments, projects, practical applications, midterm exams, and end-of-term exams, are utilized in assessment and evaluation.

3-Grading systems based on letters and/or numerical values are used to evaluate student performance.

4-The equivalence of letter grades on a 4.0 scale is as follows:

AA (4.0),   BA (3.5),   BB (3.0),   CB (2.5),   CC (2.0),   DC (1.5),   DD (1.0), FD (0.5),   FF (0.0)

1. Creation and Approval of Educational Programs:

1.1. YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for opening undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.2. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to students are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

1.3. The curriculum of the National Core Education Programs is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK after being approved by the relevant Deans' Council.

2. Measurement-Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes that each undergraduate program will provide to the student is carried out in accordance with the education, training and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by the Council of Higher Education on these issues.

3. Documentation: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs receive a bachelor's degree if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by the higher education institutions.4. Self-Assessment-External Evaluation: In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions enter the "Internal Institutional Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions made by accreditation institutions authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also show that the quality assurance of the programs' qualifications is provided. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

5. Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Department of International Relations has been accredited by the Social, Human and Basic Sciences Accreditation and Rating Association (STAR) for 2 years (02.04.2025 – 02.04.2027).

1. Graduating from secondary education institutions or foreign secondary education institutions whose equivalence is approved by the Ministry of National Education and meeting the admission requirements to undergraduate programs of higher education institutions.

2. Being placed in the relevant undergraduate program of the higher education institution as a result of the central exam conducted by the Center for Assessment, Selection and Placement (ÖSYM), the procedures and principles of which are determined by YÖK.

3. Having received the sufficient score as a result of the central exam conducted by ÖSYM for programs of higher education institutions that accept students with special talent exams, the procedures and principles of which are determined by YÖK, and having passed the special talent exam.

4. Being placed in undergraduate programs that are a continuation of the fields they have graduated from in higher education institutions as a result of the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) conducted by ÖSYM, the procedures and principles of which are determined by YÖK.

5. Foreign students are accepted with TR-YÖS and equivalent high school diplomas.

Our graduates can work in different departments, both in the public and private sectors, depending on their area of expertise and their success in the vocational exams they will encounter later. They are employed as academics at universities by continuing their university education, expert staff in ministries, especially in the ministry of foreign affairs, in the judiciary institutions, in all units and undersecretariats affiliated to the ministries, in different broadcasting organizations and in the media.

1. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education

1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs, Double Majors, Minors and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfers in Higher Education Institutions

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Undergraduate Education of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs

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

2.1.Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board

The regulation, directives and senate decisions implemented by our university are implemented:

KTU Associate and Undergraduate Education-Teaching Regulation

KTU Associate and Undergraduate Student Academic Counseling Directive

KTU Student Admission Directive from Abroad

KTU Double Major and Minor Programs Application Directive

KTU Directive on Recognition of Prior Learning

Procedures and Principles Determined by the Senate on the Evaluation of Success Grade in KTU Associate and Undergraduate Programs

Procedures and Principles on the Conduct of KTU Pedagogical Formation Education

The qualification is valid at all times.