International Relations (Non-Thesis)

The Programme aims to increase the knowledge level and skills of the students who wish to pursue an academic career in Foreign Policy and International Relations, and to specialise in these fields. Students who complete the Programme will have acquired the skills and proficiency to work as a member of academic staff at universities, or work in national and international think tanks, and pursue a diplomatic career. In addition, they will be equipped with the professional skills to work as Specialists in Foreign Policy in the public and private sector Another aim of the Programme is to cultivate the students into future graduates who will pursue interdisciplinary studies.

The courses are taught by two professors, three associate professors, an assistant professor, and a visiting faculty member with a PhD Degree. The courses take place on Beykent University’s Taksim Campus at 19.00 on weekdays. Students are offered a library from which they can benefit while they carry out academic studies, remote access to the library, and wireless network. The Programme offers a Turkish-medium education.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• Improve their knowledge both in theoretical and practical areas of International Relations.
• Approach to the concepts, theories, facts, and incidents regarding International Relations with a critical and analytical perspective.
• Improve their knowledge of the terminology of International Relations, and their skills in using the terminology effectively.
• Understand and analyse the current developments in the field by connecting the past with the present.
• Choose the right tools to be used in following the agenda.
• Identify the main problems in the field of International Relations, approach to these problems with a critical perspective, and come up with solutions to them.
• Use their listening, comprehension, and discussion skills in the field-specific matters and other matters to ensure a communicatively effective environment.
• Improve their leadership and collaboration skills simultaneously.
• Increase their awareness of professional ethics.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Programme can work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other public institutions, or as lecturers at universities, in various departments of the private sector, and international institutions.