General Information
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Duration
1.5 Years (3 Semester)
Level
Yüksek Lisans (Tezsiz)
Head of Department
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BURAK TOYGAR HALİSTOPRAK
Maximum Duration: 4 Years (8 Semester)
Internship Status: Not Mandatory
About the Program
The Master’s Program in Global Politics and International Relations (Non-Thesis, Turkish) was established on June 14, 2017. The program aims to equip participants with the skills necessary to understand and analyze global politics and world affairs, whose importance has been steadily increasing in recent years.Non-thesis master’s program is particularly preferred by professionals —such as bureaucrats, military personnel, and law enforcement officers— who seek to develop expertise in their fields without pursuing an academic career. There is a growing demand in the business world for qualified professionals who can understand and analyze global political and economic developments. This program is also suitable for private sector employees who are interested in these areas and wish to enhance their professional competencies.The program seeks to contribute to the development of human resources in Türkiye by supporting the acquisition of specialized skills and the enhancement of workforce qualifications.
Admission and Registration Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.25 out of 4.00.Admission ranking is determined based on the undergraduate GPA.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Courses completed at previous institutions are assessed for equivalency with the curriculum of the Master’s Program in Global Politics and International Relations by the Head of the Department. The transfer credit process is conducted in accordance with the principles established by the departmental committee, taking into account both course content and ECTS credits.
Program Educational Objectives
The Non-Thesis Master’s Program in Global Politics and International Relations aims to equip participants with the knowledge and analytical skills necessary to critically assess contemporary global political and economic developments. The program seeks to support professionals in the public and private sectors in understanding global dynamics relevant to their fields and in enhancing their capacity to apply analytical perspectives in professional practice.
Exams, Assessment and Evaluation
The non-thesis master’s program consists of a total of 90 ECTS credits, including at least 10 courses amounting to no fewer than 60 ECTS credits, and a term project. One of these courses must cover scientific research methods and ethics.Students are required to register for the term project course in the semester in which it is taken and to submit a written project and/or report at the end of the semester. The term project course is evaluated on a pass/fail basis.The principles for exams and assessment are outlined in the Antalya Bilim University Exam and Success Evaluation Directive: Evaluation methods for a course throughout the semester or academic year include midterm exams, assignments, projects, laboratory work, practical applications, and other activities. End-of-semester exams are graded on a 100-point scale. The final grade is determined by combining both the semester/year evaluations and the end-of-semester exam scores. Each evaluation component is weighted according to the contribution percentage specified in the course syllabus, which is made available before the registration renewal period. The weighted scores are then summed and rounded to the nearest whole number to calculate the final grade. For Master's programs with or without a thesis, the following letter grades are considered successful: A+, A, A-, B+, B, and B-. C+ and C are "Pass"; S is "Satisfactory"; C-, D+, D, F, FX, and U are failing grades. The specified grade ranges are as follows:
TYYÇ Matrix
This table shows the relationship between program outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education (TYYC).
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Graduation Requirements
The graduation requirements for postgraduate programs are specified in the Antalya Bilim University Postgraduate Education, Training, and Examination Regulation, which was published in the Official Gazette on January 11, 2021: Students who successfully complete their credit courses and the term project are awarded a non-thesis master’s degree.The non-thesis master’s diploma bears the name of the program, as approved by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), under the Institute Department/Division in which the student is enrolled.
Transition to Higher Degree Programs
Graduates of non-thesis master’s programs are not eligible to apply for higher-degree programs.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates
The non-thesis master’s program provides students with professional knowledge and demonstrates how existing knowledge can be applied in practice. Graduates of the program have employment opportunities in both public institutions and organizations as well as in the private sector.
