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Master of Arts in Political Science (English)

About the Program

Political science involves the analysis of political decision-making, the role of social groups, political participation, social structure and power relationship, political change and development. The MA in Political Science at ASBÜ offers a substantive theoretical and methodological training across these various areas. The academic staff consists of scholars whose research and professional activities contribute to academic and applied knowledge in several fields of political science including, but not limited to, political theory, comparative politics, political communication and public administration. The graduate program as a whole is organized in a way to develop the culture of “learning together,” which requires our students to develop their presentation and writing skills. In addition to their coursework, students develop professional networks through a variety of conferences and workshops. While the language of instruction is English, the students are encouraged to learn a second foreign language in relation to their regional interests.

 

Application and Admission Requirements

 

For Turkish Citizens
  • Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in Political Science, Political Science and Public Administration, Public Administration, International Relations or Political Science and International Relations.
  • Undergraduate CGPA must be at least 2.29 over 4.00 (or 60 over 100.)
  • Applicants must submit a minimum ALES (Equal Weight) score of 55. An equivalent score on an exam accepted by the Higher Education Council is also valid.
  • Applicants must submit a minimum English YDS/e-YDS or YÖKDİL/e-YÖKDİL score of 80. An equivalent score on an exam accepted by the Higher Education Council is also valid.
  • Candidates must earn a minimum score of 65 from written science exams and/or interviews.
  • Overall assessment must be 65 or higher. 
For International Applicants
  • A commission set up by the relevant department’s directorate and composed of at least 3 faculty members determines the field in which applicants must hold an undergraduate degree and the minimum CGPA.
  • Candidates must demonstrate their proficiency in English to be able to start their studies. Those who have received their undergraduate degree from a university in which the language of instruction is English that is in a country where English is the official language or obtained the minimum specified score from one of the following language exams are regarded as proficient in English. Applicants who never submit any of these documents will be required to take the foreign language preparation programs, which will take a maximum of two semesters.

    TOEFL IBT

    (Minimum 16 from each skill)

    CAE

    CPE

    PTE

    ASBU EPE

    YÖKDİL

    YDS

    84

    C

    C

    62

    70

    80

    80

  • The determined tuition fee of the program for the International Students must be paid. Click for the current tuition fee.
Horizontal Transfer
  • Must be currently enrolled in a Master’s program
  • Must satisfy the requirements of the program that is being applied,
  • Current GPA must be at least 2.50,
  • Must have finished at least one semester in the currently enrolled program,
  • Must NOT be further than the half of the currently enrolled program,
  • Must NOT have any disciplinary record,
  • Must have satisfied all the requirements of the completed semesters of the currently enrolled program.
Curriculum

 

Click here for courses.

 

Program Coordinator and Contact Information
Research Assistant Batuhan PARMAKSIZ

   batuhan.parmaksiz@asbu.edu.tr

   +90 312 596 4874

Application

 

For Turkish Applicants
  • Click here for the documents required for the application.
  • Click here for the online application page.

The application page becomes active in the period when the applications are accepted.

 

Application Calendar and Evaluation

Please click for the application calendar.

Applicants are ranked based on an initial evaluation carried out by weighting 50% of ALES score and 50% of GPA. The number of candidates invited to science exams can be up to five times the quota. Three points after comma in decimals are taken into consideration in the ranking of applicants. If more than one candidate rank last with the same score, all these candidates are invited to entrance examination.

After applications are accepted, a science exam is held on the announced date. The application results are determined by weighting 50% of ALES score, 20% of GPA, and 30% of science exam score. Following this evaluation, candidates who have earned a score of 65 and above are deemed successful. Successful candidates are ranked according to general evaluation scores (in cases of equal general evaluation scores, science exam scores are taken into consideration), and a number of candidates and substitute candidates as specified by quotas are announced in the institute’s website.

For International Applicants
  • Click here for the documents required for the application and for the online application page.

 

Application Calendar and Evaluation

Please click for the application calendar.

Applications are evaluated by taking into account acceptance requirements of the program and international student quotas. The evaluation result is sent to the applicant's e-mail address.
Horizontal Transfer

 

For transfer applications, the applicant must bring the required documentation to our institute in person during the application period.

Please click for the required documents.

 

Application Calendar and Evaluation

Please click for the application calendar.

 

Applications will be evaluated by the applied department and approved by the administrative board of our institute. The results of the board decision will be announced on our website (sbe.asbu.edu.tr).

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