DEGREE PROGRAMMES

History

Department of Archaeology undergraduate program began in 2000. Masters and Doctoral programs also began in the same year.

Qualification Awarded

Archeology, Bachelor's Degree (B.A.)

Level of Qualification

First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Providing high school diploma and being placed in the program as a result of the Student Selection Examination conducted through the central system at the national level. Student placement procedures through central system are carried out by Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). Relevant information on the placement examinations is available at http://www.osym.gov.tr.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

In Turkish Higher Education institutions, the recognition of previous formal education and lateral and vertical transfers and transfers within the university are carried out within the scope of the assessment criteria determined by the Senate of our University and the REGULATION ON THE PRINCIPLES CONCERNING TRANSFER, DOUBLE MAJOR, MINOR AND CREDIT TRANSFER BETWEEN INSTITUTIONS AT UPPER SECONDARY EDUCATION AND UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL.
(1) In lateral transfers to the Faculty of Letters, the provisions of the Regulation on the Principles Concerning Transfer, Double Major, Minor and Credit Transfer between Institutions at Upper Secondary Education and Undergraduate Level, published in the Official Gazzette dated 24/4/2010 No. 27561.
(2) In vertical transfers to the Faculty of Letters, the provisions of the Regulation on the Continuation of Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Learning Upper Secondary Education with Undergraduate Programs, published in the Official Gazzette dated 19/2/2002 and No. 24676.
(3) In the transfers of those who completed or those who could not complete their undergraduate education to vocational schools, the provisions of the Regulation on Awarding Upper Secondary Education Diploma to those who could or could not complete their Undergraduate Education or Adjustment of those who could or could not complete their Undergraduate Education to Vocational Schools, published in the Official Gazzette dated 18/3/1989 and No. 20112.
In Turkey, the recognition of in-formal and non-formal education is yet on the onset. Therefore, the recognition of previous education has not been fully initiated in all programs at Dokuz Eylul University. However, if the student has successfully completed some of the courses in the program in the institutions where s/he previously studied, s/he can be exempted from all or some of these courses in line with the opinion of the adjustment commission.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

In order for students to complete their education successfully in our faculty, their GPA (Grade Point Average) should be at least 2.00. Final year students who are not able to get a GPA of 2.00 are entitled to take a one-course examination in order to increase the GPA if they are able to fulfil the condition of a GPA of 2.00 from the courses included in the program of the last four semesters. Those who are not able to get a GPA of 2.00 through one-course examination are entitled to take a mid-term exam, final exam or make-up exam from the courses of the last four semesters. The students benefit from this right of examination in the exam period during the semester in which the courses are opened. The students who would like to benefit from this right of examination declare the exams that they will take at the beginning of the semester during registration.
In order to graduate from Department of Archeology, to successfully complete all the courses (equivalent to 240 ECTS) included in the program and to acquire at least 2.00 GPA (grade points average) on a 4.00 scale are the essential conditions for qualification.

Profile of the Programme

Department of Archaeology Graduate Program, established in 2000 and began teaching. Masters and Doctoral programs began in the same year. Turkish is the language of instruction as well as the professional English and Ancient Greek as compulsory subjects are also avaible. Topics covered in chronological order from the first class section in the following order, starting with Prehistory, 2 nd Millenium B.C., Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine period until the advanced civilizations in Western Anatolia, especially examines the historical and cultural background. The aim of education in the department of Archaeology quality national and international platforms, investigating and questioning is to train qualified archaeologists. In this context, students are grown, the scientific archaeological excavations all over Turkey joining the chance to convert theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Candidates archaeologist, archaeology associated with the use of modern technology at the highest level, who knows the ways of attaining knowledge, scientific investigation has reached the consciousness of protection as individuals have the ability to socialize and date the primary objective of the department.

Key Learning Outcomes

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Students who have graduated from Dokuz Eylül University, Department of Archaeology, universities and institutes the opportunity to make a career in academia, as well as gained their various museums under the General Directorate of Monuments and Museums, Cultural and Natural Heritage Protection board, the private museums, General Directorate of Foundations, Mineral Research and Exploration Institute, special provincial administrations and municipalities can find the opportunity to work KUDEB units.

Access to Further Studies

The students who have completed their undergraduate education successfully can continue their studies in graduate programs (second cycle) in their own field or related fields provided that they pass the examination ALES and have sufficient knowledge of English. Archaeology graduates holding Bachelor degree in Classical Archaeology, Protohistory, Art History and History sections of applicants for graduate education.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The assessment methods used for each course are defined in the Course Syllabus Form prepared by the Instructor of the course and included in the Information Package. The related articles of the Regulations on Dokuz Eylul University Upper Secondary Education, Undergraduate Education and Examinations and Education and Examination Principles of Faculty of Letters are applied. Information about the regulations is available at:
http://edebiyat.deu.edu.tr/index.php option=com_content&view=article&id=183&Itemid=244&lang=tr

Graduation Requirements

Student has to complete required and elective courses (equivalent to 240 ECTS) which stated under the topic of Course Structure Diagram with Credits and to acquire at least 2.00 GPA (grade points average) on a 4.00 scale.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Director: Prof. Dr. Engin Akdeniz, 0 232 301 85 18
Co-director: Doç. Dr. Onur Gülbay, 0 232 301 87 18
Co-director Doç. Dr. Eda Güngör Alper, 0232 3017748
Secretary: Fatih Yoldaş, fatih.yoldas@deu.edu.tr: 0 232 301 87 23