Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

The International Relations masters program aims to equip students with advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge, (oral, written and research) skills and competency on international relations, as well as on the subfields of International Relations and/or regional studies, and aims to develop analytical and critical thinking skills of the students. The language of the program is English.

Qualification Awarded

Masters Degree in International Relations Non-Thesis (English) (MSc.)

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

First Cycle Degree in the same or in related disciplines, Transcript, Acceptable score on ALES (Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam) or Equivalent GRE, GMAT score. Acceptable score on Language Proficiency Tests. Acceptable weighted score based on the first cycle cumulative grade point average (GPA) and ALES score. The exceptions to the requirements of ALES and Foreign Language Proficiency scores is announced by the Graduate School. However, ALES requirement is waived for the admissions to the second cycle graduate programs offered by the Conservatory and the departments of Fine Arts Faculty, where students are admitted only by the Artistic Aptitude Test as well as for the graduates of doctorate /arts proficiency/medical residency/ dental residency/ veterinary residency/ pharmaceutical residency programs. Final admission is based on the evaluation of the related academic unit committee. International student admission requirements are decided by the Graduate School Executive Committee.

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

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

1,5 years, 2 semesters per year, 16 weeks per semester, 90 ECTS in total.

Profile of the Programme

The Program aims at providing those who aim at improving themselves in international relations field with required knowledge and enabling them to comment on and improve their knowledge and gain specialization. In order to realise this goal the candidates are aimed at being educated with an interdisciplinary approach, supported by varied field studies, given analytical skills to decipher comtemporary issues.
Currently, the International Relations Department has 23 full-time academic personnel, including 2 professors, 3 associate and 5 assistant professors, 3 lecturers and 10 research assistants. In the past few years, members of the Department have been awarded a series of research fellowships such as Turkish Higher Educational Council, Jean Monnet and the British Academy. There are library, computer lab and wireless internet to support the students.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	Acquire advanced knowledge in the International Relations discipline.
2	Evaluate critically the acquired knowledge on basic concepts, theories and applications.
3	Define and analyze conflicts which require specialization, offer a resolution by referring to related theoretical approaches, reach a conclusion and report it both verbally and in writing.
4	Achieve self-discipline and take responsibility for their actions and decisions.
5	Work effectively in groups.
6	Develop skills of critical analysis in relation to the political, socio-cultural, economic and legal developments in national and international agenda.
7	Communicate competently and clearly with colleagues by speaking, reading and writing English at Common European Framework of Reference Level B 1.
8	Convey their ideas and thoughts effectively and clearly to the experts and non-experts, verbally and in writing, by using related language and terminology in their field.
9	Develop competence on information technology (including computer skills) required by its field.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The graduates have various job opportunities both in the public and private sectors. There are graduates in Ministry of Foreign Affairs, EU specialists, foreign trade specialists in various public institutions and civil society organizations and academicians in various universities.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates may apply to the related employment positions in their area of specialization.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
a. Share of the Obligatory and Elective Courses First Semester: 7 elective, 2 obligatory courses Second Semester: 6 elective, 1 obligatory courses Third Semester: 7 elective, 2 obligatory courses b. Elective Courses in the Department All the elective courses are given by the academic members in the department. Those courses International Organizations, European Integration, The European Union Law, Turkish Political Structure, Middle East Politics, International Law of Human Rights, International Environmental Law, Turkey-EU Relations, Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict, International Security Problems, Comparative Politics: Main Concepts, US Foreign Policy, International Law, Law of the Sea, Theories and Practices of Conflict Resolution, Selected Issues in EU Law and Graduation Project. c. Other Features of the Program; ca. Elective courses inside/outside the department: There are no elective courses offered outside the department. Elective courses are 3 hours in a week, and continue for one semester. All elective courses are 7 ECTS. cb. Prerequisites Graduate students from faculties providing 4 years education and military schools can apply to this programme.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
G	1	IRL 7063	TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	5
G	2	IRL 7061	INTERNATIONAL POLITICS	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	5
G	0	-	SEMESTER ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	20
TOTAL:								30

1 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	IRL 7065	INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	2	IRL 7067	EUROPEAN INTEGRATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	3	IRL 7069	EUROPEAN UNION LAW	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	4	IRL 7071	MIDDLE EAST POLITICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	5	IRL 7083	LAW OF THE INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	6	IRL 7075	INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	7	IRL 7077	INTERNATIONAL LAW OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	8	IRL 7079	CONFLICT RESOLUTION THEORIES AND PRACTICES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	9	IRL 7081	FOREIGN POLICY ANAYSIS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	10	IRL 7073	TURKISH POLITICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5

2 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	IRL 7099	TERM PROJECT	COMPULSORY	0	1	0	5
B	2	IRL 7050	FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	7
B	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	18
TOTAL:								30

2 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	IRL 7068	LAW OF THE SEA	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	2	IRL 7066	INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	3	IRL 7058	SELECTED ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT LAW	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	4	IRL 7062	U.S. FOREIGN POLICY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	5	IRL 7064	INTERNATIONAL SECURITY PROBLEMS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	6	IRL 7056	NATIONALISM AND ETHNIC CONFLICT	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	7	IRL 7054	TURKEY-EU RELATIONS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	8	IRL 7060	COMPARATIVE POLITICS: MAIN CONCEPTS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6

3 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	30
TOTAL:								30

3 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Evaluation and assessment methods for each course is defined in the the Course Description Form which is prepared by related faculty member / s and included in the information package. Exams and course success notes is subject to the relevant articles of the DEU Regulation on Graduate Education.
Dokuz Eylul University, Graduate Education Regulation web address:http://www.sbe.deu.edu.tr/sbe/mevzuat

Graduation Requirements

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) Non-Thesis Program is comprised of courses (at least 75 ECTS), Term Project (15 ECTS), in total 90 ECTS credits.Students must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50/4.00 and completed all the courses with at least CB/ S / TP grades.

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

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of the Department:
Prof. Dr. Çağnur Balsarı (vk)
cagnur.kaytmaz@deu.edu.tr
Phone: +90 232 453 50 60 +90 232 301 81 01 Fax: +90 232 453 50 62

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