Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

The PhD program in International Relations aims at equipping students with advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge, (oral, written and research) skills and competency, as well as with specialization on International Relations. In addition, in an attempt to qualify its students for research institutions and universities, the program aims to train the students with critical, creative and original thinking skills. The language of the program is English.

Qualification Awarded

Doctorate Degree in International Relations (English) (PhD)

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Second Cycle Degree in the same or in related disciplines. 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 or second cycle (with thesis) cumulative grade point average (GPA) and ALES score. 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)

Transfer Students:
The transfer student candidates from Turkish or foreign universities are subject to the YOK Legislation "The transfer, double degree, minor degree and inter-institutional credit transfer" and to the evaluation conditions determined by Dokuz Eylul University Senate. The transfer quotas are determined and announced by Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK). The evaluation of the candidates are done by the school evaluation commmisin and approved by the management.
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

4 years, 2 semesters per year,16 weeks per semester, 240 ECTS in total.

Profile of the Programme

The PhD program offers education in the classical fields of international politics, regional studies, political thought and history, international law and related fields of specialization. The students are free to determine their specialization fields by elective courses. The programme aims to develop analytical and communication skills of the students in order to assist them in becoming analytical thinkers.
All members of the academic staff have either earned their postgraduate degrees or conducted research abroad, via fellowships such as Turkish Higher Educational Council, Jean Monnet and the British Academy. The library, computer lab and wireless internet connection are available to support students studies.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	Deepen and develop their knowledge in the field of International Relations and learn to reach original conclusions.
2	Acquire advanced knowledge on regional studies.
3	Learn to use their knowledge on the basic concepts, theories and applications to develop publishable original studies.
4	Develop the ability to publish articles in refereed journals by using relevant approaches and research techniques.
5	Communicate competently and clearly, both verbally and in writing.
6	Analyze international issues from a variety of different perspectives.
7	Develop skills of critical analysis in relation to the political, socio-cultural, economic and legal developments in national and international agenda.
8	Communicate competently and clearly with colleagues by speaking, reading and writing English at Common European Framework of Reference Level C 1.
9	Convey their ideas and thoughts effectively and clearly, verbally and in writing, by using related language and terminology in their field.
10	Develop competence on information technology (including computer skills) required by its field.
11	Acquire awareness on scientific and social ethics.
12	Develop original ideas and approaches for problem solving.
13	Attend the national and international conferences.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The graduates work as academic members in various universities, specialists or consultants in public institutions, research centres and civil society organizations.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates may apply to post doctorate studies.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
Obligatory and elective courses are offered. Elective courses focus on more advanced field studies. Students start their thesis - 30 ECTS credits per semester- following their achievement in the PhD proficiency examination.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
ALL COURSES
G	1	IRL 6125	READING AND RESEARCH IN THE MIDDLE EAST	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	2	SBE 6001	PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE AND ETHICS	REQUIRED	3	0	0	5
G	3	IRL 6123	READING AND RESEARCH IN EUROPE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	4	IRL 6121	INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	5	IRL 6119	MAJOR ISSUES IN THE EU LAW	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	6	IRL 6117	GLOBAL GOVERNANCE AND INTERNATIONAL LAW	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	7	IRL 6115	CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	8	IRL 6113	INTELLECTUAL HISTORY OF THE LATE OTTOMAN AND REPUBLICAN TüRKIYE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	9	IRL 6111	READING AND RESEARCH IN ASIA	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	10	IRL 6109	SECULARIZATION: HISTORY AND THEORY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	11	IRL 6107	INTERNATıONAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	12	IRL 6105	ADVANCED ISSUES IN FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	13	IRL 6101	MAJOR DEBATES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORY	REQUIRED	3	0	0	9
G	14	IRL 6127	POST-COLD WAR POLITICS SINCE 1990	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	15	IRL 6129	READINGS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	16	IRL 6198	FIELD STUDY	EXPERTNESS	3	0	0	18
G	17	IRL 6199	THESIS	THESIS	0	1	0	162
B	18	IRL 6080	ADVANCED SEMINAR IN COMPARATIVE STUDIES	REQUIRED	3	0	0	9
B	19	IRL 6196	SEMINAR	SEMINAR	0	3	0	3
B	20	IRL 6108	CURRENT ISSUES IN COMPARATIVE POLITICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	21	IRL 6106	ISSUES IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	22	IRL 6104	CRITICAL IR THEORIES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	23	IRL 6102	INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	24	IRL 6100	SELECTED ISSUES IN PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	25	IRL 6094	ETHICS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	26	IRL 6092	INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	27	IRL 6090	INTERNATıONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICAL THOUGHT	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	28	IRL 6088	POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES IN TüRKIYE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	29	IRL 6086	FROM EMPIRE TO NATION-STATE: TURKISH MODERNITY IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	30	IRL 6084	DEMOCRATIZATION IN THE MODERN WORLD	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	31	IRL 6082	NEW PERSPECTIVES ON INTERNATIONAL SECURITY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6

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.

Graduation Requirements

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) Program with thesis is comprised of courses, a field study, a seminar and thesis, in total 240 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. Ali Şevket OVALI
E-mail: sevket.ovali@deu.edu.tr
Phone: +90 232 301 82 25

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