EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS (ENGLISH, THESIS)


Profile of the Program

Bahçeşehir University EU Relations Weekend MA program is specially designed for professionals. This EU Program opens the door to Europe with giving specialization in the major reform areas of Turkey in accession to EU. EU Relations Master’s Degree answers the need for the future experts in European relations without any distraction from their work program. The comprehensive understanding of EU policy workings in addition relations with other important global and regional actors like the WTO or the U.S. will equip the holders of this degree with new skills which they will use internationally.

Qualification Awarded

The students who successfully complete the program are awarded the degree of Bachelor of European Union Relations

Level of Qualification

This is a program.

Specific Admission Requirements

In order to apply for a master's program, candidates must have a bachelor's degree and meet other basic program-specific requirements to be determined by the Institute Board. In addition, students applying to thesis programs must have an ALES score of no less than 55 points, as determined by the Institute Board in the score type they are applying for. The foreign language proficiency levels of candidates applying to master's programs conducted in a foreign language are determined according to the results of central foreign language exams accepted by YÖK, international foreign language exams accepted as equivalent by YÖK or ÖSYM, or the University English Proficiency Exam.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The students graduating from this program are awarded Master of European Union Relations degree.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students who will continue their education at Bahçeşehir University may be exempted from the courses they took at their previous educational institution within the framework of certain regulations. If the content of the course taken is compatible with the content of the course given at BAU and is approved by the institute directorate, the student may be exempted from this course.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

Students graduated from European Union Relations program can be recruited within foundations and institutions such as ministries, national agency, municipalities, public and private sectors, private organizations and companies.

Access to Further Studies

Students who graduate from this program can apply to study in doctoral programs.

Program Outcomes

1 To know and compare the concepts and theories of European and migration studies
2 To use theoretical knowledge in analyzing migration-related issues in Europe
3 To determine methodological and ethical approaches in migration studies
4 To learn about different approaches, policies, and implementation plans regarding migration issues in the context of Europe
5 To acquire basic knowledge from various disciplines contributing to related studies and to use it in the analysis of migration processes
6 To synchronize theories, concepts, tools, skills, practices, and research with problems
7 To have knowledge of how European and migration studies are positioned as an interdisciplinary field
8 To have knowledge of scientific and ethical principles in data collection, interpretation, and publication in European Union and migration studies, to apply these principles, and to develop the ability to effectively share this data with experts and relevant stakeholders through effective communication skills
9 To have awareness of migration issues in Europe and Turkey and to approach related topics critically
10 To conduct research and implement projects on European Union and migration in various fields, either individually or as part of a team

Course & Program Outcomes Matrix

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Courses
BUS5301 Research Methods and Ethics 1 3 5 1 2 3 2 5 5 5
EUS5023 Ethics of Migration 5 3 2 5 4 5 4 4 5 5
EUS5144 Identity and Citizenship in European Union 4 3 2 5 4 5 4 4 5 5
EUS5887 Seminar 5 5 5 4 5 5 4 5 5 5
EUS5888-1 Thesis 5 5 5 4 5 5 4 5 5 5
EUS5888-2 Thesis 5 5 5 4 5 5 4 5 5 5
GE-Elective

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

1. Semester
Course Code Course Name Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BUS5301 Research Methods and Ethics 3 0 3 9
EUS5144 Identity and Citizenship in European Union 3 0 3 8
Departmental Elective 3 6
Departmental Elective 3 7
Total 30
2. Semester
Course Code Course Name Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
EUS5023 Ethics of Migration 3 0 3 7
Departmental Elective 3 8
Departmental Elective 3 7
Departmental Elective 3 7
Total 29
3. Semester
Course Code Course Name Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
EUS5887 Seminar 0 0 0 10
EUS5888-1 Thesis 0 0 0 20
Total 30
4. Semester
Course Code Course Name Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
EUS5888-2 Thesis 0 0 0 30
Total 30

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EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS (ENGLISH, THESIS) - GRADUATE SCHOOL