Bachelor in Political Science and International Relations
Istanbul Medipol University
Key Information
Campus location
Istanbul, Turkey
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 4,680 / per year
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
18 Sep 2024
Introduction
Politics is all about choices. The science of politics explores all those choices, actors who make choices, and interactions among political actors.
International Relations (IR) is a subdiscipline under the broader field of Political Science and it is the study of the interactions of actors in the international system. Traditionally the discipline of IR analyzes the nature of violent conflict, interstate war, deterrence, cooperation, alliances, political power, the balance of power, economic sanctions, economic growth and stability, international institutions, human rights, NGOs, and other transnational actors and globalization. In light of the most recent global trends, the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Istanbul Medipol University has established its program to equip its students with the necessary skills and abilities to be ready for global realities and changing conditions in the new millennium.
Courses offered cover issues like security studies, international relations theories, foreign policy, comparative cultural studies, international political economy, international law, international organizations, transnational civil society, and migration as well as area studies such as European Union, Eurasia, Balkans, Middle East, Latin America, Central Asia studies, reflecting the interdisciplinary approach of the Department.
The department recognizes that language and computer skills are vital in a field characterized by increasing global interaction; thus, it facilitates the development of language and computer skills by students. The Political Science and International Relations program of Istanbul Medipol University prepares you for a wide range of career opportunities. Our graduates will be able to work in local and national governments, multilateral and intergovernmental organizations, non-government organizations (NGOs), the banking and accounting sector, the media and publishing sector, and academia.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
İstanbul Medipol University provides scholarships to all international students to ease their educational expenses. This scholarship rate is 20%, and it is applied to all international students on the listed price in the application process. The special country scholarship rate is 15% for each student who has one of the following nationalities on the website.
Curriculum
- Advanced English
- American Foreign Policy
- Constitutional Law
- Current Issues In World Politics
- Diplomatic History I
- Diplomatic History II
- EU Politics
- Fundamentals of Law
- Gender And Politics
- Global Governance And Inter. Organizations
- History Of Political Thought I
- History Of Political Thought II
- Innovation, Entrepreneurship, And Politics
- International Economics
- International Law
- International Migration
- Introduction To International Relations
- Introduction To Nationalism Studies
- Introduction To Political Science
- Introduction To Sociology
- Issues In Turkish Politics
- Media And Politics
- Microeconomics
- Russian I
- Russian Politics And Foreign Policy
- Southeast European And Balkan Studies
- Turkish Politics
Program Outcome
The graduates of the program will be able to explain the dynamics of the international system and its transformation and they will be able to answer the core questions of Political Science and IR along with the new ones in the field:
- Why do states choose to cooperate and obey international law?
- Why, on the other hand, do some of them go to war?
- How do we explain the emergence of regional organizations such as the European Union or the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization?
- What are the current issues in IR? Why are they so?
- How do states cope with transnational issues such as international migration, terrorism, or environmental degradation?
Aim
Istanbul Medipol University Department of Political Science and International Relations aims to teach the fundamental concepts, theories, principles, methods, and approaches of international relations, political science, foreign policy, governance, political systems, and actors. It aims to improve students’ knowledge to understand the problems in these fields and develop their skills to resolve them.