Program Outcomes
1) The graduates can explain the basic concepts of the International Relations and interpret current events within the framework of these concepts.
2) They have a command of the empirical, normative, and critical theories of the discipline; can explain events through the lenses of different theories.
3) They can discover and evaluate the contributions to the literature related to their field with a critical approach. They are competent in how to access data sources and how to use these sources in their own studies in accordance with methodological standards and scientific ethics.
4) They can discover prominent qualitative and quantitative research methods in the relevant field. They can make use of current technological tools, and use them for empirical analysis.
5) They can develop and present original research proposals through individual and collaborative work, academic communication, and discussions.
6) They can identify and analyze global and national political processes, actors, and issues.
7) They can acquire in-depth conceptual and theoretical knowledge about the sub-disciplines of the International Relations discipline, such as International Relations Theories, Security, and International Political Economy.
8) Incorporating contributions from neighboring disciplines such as History, Sociology, and Economics, they can produce comprehensive analyses on different regions in world politics.
9) They can convey their scientific work and discussions in written and oral forms in accordance with academic criteria.
10) Although the medium of instruction is Turkish, the graduates can also understand and use theoretical and methodological terminology in English, so as (1) to follow the literature that accummulates globally and (2) to communicate in the international academic circles.