Overview

The Media and Visual Studies programme from Bilkent University provides students with a sophisticated conceptual framework and analytical skills to enable them to make original contributions to media, visual and cultural studies by specializing in a particular aspect of Turkish or international media such as film, television, Internet or printed medium.

Key Facts

The program encourages free and creative thinking, emphasizing research, analysis, interpretation, and criticism. Aiming at improving the standards of Turkish media, visual and cultural studies, the program encourages theoretical, interdisciplinary, and comparative approaches.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods

Visual Studies

Seminar in Research Topics

Master's Thesis

Research Methods and Academic Publication Ethics

Academic Practices

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ankara, Turkey

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 8 other Masters in Film Studies in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree. In addition to the general requirements set forth by the university, admittance to the graduate program is determined by the results of an entrance examination.
The date and place of the examination are announced each year by the University.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

17600 USD / year

≈ 17600 USD / year

Additional Details

National: 535.400 TL per semester

Living costs

Ankara

Turkey

1600 - 2350 TRY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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