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Turkish Studies, M.A.

  • Application Deadline
  • 24 months
    Duration
University rank #351 (WUR) ,
MATS, the Turkish Studies MA program at Sabanci University, is the first such interdisciplinary graduate program in Turkey with English language instruction. Its primary purpose is to meet the growing international demand for knowledge about and a deeper understanding of Turkey.

About

With a highly flexible curriculum that capitalizes on the intellectual and scholarly resources available at one of Turkey's leading private universities, MATS, the Turkish Studies MA program at Sabanci University, offers students a broad range of courses in History, Political Science, Economics, Cultural Studies, Conflict Resolution, and Visual Arts. In addition, the curriculum also seeks to meet the needs of those international students who wish to learn or improve their command of the Turkish language. Also available are a number of other language courses, including, for example, Ottoman Turkish, Arabic, Persian or Kurdish.

The program offers several advancement possibilities. Graduates will be competitive candidates for PhD programs in various fields of the Humanities and the Social Sciences, including especially History and Political Science (as already borne out by our still very young alumni placement record). The MA degree in Turkish Studies is also likely to enhance the career prospects of students for positions in the public sector (diplomacy and various bureaucratic careers), the private sector (international business, media, tourism), and international ngo’s.

Program objectives

MATS, the Turkish Studies MA program at Sabanci University, is the first such interdisciplinary graduate program in Turkey with English language instruction. Its primary purpose is to meet the growing international demand for knowledge about and a deeper understanding of Turkey. With a highly flexible curriculum that capitalizes on the intellectual and scholarly resources available at one of Turkey's leading private universities, MATS offers students a broad range of courses in History, Political Science, Economics, Cultural Studies, Conflict Resolution, and Visual Arts. In addition, the curriculum also seeks to meet the needs of those international students who wish to learn or improve their command of the Turkish language.

Programme Structure

Courses include:
  • Them. App. to Con. Turk. Cult.  
  • Visual Arts in Turkey  
  • Rites of Power 
  • Source&Meth for 19 C.Ottoman H  
  • Minority Quest.in Cont.Turkey  
  • Current Issues in Turkish Pol.
  • Loc.Gov. in Turkey&The Eu. Un. 
  • Basic Ottoman Turkish II 
  • Intermediate Ottoman Turkish I 
  • MA Term Project 
  • Acad. Practices & Development 
  • Acad. Practices & Development2 
  • AcademicWriting forGR Students 
  • Turkish Politics  
  • MA Pro-seminar 
  • Master Thesis

                              Detailed Programme Facts

                              • Programme intensity Full-time
                                • Full-time duration 24 months
                              • Credits
                                120 ECTS
                              • Languages
                                • English
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                              • Delivery mode
                                On Campus

                              English Language Requirements

                              You need the following TOEFL iBT ® score:

                              • Minimum required score:

                                87

                                The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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                              Academic Requirements

                              You need the following GPA score:

                              Required score: 3

                              Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

                              Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

                              • This programme accepts GRE® scores and has provided a minimum required score range.

                                Minimum required Quantitative Reasoning score:

                                149

                                The score range represents scores typically accepted at this institution.

                                The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. The GRE® General Test contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments.

                              Application Documents and Requirements:

                              • Online Application Form Candidates can apply to more than one program via the online system. A separate application form should be filled out for each program to which a candidate wishes to apply. 
                              • Official Transcript: An official transcript, preferably sealed, issued by the Student Affairs unit of the applicant's previous university should be submitted. This document should indicate all the courses taken and the grades received by the applicant.
                              • Two Letters of Recommendation: These should be either submitted online or posted in a sealed envelope. 
                              • One Photograph
                              • Statement of Purpose
                              • Writing Sample:
                              • Result for Graduate Program Entrance Exam

                              Tuition Fee

                              • International

                                18000 USD/year
                                Tuition Fee
                                Based on the original amount of 18000 USD per year and a duration of 24 months.
                              We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.

                              Living costs for Istanbul

                              • 2000 - 3240 TRY/month
                                Living Costs

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

                              Funding

                              For scholarship opportunities please visit https://www.sabanciuniv.edu/en/graduate-scholarships

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