Overview
The areas of specialization of the History program from Bogazici University offered include Ancient, Ottoman/Turkish, European (including the Byzantine Empire), Asian History, and the History of Art and Architecture. The areas of specialization in Ottoman/Turkish, European and Asian History focus on the political, social, economic, and cultural aspects of medieval, the early modern, and modern periods of the respective areas.
What you'll study
The concentration in Byzantine History within the area of specialization in European History focuses on the social and economic history of the Byzantine Empire and its interrelationships with Western Europe and the Middle East.
The area of specialization in Ancient History focuses on the ancient history and archaeology of Anatolia within the matrix of the eastern Mediterranean region. The specialization in the History of Art and Architecture focuses on the art, visual culture and material environment of the Eastern Mediterranean, concentrating on the Seljuk and Ottoman heritage within their broader cultural, social, political, and aesthetic context.
Degree requirements
Students in the M.A. Program are expected to achieve competence in graduate research. The program also provides the department with evidence for the evaluation of those who wish to apply to the Ph.D. program. Students of the M.A. Program in History are required to take 24 credits of coursework spread over two semesters, and the submission and defense of an M.A. thesis. The students of the M.A. Program in History are expected to know the language(s) of their area of specialization.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Historiography
- Method and Theory in the History of Art, Architecture and Visual Culture
- Method & Theory in Archeology
- M.A. Thesis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
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Disciplines
Architecture History Art History View 20 other Masters in History in TurkeyAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- GPA: 2.75/4.00
- GRE / GMAT: ALES Equal Weight 60 or Verbal 60 or [GRE Quantitative score of 149 and GRE Verbal score of 149 and Analytical Writing score of 3.5] is accepted.
- Official Transcript
- An undergraduate degree diploma or a graduation document.
- Statement of Purpose: Required, Written in English, double spaced, not exceeding 4 pages, stating research interest. Candidates applying to English preparatory class may write their Statement of Purpose in Turkish.
- Reference letter: Two letters
Tuition Fee
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International
569 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 569 EUR per year during 24 months.
International: 5940.00 TL/year
Living costs for Istanbul
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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