Overview

The Cultural Studies course at Istanbul Bilgi University has been designed to afford students a comparative and multidisciplinary approach to the analysis of cultural and social change in Turkey and the world.

Key Features

The programme is conducted by an interdisciplinary group of scholars who examines relationships between different social groups and identities, how they are constructed and their relationship with social and cultural dynamics. With a rich selection of courses the programme not only aims to provide students with an educational and scholarly environment, but also to bring together people with different backgrounds and interests.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods of Cultural Analysis

Social and Cultural Theory

Globalization, Sovereignty, and Empire

Politics of Memory, Nationalism and Commemoration

Social Change and the Turkish Novel

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

PTE Academic

55

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies View 11 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

PTE Academic

55

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Other requirements

General requirements

The online application form must be filled out completely.

Bachelor's Degree

Official Transcript

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

4500 USD / year

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Living costs

Istanbul

Turkey

2000 - 3240 TRY / month

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Funding

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