Political Science and International Relations as relatively new fields of science have yielded a new perspective to enable scientists and students to perform broader analyses in social sciences.
The principle goal of this programme is to provide our students with the ability to think analytically and critically as well as comprehending and interpreting the political, social, economic, cultural phenomena and dynamics. Furthermore, in accordance with the Political Science and International Relations Bachelor Programme, our department offers a comprehensive education, enabling our students to obtain a broad perspective on Social Sciences. In this regard, our department is committed to raising individuals with self-awareness and ability to explain the current affairs.
Political Science and International Relations offer synthesis of analyses by bringing together various disciplines. The students of Political Science and International Relations Bachelor Programme in our University, benefit from the interdisciplinary education that is a combination of different areas such as Sociology, Psychology, Statistics, Law, Economics, History and Philosophy. In this department, the students are able to study the essential subjects of Theories of Political Science and International Relations, such as History of Political Thought, International Law, Comparative Politics, International Economics, Regional Politics, The Structure of Turkish Politics and Turkish Foreign Policy comprehensively.
In globalised world where various international organizations and corporations have become widespread, the professional skills such as a broad knowledge on Computer Programmes and Foreign Languages are also perceived as a core element of our curriculum. The students will be benefiting from the academic experiences of both national and international academic exchange programmes. In addition to that, our students and academic stuff are able to transfer their theoretical knowledge to actual and practical facts through conferences, panels and workshops organized by Ufuk University that elaborate on various historical and current affairs.
Through the multi-dimensional analysis skills obtained by the training provided by our Political Science and International Relations Department, our graduates start their professional lives with creative, innovative, inquisitive, productive, conscious, objective, critical-thinking, open-minded visionaries. Our graduates are able to find various positions in governmental organizations such as Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in private sector, banks, media organizations, NGOs and research centres. They are also eligible for academic career options while making graduate studies in various institutions.
- General Information
- Qualification Awarded
- Level of Qualification
- Admission Requirements
- Arrangements for the Recognition of Prior Learning
- Qualification Requirements and Regulations
- Profile of the Programme
- Key Learning Outcomes
- Occupational Profiles of Graduates
- Access to Further Studies
- Courses - Term, Credit and ECTS Credit
- Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
- Graduation Requirements
- Mode of Study
- Programme Director
- Courses – Key Learning Outcomes Relation Matrix
- NQF-HETR/Program Competencies Matrix
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General Information
Established in the 2002-2003 academic year, the Department of Political Science and International Relations offers a four-year undergraduate program leading to a B.A. degree. The academic staff consists of 3 Professors, 3 Assistant Professors and 4 Research Assistants.
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Qualification Awarded
The students who successfully complete the program are awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science in Political Science and International Relations.
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Level of Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Admission Requirements
Students are accepted through the centrally administered entrance exam conducted by ÖSYM (Student Selection and Placement Center). General admission requirements apply for both Turkish students and students of other nationalities.
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Arrangements for the Recognition of Prior Learning
At Ufuk University full-time students can be exempted from some courses within the framework of the related by laws. If the content of the course previously taken in another institution is equivalent to the course offered at Ufuk University, then the student can be exempted from this course with the approval of the related faculty/graduate school after the evaluation of the course content.
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Qualification Requirements and Regulations
A student is required to successfully complete the designated list of courses and meet the requirement of a minimum of 240 ECTS credits. The student must have a minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00 and no falling grades.
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Profile of the Programme
Political Science and International Relations offer synthesis of analyses by bringing together various disciplines. The students of Political Science and International Relations Bachelor Programme in our University, benefit from the interdisciplinary education that is a combination of different areas such as Sociology, Psychology, Statistics, Law, Economics, History and Philosophy. The principle goal of this programme is to provide our students with the ability to think analytically and critically as well as comprehending and interpreting the political, social, economic, cultural phenomena and dynamics. Furthermore, in accordance with the Political Science and International Relations Bachelor Programme, our department offers a comprehensive education, enabling our students to obtain a broad perspective on Social Sciences. In this regard, our department is committed to raising individuals with self-awareness and ability to explain the current affairs.
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Key Learning Outcomes
Programme Qualifications
1
To grasp the basic conceptual and theoretical frameworks of Political Science and International Relations discipline.
2
To apply the basic conceptual and theoretical frameworks of Political Science and International Relations discipline to contemporary and historical events.
3
To comprehend the historical development process of political and economic institutions and bodies.
4
To evaluate national and international legal framework in regards to basic concepts of law.
5
To utilize the cyclical and contemporary knowledge on regions and states such as the Balkans, Middle East, Russian Federation, Central Asia, Europe and United States of America.
6
To form a theoretical background in the fields of political philosophy and political sociology in regards to basic concepts of Political Science.
7
To think in a non reductive, critical and analitic manner.
8
To obtain the ability to take the initiative for thinking and behaving independently.
9
To be able to express themsleves freely and creatively.
10
To develop problem solving skills.
11
To utilize the conceptual and theoretical structures of Political Science and International Relations discipline effectively in developing original arguments.
12
To respond to the needs of public and private sectors.
13
To effectively use the research techniques and analyze the outcomes.
14
To obtain the skills of time management, team work and leaderships.
15
To utilize the relevant computer proggrammes relevant to the job definitions.
16
To communicate in oral and written foreign languages effectively.
17
To consider the social, scientific and professional ethical rules in conducting studies in social sciences.
18
To specialize in fields such as political philosophy, political sociology, political and social theories, international law, regional policies, international economics, international politics, Turkish foreign policy, environment and energy policies.
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Occupational Profiles of Graduates
In globalised world where various international organizations and corporations have become widespread, the professional skills such as a broad knowledge on Computer Programmes and Foreign Languages are also perceived as a core element of our curriculum. The students will be benefiting from the academic experiences of both national and international academic exchange programmes. Through the multi-dimensional analysis skills obtained by the training provided by our Political Science and International Relations Department, our graduates start their professional lives with creative, innovative, inquisitive, productive, conscious, objective, critical-thinking, open-minded visionaries. Our graduates are able to find various positions in governmental organizations such as Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in private sector, banks, media organizations, NGOs and research centres. They are also eligible for academic career options while making graduate studies in universities, research centres and various institutions.
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Access to Further Studies
The students graduating from this program may apply to graduate programs.
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Courses - Term, Credit and ECTS Credit
- 1 - Semester Type Course Code Course Name Credits ECTS Credits 1 Compulsory EKO101 ECONOMICS I: MICRO 3 4 1 Compulsory HUK115 FUNDAMENTAL KNOWLEDGE OF LAW 3 4 1 Compulsory ING101 ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS I 3 4 1 Compulsory SOS101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 3 4 1 Compulsory SİBU101 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE I 3 5 1 Compulsory SİBU109 ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCE 3 3 1 Compulsory SİBU113 ACADEMIC LITERACY 3 4 1 Compulsory TUR101 TURKISH I 0 2 - 2 - Semester Type Course Code Course Name Credits ECTS Credits 2 Compulsory EKO102 ECONOMICS II: MACRO 3 4 2 Compulsory HUK118 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 4 5 2 Compulsory ING102 ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS II 3 4 2 Compulsory SİBU102 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE II 3 5 2 Compulsory SİBU106 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 3 5 2 Compulsory TAR104 HISTORY OF CIVILIZATIONS 3 5 2 Compulsory TUR102 TURKISH II 0 2 - 3 - Semester Type Course Code Course Name Credits ECTS Credits 3 Compulsory HUK209 INTERNATIONAL LAW I 3 5 3 Compulsory ING221 PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE 3 4 3 Compulsory SIBU201 POLITICAL HISTORY I 2 4 3 Compulsory SİBU207 HISTORY OF POLITICAL THOUGHT I 3 5 3 Compulsory SİBU211 THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 3 5 3 Compulsory SİBU215 RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES I 3 5 3 Compulsory TAR201 PRINCIPLES AND REVOLUTIONS OF ATATÜRK I 0 2 - 4 - Semester Type Course Code Course Name Credits ECTS Credits 4 Compulsory HUK210 INTERNATIONAL LAW II 3 5 4 Compulsory HUK214 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW 3 5 4 Compulsory SİBU202 POLITICAL HISTORY II 2 4 4 Compulsory SİBU208 HISTORY OF POLITICAL THOUGHT II 3 5 4 Compulsory SİBU218 EUROPE IN WORLD POLITICS 3 5 4 Compulsory SİBU220 RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES II 3 4 4 Compulsory TAR202 PRINCIPLES AND REVOLUTIONS OF ATATÜRK II 0 2 - 5 - Semester Type Course Code Course Name Credits ECTS Credits 5 Compulsory SİBU301 TURKISH POLITICAL STRUCTURE 3 5 5 Compulsory SİBU303 TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY I 3 5 5 Compulsory SİBU307 FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS 3 5 5 Compulsory SİBU333 SOCIAL POLICY 3 5 5 Elective SİBU315 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES 3 5 5 Elective SİBU323 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 3 5 5 Elective SİBU325 INTERNATIONAL SECURITY 3 5 5 Elective SİBU329 GLOBALIZATION 3 5 5 Elective SİBU331 STATE AND BUREAUCRACY 3 5 - 6 - Semester Type Course Code Course Name Credits ECTS Credits 6 Compulsory EKO306 TURKISH ECONOMY 3 5 6 Compulsory SİBU302 RUSSIA AND CENTRAL ASIA IN WORLD POLITICS 3 5 6 Compulsory SOS302 POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY 3 5 6 Compulsory SİBU304 TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY II 3 5 6 Compulsory SİBU310 EU-TURKEY RELATIONS 3 5 6 Elective SİBU314 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND TERRORISM 3 5 6 Elective SİBU318 GENDER AND POLITICS 3 5 6 Elective SİBU324 DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE AND EUROPE IN THE 19. CENTURY 3 5 - 7 - Semester Type Course Code Course Name Credits ECTS Credits 7 Compulsory SİBU431 COMPARATIVE POLITICAL SYSTEMS 3 5 7 Compulsory SİBU419 CURRENT INTERNATIONAL ISSUES 3 5 7 Compulsory SİBU433 SOCIETY AND POLITICS IN MIDDLE EAST 3 5 7 Elective SİBU407 BALKANS IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS 3 5 7 Elective SİBU415 MEDIA, SOCIETY AND POLITICS 3 5 7 Elective SİBU423 DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS 3 5 7 Elective SİBU425 AFRICA IN WORLD POLITICS 3 5 7 Elective SİBU427 COLD WAR 3 5 7 Elective SİBU429 CYPRUS AND THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN 3 5 7 Elective SİBU430 SEMINAR 1 2 - 8 - Semester Type Course Code Course Name Credits ECTS Credits 8 Compulsory SİBU418 CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES 3 5 8 Compulsory SİBU436 INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY 3 5 8 Compulsory SİBU438 ASIA-PACIFIC 3 5 8 Elective SİBU404 FOREIGN POLICY OF THE USA 3 5 8 Elective SİBU428 CHINA AND SOUTH PACIFIC STUDIES 3 5 8 Elective SİBU432 CONFLICT RESOLUTION 3 5 8 Elective SİBU434 ART, POLITICS AND POLITICAL IMAGE 3 5 8 Elective SİBU440 INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL POLICY 3 5 8 Elective SİBU442 GERMAN FOREIGN POLICY 3 5 8 Elective SİBU444 MIGRATION LAW 3 5 -
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
A variety of assessment methods such as quizzes, mid-term(s), assignment(s), exercise(s), project(s), practice(s), and a final exam are implemented in the programme. Assessment methods may include classical test(s), multiple-choice test(s), homework(s), performance evaluation(s), and product evaluation(s). In order to graduate from the programme, cumulative GPA must be minimum 2.00. A course grade is constituted by evaluating the above stated elements and given by using letters. Letter grades and their associated coefficients are as follows;
Grade
Coefficient
Grade Coefficient
AA
4,00
90-100
BA
3,50
80-89
BB
3,00
70-79
CB
2,50
65-69
CC
2,00
60-64
DC
1,50
55-59
DD
1,00
50-54
FF
0,00
0-49
Success Grades
The lowest grade to be successful in a credit course is:For associate degree and undergraduate degree students; DD
Repeating Courses
Students who have received an “FF”, “FD”, “NA”(non-Attendance) or “W” (Withdrawal) in any course or “U” (Unsatisfactory) for non-credited courses must repeat it in the first semester the course is offered again. If a course has a prerequisite the ones who are not successful in the course with prerequisite cannot take that course.Repeating the Semester
Students whose cumulative grade point average is 1.99 and below at the end of the second semester are considered unsuccessful and they cannot enrol courses from upper grade. Unsuccessful students may retake the courses they failed or succeeded (CC or under) if they want to until they raise their cumulative grade point average to 2.00.Successful Students
Students whose Cum GPA are at least 2.00 in any semester are considered successful. -
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from this undergraduate program, the students are required;
To succeed in all of the courses listed in the curriculum of the program by getting the grade of at least DD/S with a minimum of 240 ECTS.
To have a Cumulative Grade point Average of 2.00 out of 4.00.
To complete their compulsory internship in a specified duration and quality.
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Mode of Study
Full-time
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Programme Director
Chair of the Department of Political Science and International Relations
Prof. Dr. Cem KARADELİFaculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences
Department of Political Science and International Relations
Dr. Rıdvan Ege Kampüsü, Kampüsü Kızılcaşar Mah. 06830
İncek-Gölbaşı/Ankara
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Courses – Key Learning Outcomes Relation Matrix
Political Science and International Relations Courses - Key Learning Outcomes Relation Matrix
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PQ2
PQ3
PQ4
PQ5
PQ6
PQ7
PQ8
PQ9
PQ10
PQ11
PQ12
PQ13
PQ14
PQ15
PQ16
PQ17
PQ18
SİBU101
X
X
X
X
EKO101
X
X
X
X
ING101
X
X
X
SİBU113
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SİBU109
X
X
X
X
SOS101
X
X
X
X
HUK115
X
X
X
X
TUR101
X
X
X
X
SİBU102
X
X
X
X
EKO102
X
X
X
X
ING102
X
X
X
TAR104
X
X
X
X
HUK118
X
X
X
X
SİBU106
X
X
X
X
TUR102
X
X
X
X
SİBU201
X
X
X
X
SİBU215
X
X
X
X
SİBU207
X
X
X
X
X
SİBU211
X
X
X
X
HUK209
X
X
X
X
ING221
X
X
X
TAR201
X
X
SİBU202
X
X
X
X
SİBU220
X
X
X
X
X
SİBU208
X
X
X
X
X
SİBU218
X
X
X
X
X
HUK210
X
X
X
X
HUK214
X
X
TAR202
X
X
SİBU301
X
X
X
X
SİBU303
X
X
X
X
SİBU307
X
X
X
X
X
SİBU333
X
X
X
X
SİBU302
X
X
X
SİBU304
X
X
X
X
SİBU310
X
X
X
X
SOS302
X
X
X
X
EKO306
X
X
X
SİBU433
X
X
X
SİBU431
X
X
X
SİBU419
X
X
X
SİBU418
X
X
X
X
SİBU436
X
X
X
SİBU438
X
X
Elective Courses
SİBU315
X
X
X
SİBU323
X
X
X
X
SİBU325
X
X
X
X
SİBU329
X
X
X
SİBU331
X
X
X
X
X
SİBU314
X
X
X
SİBU318
X
X
X
SİBU324
X
X
X
X
SİBU407
X
X
SİBU415
X
X
X
SİBU423
X
X
X
SİBU425
X
X
X
X
X
SİBU427
X
X
X
X
X
SİBU429
X
X
X
SİBU430
X
X
X
X
X
X
SİBU404
X
X
SİBU428
X
X
SİBU432
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SİBU434
X
X
X
X
X
X
SİBU440
X
X
X
X
X
X
SİBU442
X
X
SİBU444
X
X
X
X
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NQF-HETR/Program Competencies Matrix
Category
Basic Field Qualification
Programme Qualification
Knowledge 1
Has the advanced basic conceptual knowledge related to the field in a way that takes the reflections of the application into consideration.
1-To grasp the basic conceptual and theoretical frameworks of Political Science and International Relations discipline.
2-To apply the basic conceptual and theoretical frameworks of Political Science and International Relations discipline to contemporary and historical events.
11-To utilize the conceptual and theoretical structures of Political Science and International Relations discipline effectively in developing original arguments.
Knowledge 2
Can comprehend basic concepts in Social and Behavioral Sciences and has comprehensive knowledge of the relationships between concepts.
1-To grasp the basic conceptual and theoretical frameworks of Political Science and International Relations discipline.
2-To apply the basic conceptual and theoretical frameworks of Political Science and International Relations discipline to contemporary and historical events.
6-To form a theoretical background in the fields of political philosophy and political sociology in regards to basic concepts of Political Science.
Knowledge 3
Has the basic knowledge of the functioning rules of relationships
between people and societies.
4-To evaluate national and international legal framework in regards to basic concepts of law.
5-To utilize the cyclical and contemporary knowledge on regions and states such as the Balkans, Middle East, Russian Federation, Central Asia, Europe and United States of America.
18-To specialize in fields such as political philosophy, political sociology, political and social theories, international law, regional policies, international economics, international politics, Turkish foreign policy, environment and energy policies.
Knowledge 4
Has the basic knowledge of the reasons and results of the changes which societies experience.
2-To apply the basic conceptual and theoretical frameworks of Political Science and International Relations discipline to contemporary and historical events.
3-To comprehend the historical development process of political and economic institutions and bodies.
Knowledge 5
Has the knowledge of Social Research and Planning.
7-To think in a non reductive, critical and analitic manner.
10-To develop problem solving skills.
13-To effectively use the research techniques and analyze the outcomes.
Knowledge 6
Has the fundamental knowledge in theoretical and application levels to make inquiries by processing data.
13-To effectively use the research techniques and analyze the outcomes.
15-To utilize the relevant computer proggrammes relevant to the job definitions.
16-To communicate in oral and written foreign languages effectively.
Skill 1
Has the ability to analyze the theoretical knowledge related to the field and to evaluate its reflections in application.
2-To apply the basic conceptual and theoretical frameworks of Political Science and International Relations discipline to contemporary and historical events.
5-To utilize the cyclical and contemporary knowledge on regions and states such as the Balkans, Middle East, Russian Federation, Central Asia, Europe and United States of America.
18-To specialize in fields such as political philosophy, political sociology, political and social theories, international law, regional policies, international economics, international politics, Turkish foreign policy, environment and energy policies.
Skill 2
Reaches authentic information sources in social and behavioral sciences by using written and visual records.
10-To develop problem solving skills.
13-To effectively use the research techniques and analyze the outcomes.
Skill 3
Makes inquiries by processing the data related to the field by using technical capabilities and has the ability to present this information in a report format with the help of technical equipment which the field requires (computers etc.).
15-To utilize the relevant computer proggrammes relevant to the job definitions.
16-To communicate in oral and written foreign languages effectively.
Skill 4
Has the ability to use the knowledge related to the field in making decisions, implementing those decisions, and turning them into behavior.
7-To think in a non reductive, critical and analitic manner.
8-To obtain the ability to take the initiative for thinking and behaving independently.
9-To be able to express themsleves freely and creatively.
10-To develop problem solving skills.
Skill 5
Makes interdisciplinary comments relating to his/her field, to relevant sub-fields and other fields of social sciences.
6-To form a theoretical background in the fields of political philosophy and political sociology in regards to basic concepts of Political Science.
11-To utilize the conceptual and theoretical structures of Political Science and International Relations discipline effectively in developing original arguments.
18-To specialize in fields such as political philosophy, political sociology, political and social theories, international law, regional policies, international economics, international politics, Turkish foreign policy, environment and energy policies.
Competence (Working Independently and Taking Responsibility)1
Has the awareness of fulfilling responsibilities.
12-To respond to the needs of public and private sectors.
14-To obtain the skills of time management, team work and leaderships.
17-To consider the social, scientific and professional ethical rules in conducting studies in social sciences.
Competence (Working Independently and Taking Responsibility) 2
Deals with a task related to the field as either an individual or in a team
7-To think in a non reductive, critical and analitic manner.
8-To obtain the ability to take the initiative for thinking and behaving independently.
9-To be able to express themsleves freely and creatively.
10-To develop problem solving skills.
11-To utilize the conceptual and theoretical structures of Political Science and International Relations discipline effectively in developing original arguments.
Competence (Working Independently and Taking Responsibility) 3
Takes responsibilities as an individual and as a team member and uses initiative to solve a possible problem in
application.
8-To obtain the ability to take the initiative for thinking and behaving independently.
10-To develop problem solving skills.
14-To obtain the skills of time management, team work and leaderships.
Competence (Working Independently and Taking Responsibility) 4
Organizes the period and timing of multi-membered group studies about the field and related sub-fields and carries out the tasks within the limits of time which is set beforehand.
12-To respond to the needs of public and private sectors.
14-To obtain the skills of time management, team work and leaderships.
Competence (Working Independently and Taking Responsibility) 5
Behaves according to the requirements of social life and sets a good example with his/her attitudes and manners.
14- To obtain the skills of time management, team work and leaderships.
17-To consider the social, scientific and professional ethical rules in conducting studies in social sciences.
Competence (Learning) 1
Evaluates and criticizes the knowledge gained about the field in parallel with cause and effect relationship.
7-To think in a non reductive, critical and analitic manner.
8-To obtain the ability to take the initiative for thinking and behaving independently.
Competence (Learning) 2
Knows what to learn and how to learn it.
13-To effectively use the research techniques and analyze the outcomes.
17-To consider the social, scientific and professional ethical rules in conducting studies in social sciences.
Competence (Learning) 3
Specifies theoretical and application insufficiencies about the field.
7-To think in a non reductive, critical and analitic manner.
10-To develop problem solving skills.
17-To consider the social, scientific and professional ethical rules in conducting studies in social sciences.
Competence (Learning)4
Proves that s/he is capable of keeping the interest and desire about the field alive.
10-To develop problem solving skills.
11-To utilize the conceptual and theoretical structures of Political Science and International Relations discipline effectively in developing original arguments.
Competence (Learning) 5
Directs his/her learning to a further level in the same field or to a job in the same level.
2-To apply the basic conceptual and theoretical frameworks of Political Science and International Relations discipline to contemporary and historical events.
12-To respond to the needs of public and private sectors.
18-To specialize in fields such as political philosophy, political sociology, political and social theories, international law, regional policies, international economics, international politics, Turkish foreign policy, environment and energy policies.
Competence (Learning) 6
Has the competence of sharing knowledge and learning together.
9-To be able to express themsleves freely and creatively.
14-To obtain the skills of time management, team work and leaderships.
16-To communicate in oral and written foreign languages effectively. .
Competence (Learning) 7
Has gained the awareness of lifelong learning and questioning.
7-To think in a non reductive, critical and analitic manner.
10-To develop problem solving skills.
Competence (Communication and Social) 1
Expresses the knowledge and skills s/he has gained in the field both orally and written.
9-To be able to express themsleves freely and creatively.
11-To utilize the conceptual and theoretical structures of Political Science and International Relations discipline effectively in developing original arguments.
16-To communicate in oral and written foreign languages effectively.
Competence (Communication and Social) 2
Uses and applies the data s/he has gained during his/her education in business life.
12-To respond to the needs of public and private sectors.
15-To utilize the relevant computer proggrammes relevant to the job definitions.
Competence (Communication and Social) 3
When s/he becomes a part of business life, s/he reflects the difference that corporate infrastructure and conceptual variety create to his/her individual career.
8-To obtain the ability to take the initiative for thinking and behaving independently.
9-To be able to express themsleves freely and creatively. .
12-To respond to the needs of public and private sectors.
14-To obtain the skills of time management, team work and leaderships.
Competence (Communication and Social) 4
Uses his/her professional knowledge with awareness of social responsibility.
17-To consider the social, scientific and professional ethical rules in conducting studies in social sciences.
Competence (Communication and Social) 5
Turns his/her field knowledge and applications into projects and activities within the frame of social responsibility approach.
14-To obtain the skills of time management, team work and leaderships.
17-To consider the social, scientific and professional ethical rules in conducting studies in social sciences.
Competence (Communication and Social) 6
Follows the information in his/her field and communicates with colleagues (“at the level of European Language Portfolio Global Scale”, Level B1).
16-To communicate in oral and written foreign languages effectively.
Competence (Communication and Social) 7
Is able to use computer soft ware programs and information technologies at the level that his/her field requires (“European Computer Driving License”).
15-To utilize the relevant computer proggrammes relevant to the job definitions.
Competence (Field Specific)1
Complies with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values related to the field during the phase of data collection, interpretation, and publicizing the results of the implementation.
17-To consider the social, scientific and professional ethical rules in conducting studies in social sciences.
Competence (Field Specific) 2
Has sufficient awareness on the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture, the protection of cultural values and environmental protection and as well on occupational
health and safety issues.
12-To respond to the needs of public and private sectors.
17-To consider the social, scientific and professional ethical rules in conducting studies in social sciences.
Competence (Field Specific) 3
Is open to diversity and innovation
7-To think in a non reductive, critical and analitic manner.
12-To respond to the needs of public and private sectors.
Competence (Field Specific) 4
Is competent to comment on events and improve his/her point of view about social and behavioral phenomena using the knowledge provided by his/her field.
2-To apply the basic conceptual and theoretical frameworks of Political Science and International Relations discipline to contemporary and historical events.
5-To utilize the cyclical and contemporary knowledge on regions and states such as the Balkans, Middle East, Russian Federation, Central Asia, Europe and United States of America.
7-To think in a non reductive, critical and analitic manner.
11-To utilize the conceptual and theoretical structures of Political Science and International Relations discipline effectively in developing original arguments.
13-To effectively use the research techniques and analyze the outcomes.
NQF-HETR/Program Competencies Matrix
Basic Field
Program Qualifications
National Qualifications Framework
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Knowledge
1
1
Knowledge
2
3
4
5
6
Skill
1
1
Skill
2
2
3
4
5
Competence (Working Independently and Taking Responsibility)
1
1
Competence (Working Independently and Taking Responsibility)
2
2
3
3
4
5
Competence (Learning)
1
1
Competence (Learning)
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
7
Competence (Communication and Social)
1
1
Competence (Communication and Social)
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
7
Competence (Field Specific)
1
1
Competence (Field Specific)
2
2
3
4