PROGRAM
GAU
International Relations (BSc)
About Program
International relations is one of the most popular study areas for international students. It is the study of international problems and issues, which cover political, economic, military, technological, cultural and environmental subjects. Students enrolled in the BSc program are required to complete 44 basic courses with 132 credits and the internship at the end of the third year which must be minimum of 30 calendar days. Courses of the department include political science, law, diplomacy, international politics, geopolitics, geostrategy, political history and political thought, European studies, international organizations, economics, business as well as regional area studies focusing on important regions of the world politics. On completing the program, the students are expected to acquire competency in conceptual and historical information regarding international social and political phenomena, critical and analytical thinking, the development of oral communication, written, and research skills in English, an inter-disciplinary approach to both regional and global conflicts as well as conflict resolution strategies, and theoretical and practical capability for development of leadership, teamwork, decision making, and problem solving skills.
Succesful graduates of the program will have the opportunity to seek employment in diplomatic areas, public institutions, international organisations, private companies with international connections, media as well as universities and strategic research organisations.
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of job opportunities for graduates of International Relations department. Graduates may work for governmental agencies such as diplomatic services, non-governmental organizations, international organizations as well as multinational corporations. Other job areas where an International Relations degree would be useful include local governments and municipalities, think tank organizations, media, publishing companies, charity organizations, universities, and financial institutions.
Future opportunities
- International Relations Expert
- Political Analyst
- Diplomat
- Foreign Relations Advisor
- Politician
- EU Expert
Student Opinions
Departmental Courses
| Year 1 |
| Fall |
| BUS101 | Intro. to Business Management | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:8 |
| COMP103 | Computer Applications I | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
| PSYC100 | Intro. to Behavioural Science I: Psychology | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
| POLS101 | Introduction to Political Science | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:8 |
| EGL101 | Development of Reading Skills | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
| NH001 | National History I | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
| TFL101 | Turkish as a Foreign Language I (for Non-Natives) | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
| Spring |
| IRE102 | Introduction to International Relations | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:8 |
| COMP104 | Computer Applications II | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
| HIS104 | World History & Civilizations | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:8 |
| SOCY100 | Intro. to Behavioural Science : Sociology | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
| EGL102 | Development of Writing Skill | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
| NH002 | National History II | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
| TFL102 | Turkish as a Foreign Language II (for Non-Natives) | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
| Year 2 |
| Fall |
| BUS211 | Microeconomics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
| IRE201 | Comparative Politics I | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
| BUS205 | Statistics I | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
| PUB203 | Introduction to Law | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
| CS201 | Communication Skills I | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
| TURK001 | Turkish I(for Turkish Student) | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
| Spring |
| BUS212 | Macroeconomics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
| IRE204 | Comparative Politics II | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
| IRE208 | International Relations Theory | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
| IRE206 | Third World Politics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
| CS202 | Communication Skills II | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
| TURK002 | Turkish II | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
| Year 3 |
| Fall |
| POLS301 | European Political History | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE301 | International Organisations | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE305 | History & Politics of the Middle East | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE309 | International Law | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| EL001 | Departmental Elective | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| EL002 | Non-Departmental Elective | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| Spring |
| IRE302 | History & Politics of the Balkans | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE308 | Global Peace & Security | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE312 | Foreign Policy Analysis | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS304 | Political Ideologies | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| EL003 | Departmental Elective | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| EL004 | Non-Departmental Elective | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| STJ030 | Internship | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:0 |
| Year 4 |
| Fall |
| POLS401 | Political Sociology | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS407 | Global Political Economy | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE403 | Turkish Diplomatic History & Foreign Politics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE405 | International Politics of Cyprus | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| EL005 | Departmental Elective | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:5 |
| EL006 | Non-Departmental Elective | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:5 |
| Spring |
| IRE404 | European Union Studies | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE408 | Conflict Studies & Dispute Settlement | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS413 | Contemporary Human Rights | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| EL007 | Departmental Elective | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:5 |
| EL008 | Departmental Elective | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:5 |
| EL009 | Non-Elective | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:5 |
| Elective Courses |
| IRE317 | Diplomatic Protocol | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE425 | Diplomatic Correspondence | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE417 | International Conflict Case Studies | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE304 | The Caucasus & Central Asia | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE411 | Post Cold War International Relations | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE412 | Us Foreign Policy | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE415 | Turkey-Eu Relations | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE419 | Research Methods | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE420 | Graduation Project | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE421 | Greek-Turkish Relations | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE422 | Euro-Mediterranean Relations | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE423 | History and Poilitics of the Far East | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS302 | Political Psychology | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS303 | Turkish Politics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS408 | Media Politics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS409 | Nation State & Nationalism | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS410 | Gender Politics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS412 | Theories of Democracy | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS414 | International Environmental Politics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS416 | Theories of State | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| ECON318 | Labor Economics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| ECON408 | Turkish Economy | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| ECON415 | Environmental Economics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| BUS306 | Management Information Systems | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS309 | Analysis of Articulations of Political Thought in Films | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
Faculty Presentation Video
About Program
International relations is one of the most popular study areas for international students. It is the study of international problems and issues, which cover political, economic, military, technological, cultural and environmental subjects. Students enrolled in the BSc program are required to complete 44 basic courses with 132 credits and the internship at the end of the third year which must be minimum of 30 calendar days. Courses of the department include political science, law, diplomacy, international politics, geopolitics, geostrategy, political history and political thought, European studies, international organizations, economics, business as well as regional area studies focusing on important regions of the world politics. On completing the program, the students are expected to acquire competency in conceptual and historical information regarding international social and political phenomena, critical and analytical thinking, the development of oral communication, written, and research skills in English, an inter-disciplinary approach to both regional and global conflicts as well as conflict resolution strategies, and theoretical and practical capability for development of leadership, teamwork, decision making, and problem solving skills.
Succesful graduates of the program will have the opportunity to seek employment in diplomatic areas, public institutions, international organisations, private companies with international connections, media as well as universities and strategic research organisations.
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of job opportunities for graduates of International Relations department. Graduates may work for governmental agencies such as diplomatic services, non-governmental organizations, international organizations as well as multinational corporations. Other job areas where an International Relations degree would be useful include local governments and municipalities, think tank organizations, media, publishing companies, charity organizations, universities, and financial institutions.
Future opportunities
- International Relations Expert
- Political Analyst
- Diplomat
- Foreign Relations Advisor
- Politician
- EU Expert
Student Opinions
Departmental Courses
| Year 1 |
| Fall |
| BUS101 | Intro. to Business Management | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:8 |
| COMP103 | Computer Applications I | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
| PSYC100 | Intro. to Behavioural Science I: Psychology | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
| POLS101 | Introduction to Political Science | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:8 |
| EGL101 | Development of Reading Skills | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
| NH001 | National History I | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
| TFL101 | Turkish as a Foreign Language I (for Non-Natives) | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
| Spring |
| IRE102 | Introduction to International Relations | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:8 |
| COMP104 | Computer Applications II | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
| HIS104 | World History & Civilizations | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:8 |
| SOCY100 | Intro. to Behavioural Science : Sociology | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
| EGL102 | Development of Writing Skill | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
| NH002 | National History II | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
| TFL102 | Turkish as a Foreign Language II (for Non-Natives) | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
| Year 2 |
| Fall |
| BUS211 | Microeconomics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
| IRE201 | Comparative Politics I | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
| BUS205 | Statistics I | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
| PUB203 | Introduction to Law | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
| CS201 | Communication Skills I | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
| TURK001 | Turkish I(for Turkish Student) | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
| Spring |
| BUS212 | Macroeconomics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
| IRE204 | Comparative Politics II | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
| IRE208 | International Relations Theory | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
| IRE206 | Third World Politics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
| CS202 | Communication Skills II | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
| TURK002 | Turkish II | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
| Year 3 |
| Fall |
| POLS301 | European Political History | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE301 | International Organisations | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE305 | History & Politics of the Middle East | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE309 | International Law | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| EL001 | Departmental Elective | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| EL002 | Non-Departmental Elective | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| Spring |
| IRE302 | History & Politics of the Balkans | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE308 | Global Peace & Security | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE312 | Foreign Policy Analysis | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS304 | Political Ideologies | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| EL003 | Departmental Elective | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| EL004 | Non-Departmental Elective | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| STJ030 | Internship | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:0 |
| Year 4 |
| Fall |
| POLS401 | Political Sociology | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS407 | Global Political Economy | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE403 | Turkish Diplomatic History & Foreign Politics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE405 | International Politics of Cyprus | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| EL005 | Departmental Elective | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:5 |
| EL006 | Non-Departmental Elective | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:5 |
| Spring |
| IRE404 | European Union Studies | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE408 | Conflict Studies & Dispute Settlement | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS413 | Contemporary Human Rights | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| EL007 | Departmental Elective | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:5 |
| EL008 | Departmental Elective | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:5 |
| EL009 | Non-Elective | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:5 |
| Elective Courses |
| IRE317 | Diplomatic Protocol | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE425 | Diplomatic Correspondence | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE417 | International Conflict Case Studies | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE304 | The Caucasus & Central Asia | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE411 | Post Cold War International Relations | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE412 | Us Foreign Policy | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE415 | Turkey-Eu Relations | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE419 | Research Methods | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE420 | Graduation Project | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE421 | Greek-Turkish Relations | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE422 | Euro-Mediterranean Relations | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| IRE423 | History and Poilitics of the Far East | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS302 | Political Psychology | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS303 | Turkish Politics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS408 | Media Politics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS409 | Nation State & Nationalism | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS410 | Gender Politics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS412 | Theories of Democracy | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS414 | International Environmental Politics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS416 | Theories of State | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| ECON318 | Labor Economics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| ECON408 | Turkish Economy | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| ECON415 | Environmental Economics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| BUS306 | Management Information Systems | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
| POLS309 | Analysis of Articulations of Political Thought in Films | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |