International Relations – (B.A.)

The Department of International Relations aims to provide its students with the skills to view and analyse a variety of cases and problems concerning international economic, political, social, and diplomatic issues by using the basic premises of political science.

The field of international relations no longer deals exclusively with inter-state relations but also includes interactions among societies, civil society organizations, transnational actors, and individuals. The Department of International Relations develops students that that can assess the multilevel networks of relations on the global scene, run interdisciplinary research with theoretical and thematic explanations, and adapt themselves to the dynamics of ongoing globalization.

We are inviting you to be a part of Department of International Relations and enhance your personal development and knowledge

The Department Facilities

With its experienced academic staff, comprehensive and flexible curriculum and up-to-date course contents, Yasar University’s Department of International Relations offers high quality education at universal standards. The department has reinforced its commitment to quality graduates through its formal partnerships with universities abroad, Erasmus contracts for student exchange, internships, and cooperation with European Union institutions and other international organizations. Students are also offered and encouraged to have a dual degree and/or double-major degree as well as an additional foreign language-besides English, the language of instruction.

Curriculum and Syllabi

The Department of International Relations offers their students courses within the different disciplines of the social sciences; i.e., political science, sociology, law, economics, and philosophy; carefully establishing a balance between theory and practice. The curriculum and syllabi are updated in parallel with developments in the international arena, thereby keeping student familiar with the prevailing mood and ongoing problems in international relations. In addition, the department encourages specialization by offering a variety of class selections.

Job Opportunities for Graduates

The Department of International Relations prepares its students for a wide range of job opportunities in terms of employment facilities, individual interests and preferences. Our graduates may find employment in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or other public agencies, in local agencies of the European Union, in international organizations and their regional agencies, in research centers and civil society organizations, in regional or local offshoots of multinational corporations (MNC), in consulting companies, in local and international banks, media and communication companies, or they may develop an academic career by enrolling in MA and PhD programs in universities abroad or in Turkey.