Media and Communication Studies (With Thesis) Program

The media has become an important determinant of the processes of communication we encounter in our daily lives. To understand, to explain and to – in times of necessity - manipulate media and these processes of communication requires an interdisciplinary approach encompassing disciplines ranging from political science to psychology.

Today, the speed of change in both communication technologies and our daily-life practices augment the need for professionals, who are specialized in the field of communications, who are critical and who will use their knowledge and capabilities with ethical responsibilities.

In this respect, the aim of the offered masters program is to produce graduates who

Acknowledge the importance of freedom of expression in social, political and aesthetic spheres; realize the value of critical thinking and ethical liability in all forms of communication and act accordingly,

Have a full grasp of the theoretical background congruent with the field’s interdisciplinary characteristic; possess research and practice oriented problem solving skills; capably transform all these assets into theoretical contributions to the field through their analytical thinking,

Can contribute to the emerging approaches and discussions in the subfields of communication – such as, radio, television, internet, journalism, public communication, film and video, advertising, public relations,

Are knowledged as much about consumption/interpretation processes as production processes of messages produced in different forms of communication; hence, can transform their knowledge into public service through the citizenry responsibility of being media literate,

Can closely follow and be pro-active about the changes in communication technologies and their effects on our daily lives,

Are equipped with attributes that will enable them to respond to local and international demands with a qualified and responsible understanding of communication.

To see the course details (such as objectives, learning outcomes, content, assessment and ECTS workload), click the relevant Course Code given in the table below.

The students studying in this second cycle program with thesis are required:

to take a minimum of 7 courses with a minimum of 21 local credits,  one seminar course, and a thesis.  (The seminar and  thesis are non-credit and graded on a pass/fail basis.)

to succeed in all the courses with a letter grade of at least CC/S 

to have a Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.00/4.00 with a minimum of 120 ECTS credits.

 A-2-FOREIGN NATIONALS:

To hold an Undergraduate Degree Diploma from a (4 year) higher education institution that is recognized by the Higher Education Board, (To graduate from undergraduate program of Department of Psychology to apply for Experimental Psychology master program, to graduate from Faculty of Law for Special Law master program)

To be exempt from foreign language proficiency, students need to meet the below requirements:

To be graduated from a higher education program in which the medium of instruction is the same language as in the master program applied for within three years following their graduation,

To obtain the scores in the exams specified below, or obtain an equivalent score in the internationally recognized foreign language exams that are deemed equivalent to the exams specified below by the Higher Education Board.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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