Media and Communication Program

The department of Media and Communication is one of the two departments of Faculty of Communication and the education is based upon two main aims: The first aim is to have graduates who search the answer of "Why?" and who have theoretical background. The second aim is to have graduates who know the answer of "How?", and who get acquainted with the practical side of communication areas and are the media professionals of the future. The balance between the theoretical and the practical side is delicately maintained in order to accomplish these two prior aims. Besides this, the elective courses are designed to specialize the students in various areas of communication. If a student would like to pursue a career in academics he/she has the choice of selecting elective courses to better prepare for future academic studies.

The students who want to work in the field of cinema, broadcasting or journalism has a large pool of electives to choose from for their field of specialization. The academic needs of the students of Media and communication are planned according to the future of the sector and efficient career opportunities.

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.

In the framework of the regulations set by Higher Education Council of Turkey (YÖK), student  admission for this undergraduate program is made through a university entrance examination called ÖSYS.  Following the submission of students’ academic program preferences,  Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) places the students to the relevant program according to the score they  get from ÖSYS.

International students are accepted to this undergraduate program according to the score of one of the international exams they take such as SAT,ACT etc. or according to their high school diploma score.

Exchange student admission is made according to the requirements determined by bilateral agreements signed by IUE and the partner university.

Visiting students can enroll for the courses offered in this program upon the confirmation of the related academic unit. Additionally, they need to prove their English language level since the medium of instruction at IUE is English.

The students studying in this undergraduate program are required to have a Cumulative Grade Points Average (Cum.GPA) of not less than 2.00/4.00 and have completed all the courses with at least a letter grade of DD/S in the program in order to graduate. The minimum number of ECTS credits required for graduation is 240.  It is also mandatory for the students to complete their compulsory internship in a specified duration and quality.