Curriculum
MA PROGRAM
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| POLS 501 Adv. Research Meth. | 3 | POLS 532 Turkish Politics | 3 |
| POLS 521 International Politics | 3 | POLS 552 Political Theory | 3 |
| POLS 541 Comparative Politics | 3 | - - Specialisation Elective | 3 |
| - - Specialisation Elective | 3 | - - Specialisation Elective | 3 |
| POLS 579 Graduate Seminar | 0 |
| Third Semester | Credits |
| POLS 690 Master's Thesis | 0 |
PHD PROGRAM
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| Specialisation Elective | 3 | Specialisation Elective | 3 |
| Specialisation Elective | 3 | Specialisation Elective | 3 |
| Specialisation Elective | 3 | Specialisation Elective | 3 |
| Specialisation Elective | 3 | Specialisation Elective | 3 |
Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination Students will be examined by a committee after the completion of at least 24 credits at the Ph.D. level. Students who pass this examination may register for POLS 790
Dissertation: Students who complete their dissertation are required to defend it.
For further information regarding the Graduate Rules and Regulations, please check the
Decree of Graduate Admission and Education
Graduate Programs in Political Science: http://www.boun.edu.tr/en_US/Content/Academic/Graduate_Catalogue/The_Institute_for_Graduate_Studies_In_Social_/Graduate_Programs_In_Political_Science_
SBE Flowcharts for Graduate Students:
http://www.sbe.boun.edu.tr/en/current-students/flow-charts-on-procedures
