Program Overview

Program Overview

The Göç Çalmalar (Tezsiz) Yüksek Lisans Program, or Migration Studies Non-Thesis Master's Program, is offered by the Istanbul Beykent University Graduate Education Institute, Department of International Relations. The program aims to analyze the phenomenon of migration from a multidisciplinary perspective, covering fields such as architecture, design, urban planning, economics, technology, art, philosophy, and social dynamics.

Program Details

Program Objective and Structure

The program seeks to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of migration, its spatial, cultural, economic, and social dimensions, and its impact on urban and spatial development. The program consists of 10 courses and a term project, totaling 90 ECTS credits, and can be completed in 1.5 years (maximum 3 semesters).

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree. As per the amendment published in the Official Gazette on May 10, 2018, a LES (Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam) score is not required for non-thesis master's programs. Since the program is taught in Turkish, there is no foreign language requirement.

Recognition of Prior Learning

According to Article 10 of the Beykent University Graduate Education and Teaching Regulations, students may be admitted to the program through lateral transfer, provided they meet the conditions set by the Institute Board. Students who have taken courses in another university's graduate program may have those courses recognized towards the minimum course load, subject to the approval of the department chair and the Institute Board.

Program Profile

The program is designed for researchers, urban planners, architects, sociologists, policymakers, and students from related disciplines who wish to understand and interpret the relationship between migration and urban development. The program includes theoretical courses, applied workshops, fieldwork, and seminars, and provides opportunities for students to interact with experts from various disciplines.

Research Areas and Departmental Opportunities

The program focuses on migration and urban relations, and provides students with the opportunity to examine global migration policies and spatial changes through various national and international research projects and collaborations.

Key Program Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

• Evaluate migration and spatial change processes critically
• Identify problems and develop solution proposals
• Prepare urban planning, design, and architectural projects in the context of migration
• Conduct academic research and produce original work
• Collaborate with different disciplines to conduct research, analysis, and interpretation
• Develop effective written and verbal communication skills

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various sectors, including:

• Public institutions (migration administration, municipalities, planning units, social services)
• International organizations (UN Migration Agency, UNHCR, IOM)
• Non-governmental organizations (migration rights associations, refugee support centers)
• Research centers and academic institutions
• Architecture, urban planning, and design offices
• Consulting and policy development

Progression to Higher Degree Programs

According to the YÖK Graduate Education and Teaching Regulations dated April 20, 2016, graduates of non-thesis master's programs are not eligible to pursue doctoral education.