About the Program
An exciting field of study, International Relations was born in the early 20th century as an academic discipline, offering globally focused perspectives on issues across country borders. The discussions of idealism and realism in the discipline have been enriched over time with new perspectives such as Marxism, system approach, structuralism, constructivism, English School and Copenhagen School. The discipline has sub-branches such as diplomacy, international law, international economics and international security. The discipline has expanded in the 21st century with the effect of globalization to address all kinds of relationships and developments between the state and non-state actors (individuals, groups, organizations, companies, etc.).
ASBU International Relations Department, which makes the world the subject of research, offers a rich undergraduate curriculum reflecting all the new developments and changes in the discipline. It aims to produce alternative theoretical approaches to hegemonic global politics readings with the vision of producing science which is also nourished by our tradition of İrfan.
The Difference of ASBU International Relations
The language of instruction is English. In addition, students are obliged to learn a second foreign language of their choice. The course content is structured in-depth to address issues and approaches related to country and regional specialization, as well as theoretical knowledge of discussions and paradigms for understanding international relations. Turkish foreign policy is presented with an emphasis on Turkey's neighbors and the Islamic World. In addition, a multidisciplinary training based on case analysis, project and field research is offered. The department has prioritized areas of foreign policy, security policies, peace and conflict studies, migration and diaspora studies and country and regional specialization.
Job Opportunities
Our primary goal is to ensure that our graduates are good researchers and enlightened individuals. Our graduates,
• serve in positions to direct Turkish foreign policy: diplomats in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and experts in other ministries.
• are employed in state institutions such as the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), which supports Turkish foreign policy, and the Presidency of Turks Abroad and Relative Communities.
• have the opportunity to work in international organizations such as the United Nations, the European Union and the Organization for Islamic Cooperation.
• work in national and international NGOs.
• have the opportunity to work in local and multinational companies, think tanks and the media sector operating in the private sector.
• have an academic career in related fields.