Program Overview
The Comparative Studies in History and Society at Koc University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Comparative Studies in History and Society programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Turkey and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 14,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Comparative Studies in History and Society programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Methods and Design
- Social Theory
- Historical Sociology
- Pre-Thesis Seminar
- Thesis
- Graduate Writing
- Teaching Experience
- Social Stratification
- Nations and Nationalism
- Comparative Perspectives on the Middle East
- Etatist Policies in Comparative Perspective
- Science, Technology, and Society
- Migration and Population Movements
- Advanced Topics in the History of Culture and Society
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- ALES Score (required for all Turkish Nationals, Y\xc3\x96K requires minimum of 55 equally weighted)
- GRE Scores (required for foreign applicants; strongly recommended for ECON applicants who are Turkish nationals. )
- Official Transcripts from all universities attended.
- Statement of Purpose
- Required for all applicants. It should not exceed 2,000 words focusing on the following questions:
- Why do you apply to Ko\xc3\xa7 University?
- Why do you apply to the particular program?
- What are your career objectives?
- For applicants of PhD programs what are your research interests and who do you want to work with?
- Application fee of (35 TL or 20 USD or 15 Euro) must be paid to one of the below account numbers. Please indicate student name and "GSSSH Yuk. Lisans" explanation in the payment. Please include your bank receipt in your application pack.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 14,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 14,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Koc University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Koc University
Koc University
Sarıyer, Turkey
Koc University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months