Program Overview
The Curriculum and Instruction with Teaching Certificate (CITE) at Bilkent University is a MA programme in Education 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 education. 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 Curriculum and Instruction with Teaching Certificate (CITE) 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: USD 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,020 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ankara, Turkey
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Curriculum and Instruction with Teaching Certificate (CITE) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Educational Research\', \'Thesis Seminar I\', \'Curriculum in an International Context\', \'Written Academic Discourse I\', \'Statistics\', \'Curriculum Development and Evaluation\', \'Trends and Issues in Instruction and Assessment\', \'Written Academic Discourse II\', "Master\'s Thesis", \'Academic Practices\', \'History of Political and Educational Philosophy\', \'Restricted Elective\', \'Biology Curriculum Review I\', \'English Curriculum Review\', \'Mathematics Curriculum Review I\', \'Turkish Language and Literature Curriculum Review\', \'Developmental Psychology\', \'Curriculum and Instruction\', \'Classroom Management\', \'Introduction to Educational Science\', \'Biology Teaching Methods I\', \'School Experience I in Biology\', \'Practical Biology\', \'Measurement and Evaluation\', \'Instructional Technology and Material Design\', \'Learning and Teaching: Theory and Approach\', \'Biology Teaching Methods II\', \'School Experience II in Biology\', \'Teaching Practice in Biology\', \'Guidance\', \'Developmental Psychology\', \'Curriculum and Instruction\', \'Classroom Management\', \'Introduction to Educational Science\', \'English Teaching Methods I\', \'School Experience I in English\', \'Literature for Young Learners\', \'Measurement and Evaluation\', \'Instructional Technology and Material Design\', \'Learning and Teaching: Theory and Approach\', \'English Teaching Methods II\', \'School Experience II in English\', \'Teaching Practice in English\', \'Guidance\', \'Developmental Psychology\', \'Curriculum and Instruction\', \'Classroom Management\', \'Introduction to Educational Science\', \'Mathematics Teaching Methods I\', \'School Experience I in Mathematics\', \'Computer Technology in Mathematics Education\', \'Measurement and Evaluation\', \'Instructional Technology and Material Design\', \'Learning and Teaching: Theory and Approach\', \'Mathematics Teaching Methods II\', \'School Experience II in Mathematics\', \'Teaching Practice in Mathematics\', \'Guidance\', \'Developmental Psychology\', \'Curriculum and Instruction\', \'Classroom Management\', \'Introduction to Educational Science\', \'Turkish Language Teaching Methods\', \'School Experience I in TurkishLanguage and Literature\', \'Measurement and Evaluation\', \'Instructional Technology and Material Design\', \'Learning and Teaching: Theory and Approach\', \'Literary Text Review in Teaching Literature\', \'Turkish Literature Teaching Methods\', \'School Experience II in Turkish Language and Literature\', \'Teaching Practice in Turkish Language and Literature\', \'Guidance\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Bilkent University graduate programs offer admission to applicants who have the necessary qualifications and show promise of scholarly achievement. Each department establishes its own criteria for admission and departmental listings include more detailed information about these. The following are some of the common admission requirements for all departments:
All applicants are required to submit ALES (Akademik Personel ve Lisans\xc3\xbcst\xc3\xbc Egitimi Giris Sinavi - Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam) or GRE scores. (GMAT score is required for graduate programs in Business Administration.)
Fluency in written and oral English. Test scores are required for non-native English speakers (please see the Graduate School web sites for the list of accepted tests).
Official transcripts.
Recommendations from instructors or others qualified to evaluate academic ability.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,020 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,020 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Bilkent 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 Bilkent University
Bilkent University
Çankaya, Turkey
Bilkent 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- Application Deadline 15 December 2025
- Start Date December 2025
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
-
Teaching in Curriculum and Instruction
University of Houston Downtown -
Instruction and Curriculum - Teaching English as a Second Language
Kean University -
Curriculum and Instruction - Integrated Teaching Through the Arts
Lesley University -
Teaching (Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary Teachers)
American Public University