Program Overview
The History at Bilkent 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 History 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 13,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,464 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ankara, Turkey
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the History 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
- [\'Academic Practices\', \'Methodology in History I\', \'Methodology in History II\', "Master\'s Thesis", \'Pre-Thesis Seminer\', \'Elective\', \'Restricted Electives\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission:
Graduates from all departments may apply to this program. An undergraduate degree in History is not a prerequisite for entering the M.A. program. All students entering the graduate program in history must take one year of preparatory courses before they begin to take Master\'s level courses of the department.
Therefore, graduates from the Faculties of Management, Engineering or Science, as well as those from Humanities and Social Sciences Faculties who are interested in history are also eligible to apply for admission. Students admitted should have passed the English Language Test (level equivalent to internet based TOEFL 82). (Also refer to the ``Graduate Admissions\'\' section in the introduction of this catalog for the general graduate admission requirements.)Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,464 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,464 (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 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months