Program Overview
The History at Istanbul Sehir 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 8,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 8,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Istanbul, 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
- Critical Academic Writing
- Historiography in Global Perspective
- Approaching Ottoman History
- Approaching Urban History
- Approaching Islamic History
- Graduate Seminar
- MA Thesis
- Topics in World History
- Topics in European History
- Topics in Byzantine History
- Topics in History of Turkic Peoples
- Topics in Judeo-Christian History
- Topics in Regional Histories
- Empires and Nationalisms
- Comparative Modernities in Historical Perspective
- Auto/Biography
- Late Ottoman Intellectual History
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate diploma (or higher)
GPA\xc2\xa0minimum: 2,5/4,0 or 65/100.
At least 2 reference(s) must be provided.
A motivation letter must be added to your application.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 8,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 8,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: USD 8,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 8,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Istanbul Sehir 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 İstanbul Şehir University
İstanbul Şehir University
Kartal, Turkey
İstanbul Şehir University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months