Program Overview
The Media and Design at Bilkent University is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 12 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 arts & design. 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 Media and Design 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: 12 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 Media and Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Theory and Method in Media Visual and Cultural Studies\', \'Academic Practices\', \'Graduate Studio I\', \'Graduate Studio II\', \'Seminar in Research Topics\', "Master\'s Thesis"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission
Applicants are required to have a four-year undergraduate degree. In addition to the general requirements set forth by the university, admittance to the program is determined by the results of an interview and the evaluation of the portfolios consisting of media and design works that have been done before (fiction writing, drawings, illustrations, graphic designs, scripts, storyboards, slides, photographs, web designs, animation projects, and/or videos). The date and place of the interview are announced each year by the University.
Degree Requirements:
After the completion of at least 24 units of course work in two successive terms, the candidates must take two research seminars in their area of interest and prepare and submit a thesis project of media and design that also contains a written component. The duration of the program is four semesters.
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 2012-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months