Program Overview
The Turkish Literature at Bilkent University is a MA programme in Humanities over 36 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 Turkish Literature 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: 36 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 Turkish Literature 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
- [\'Ottoman Divan Literature\', \'Turkish Folk Literature\', \'Turkish Literature 1839-1922 I\', \'Turkish Poetry\', \'Turkish Literature 1839-1922 II\', \'Seminar on Divan Literature\', \'The Turkish Novel\', \'Divan Literature Through Texts\', \'Seminar\', "Master\'s Thesis", \'Modernism in Turkish Literature\', \'Critical Approaches to Turkish Literature\', \'Research Methods and Academic Publication Ethics\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- For entering the M.A. program applicants must be graduates of four-year undergraduate programs, preferably in literature. Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the applicant\'s scholastic record, ALES results, level of proficiency in Turkish and English, a composition designed to assess his/her ability to critically analyze literary texts, and an interview.
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 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 36 months