PSYCHOLOGY (Turkish-Master's Thesis)

LEVEL: Master's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 7, EQF-LLL: Level 7, QF-EHEA: Second Cycle

Aim

  • The Master's Programme in Psychology aims to provide students with detailed theoretical knowledge on the main subfields of psychology and aims to equip students with ethical awareness. In addition, the programme intends to provide students with the knowledge of research methods and statistics necessary for conducting research in the psychology field, obtaining results and interpret them.
Objective

  • To gain sufficient theoretical knowledge in the basic subfields of psychology. To have ethical awareness. To have the necessary knowledge of research methods and statistics in the field of psychology
Qualification Awarded

Level of Qualification

This program is a program that provides education at the master's level. (Level 7)

Field of Education

Social and Behavioural Science

Specific Admission Requirements

Science exam, GPA and ALES score

Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

Recognition of previous formal learning is done at the national level according to the framework regulations of the Higher Education Institution and the relevant regulations of Istanbul Altınbaş University.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

To apply for the Psychology Thesis Master's Program, candidates must have successfully completed a four-year undergraduate program at a university with domestic or international equivalency. For current eligibility criteria and regulations, please visit the Graduate Education Institute's website at (https://enstitu.altinbas.edu.tr/).

Profile of the Programme

The Psychology (Thesis) Master's program is an applied postgraduate program that combines theoretical knowledge with case studies and research projects. The program aims to equip students with methodology, technical knowledge, and critical thinking skills in the field of psychology to contribute academically. It is designed for candidates aspiring to work in Social Psychology and Developmental Psychology.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples

Graduates who have completed their master's degree can work in relevant units in government institutions, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations related to psychology. Additionally, they may find employment as educators or researchers at state or foundation universities.

Access to Further Studies

Students graduated from this programme can apply to PhD programmes.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate, the following conditions must be met:
a) Successfully complete the credit courses and seminar courses included in the education plan in which the student is registered.
Having completed the course and having a GPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00.
b) To be successful in the thesis defense exam.
c) To meet other conditions required for graduation as approved by the Senate.
c) To submit at least three bound copies and an electronic copy of the master's thesis, which is found to be appropriate in terms of form, to the Institute within one month from the date of taking the thesis exam.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Formal Education )

Full time

Facilities

Alongside mandatory courses in various subfields of psychology, our program offers a diverse range of elective courses, opportunities to take courses from other disciplines, access to expert faculty specialized in different areas of psychology, practical application-focused courses in addition to theoretical ones, and the chance to participate in scientific and social activities within the field.

Address, Programme Director or Equivalent

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BURAK EMRE GÜRSOY

ECTS Coordinator

  • Assist. Prof. Dr. BURAK EMRE GÜRSOY