General Informations
Program Objectives and Structure
The undergraduate program in Sociology aims to equip students with the perspectives, methods, and theoretical, methodological, and technical skills necessary for the analysis of social phenomena. Based on an interdisciplinary approach, the program also includes courses in psychology, economics, philosophy, law, and history.
During the first two years, students receive a solid foundation in sociology and related disciplines. In the third and fourth years, elective courses allow them to specialize in different areas, while courses taken in other faculties offer opportunities to explore new perspectives.
Throughout the program, students are encouraged to apply their knowledge through research projects, presentations, and the analysis of social events in Turkey and around the world. A compulsory internship at the end of the third year provides valuable professional experience and reinforces the practical application of sociological knowledge. In the fourth year, the senior thesis—usually based on field research—marks the culmination of the program and must be successfully defended before a departmental jury.
The language of instruction is French, offering privileged access to a vast body of literature in the social sciences and fostering a comparative perspective. This feature strengthens international collaborations and exchange opportunities, particularly with France, through university partnerships and the Erasmus program. Each year, many students spend a semester at European universities and welcome incoming exchange students from abroad.
Graduate Programs
The department also offers the following programs:
- Master’s in Sociology– taught in French, focusing on the development of original theoretical approaches supported by field research.
- Professional Master’s in Social Studies on Turkey– taught in Turkish, designed to deepen the multidimensional analysis of contemporary issues in Turkish society.
- PhD in Sociology– taught in French, aimed at producing original research grounded in robust theoretical reflection and in-depth fieldwork.