The Master of Arts Program in Political Science and International Relations at Istanbul Kent University seeks to train scholars and experts in the field of political science and international relations. The program focuses on social and political relations at a global and regional level, and examines nation-states’ relations and conflicts with each other, and international organizations’ role in these processes from a theoretical and analytical approach.

In order to graduate from the program, students should complete 8 courses totalling 60 ECTS and a seminar course in two to four semesters. Additionally, they are expected to write a thesis in their third and fourth semesters. In order to start their theses, students should have a minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4. The program can be completed between four to six semesters.

Graduates of the program can find employment in public, non-governmental or international organizations or can go on to pursue Ph.D. degrees.