Political Science and International Relations Istanbul Aydin University

Overview

Offered within the Institute of Graduate Studies and accredited by YÖK, the program prepares candidates for academic careers, policy research roles, and strategic advisory positions in national and international institutions.  Political Science and International Relations at  Istanbul Aydin University  begins with advanced doctoral coursework covering political theory, comparative politics, international relations theory, international political economy, foreign policy analysis, security studies, international law, regional studies, and global governance frameworks. 

Key facts:

These courses strengthen theoretical depth and encourage critical engagement with contemporary political debates. Doctoral candidates receive comprehensive training in research methodology, quantitative and qualitative research design, advanced data analysis, academic writing, and scholarly publication standards. Emphasis is placed on theoretical framework development, hypothesis construction, empirical analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches to political inquiry. Following the completion of coursework and qualifying examinations, candidates proceed to the dissertation phase.