As global trends increasingly emphasize human-centered studies, sociology has emerged as a rising discipline, gaining more visibility each day. Acknowledging the interdisciplinary turn in contemporary sociology, the Department of Sociology at Bahçeşehir University accelerates its scientific research, educational activities, and applied projects with a strong academic staff from fields such as History, Anthropology, Political Science, and Literature.
We conduct research in areas such as social media, energy, migration, youth, crime and risk, social movements, gender, and folklore. We invite young individuals who aspire to compete on a global scale to join us in the 2020–2021 academic year. In a world—and a country—undergoing rapid social change, the importance of sociological studies is steadily increasing. In this context, there is a need to educate individuals who, in addition to having a solid foundation in sociological theory, can also absorb methodological, philosophical, political, economic, and humanistic approaches and apply them in practice.
The aim of this program is to produce graduates who possess strong methodological and analytical thinking skills, a high level of awareness regarding global and local dynamics, and the competence to conduct research in various fields—well-equipped for global competition. What sets this program apart is its interdisciplinary framework, which emphasizes the intersections of sociology with education, psychology, anthropology, international relations, philosophy, and history—an approach rarely seen in traditional sociology programs.
The curriculum and research topics include social movements, migration studies, radical political ideologies, social conflict and its resolutions, and social problems stemming from current global conditions. The Sociology Department also offers opportunities for Double Major and Minor programs.
To graduate from Bahçeşehir University, students must complete a total of 240 ECTS credits. During the first two years, students take core sociology courses such as Introduction to Sociology, Research Methods, Anthropology, Social Psychology, Statistics in Social Sciences, Urban Sociology, Social Stratification, and Theoretical Perspectives. All first-year courses are compulsory. Starting in the second year, students take elective courses alongside the required ones to strengthen their theoretical background and research skills.
In the third year, some elective courses are categorized as general electives, which aim to broaden students’ worldviews and provide additional skills (e.g., foreign languages, philosophy, history, music). In the fourth year, students choose a specialization area (such as Political Sociology, Urban Sociology, Migration Studies, or Gender Studies) and take departmental electives accordingly. They also develop and present a research project in a two-semester seminar course. Students may also choose to take COOP courses, described in detail below, as electives.
The mission of the Sociology Program is to educate future sociologists who are inquisitive, capable of analytical and critical thinking, equipped with problem-solving and social innovation skills, adaptable to global conditions, proficient in information and communication technologies, conscious of contributing to society through value creation, respectful of diversity, and committed to improving the quality of life in both Turkey and the world.
To generate knowledge through research and development in sociology and use it to develop creative solutions to social problems by understanding both global and local contexts and the relationship between them.
To train individuals with high awareness of sustainability, capable of analyzing and addressing social issues within an interdisciplinary framework, and equipped with 21st-century personal and professional competencies to improve quality of life.
To cultivate creative and entrepreneurial individuals capable of conducting sociological research that creates value in global competition, through effective use of technology.
To foster individuals who can adapt their personal and professional skills to changing conditions in both public and private institutions, using continuous learning and innovative, critical thinking.
Learn, compare, and apply classical and contemporary sociological perspectives to social phenomena.
Identify fundamental methodological approaches used in establishing sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global scales.
Apply theoretical and practical knowledge in social sciences statistics.
Gain foundational knowledge from other disciplines that contribute to sociology (such as psychology, history, political science, communication, and literature) and apply this knowledge to sociological analysis.
Understand and apply scientific and ethical principles in the collection, interpretation, and dissemination of sociological data, and develop effective communication skills to share findings.
Use computer software for qualitative and quantitative analysis, and develop an aptitude for following new advancements in sociological research.
Identify and gain knowledge of various sociological subfields, such as urban and rural sociology, demography, political sociology, gender studies, body sociology, visual sociology, art sociology, work sociology, sociology of religion, knowledge, and crime.
Understand the philosophical and historical positioning of sociology as a scientific discipline.
Gain awareness of social issues in Turkish society, approach them critically, and understand the works of Turkish sociologists.
Develop awareness of global social processes and apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects.
Demonstrate the ability to define a research question, design a research project, and write a completed report—individually or as part of a team.
Transfer sociological knowledge to secondary education when applicable.
With their interdisciplinary education, our graduates can find a wide range of employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors. They can work in media and press organizations, research companies, think tanks, industrial and commercial enterprises, local governments, R&D departments, public relations, and human resources departments, as well as educational institutions.
Additionally, graduates who receive pedagogical formation training may work as “Philosophy Group Teachers” in secondary schools, especially in private colleges and Anatolian high schools that offer foreign language instruction.
The previous rankings and base scores for the Sociology Department have been announced. The scores and rankings are based on university placement results from the TYT-AYT (YKS) exams. You can compare your score and ranking to make informed preferences.
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