This course provides an overview of European integration and external relations, covering history, actors, policies, and theories. It analyses case studies like migration and cultural diplomacy to develop critical evaluation skills in understanding EU politics.

This course consists of lectures introducing key concepts and theories in political science, similar to those attended by first-year students. Tutorials focus on developing analytical, presentation, writing, and reading skills essential for political science research and writing. Students learn to apply political science theories, critically analyse arguments, orally present academic texts, and structure academic writing to contribute to academic debates.

This course provides an overview of the historical development, main theories, and central actors in international relations, covering topics like humanitarian intervention, civil wars, trade, development, and climate change. Divided into three parts, it delves into theoretical perspectives, contemporary themes, and culminates in writing a scientific essay on a relevant IR topic, fostering critical analysis and research skills.

This course explores public policy within the context of societal change, focusing on the dynamics of policymaking, politics, and governance. Students analyse the nature of governments, policymaking processes, and the relationship between politics and policymaking, while examining contemporary political issues. Through this analysis, students learn to critically evaluate multi-level governance processes and the role of knowledge and conflict in policymaking.

This course analyses the dynamic relationship between the European Union and the United States, considering both cooperation and conflict. It covers theoretical perspectives, historical analysis, and current case studies on geopolitical, geoeconomic, and transnational issues in transatlantic relations. The course concludes with a negotiation simulation to provide students with firsthand experience in EU-US interaction.

This course analyses Turkey-EU relations, exploring their complexity across political, economic, cultural, and social dimensions. Students study key international relations and EU integration theories to understand topics like enlargement, economic relations, military cooperation, identity politics, border disputes, irregular migration, counter-terrorism, and public opinion. Through critical analysis, students gain insight into the multifaceted nature of Turkey-EU relations.