Faculty of Economic, Administrative and Social Sciences
Journalism
Applications open
Tuition and study format
Academic year: 2026/27
Intakes and application dates
- 2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications openJanuary 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027
Programme information package
The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.
Programme definition
History
The Department of Journalism was established in 2014 and operates within the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences. continues
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Title: Journalist
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Bachelor's Degree (EQF-LLL Level 6)
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish Citizens: Students are accepted to the program through central placement according to SÖZ score type. Students placed in the program by ÖSYM must complete their financial obligations and register definitively within the announced registration dates. Foreign Nationals: Foreign students are accepted in accordance with the criteria determined by the University Senate. Please review the relevant web page. Horizontal Transfer: A student who has started his or her education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for horizontal transfer. The student's acceptance is examined and evaluated individually before the start of the semester, taking into account each student's conditions and the degree to which he/she will apply. Please review the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Horizontal Transfer Directive Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, with Double Major and Minor Regulation on the Principles of Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer Exchange Students: Student exchange programs approved by the university and the framework of which is determined by an agreement Students from home and abroad can take the courses offered in the program. Geri bildirim gönder Yan paneller Geçmiş Kaydedilenler Katkıda bulunun
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students' previous education and achievements can be recognized in accordance with the "Istanbul Nişantaşı University Recognition of Previously Acquired Qualifications, Course Equivalence and Adaptation Principles Directive" and exemption from the necessary courses can be provided accordingly. Link to access the instructions:
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Requirements and Rules are as explained in the "Graduation Requirements" section
Profile of The Programme
Vision: The main purpose of the journalism department is to train future journalists who can produce in traditional and new media environments by adhering to the ethical principles of the field. Mission: It is aimed to raise students as academically equipped people who know the sector, to adapt to professional life during their university years, and to train them with the qualifications and competence to work in media organizations in the world and in Turkey. Our curriculum, structured to allow students to present their work in different media environments, has been prepared to provide interdisciplinary knowledge. Aims / Targets: In line with the education they receive, it is aimed to raise individuals who know the theoretical approaches and practices in the field of journalism, who can follow the professional, scientific and technological developments in the field and put them into practice, who are specialized in different fields of journalism, who are creative, investigative and have a sense of social responsibility.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Our graduates have the opportunity to work as a reporter or manager in media organizations, television news services, news agencies, online newspapers, news portals, magazines, and as a media consultant in the public and private sectors.
Access to Further Studies
A student who successfully completes the program can apply for master's and doctoral degrees in the field of Journalism or other branches of science that accept students from this field.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the semester must have attended at least 70% of the theoretical courses and at least 80% of the applied courses in order to take the final exam. Students are subject to midterm and final exams for each course. The success grade is included in the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. may also be evaluated as the midterm exam grade). The contribution of the final exam is 40% and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. For the measurement and evaluation criteria of each course, you can click on the course name in the Curriculum (below). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Exam and Success Evaluation System Directive Nişantaşı University Foreign Languages Department Education and Examination Directive Nişantaşı University Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (Nişantaşı Tömer) Education and Examination Directive
Graduation Requirements
In order to be eligible for graduation, students must have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum (equivalent to a total of at least 240 ECTS) and their overall weighted grade point average at graduation must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. For graduation, the student must successfully complete the internship or graduation project. Please review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Nişantaşı University 8th Semester On-the-Job Professional Practices (IMU) Directive Directive on the Issuance of Nişantaşı University Diploma, Diploma Supplement and Other Documents
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Head of Department: Yelda Şenkal Email: yelda.senkal@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Campus, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V and No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
Students have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in lessons on our university's application radio and television, and in computer labs.
Programme outcomes
- The program expresses theoretical and application-based knowledge in the field of Journalism.
- Describes the basic concepts and theories of communication science
- Program completers understand the differences in form and content between journalism types.
- They can define the administrative, economic and structural characteristics of organizations in the media sector.
- Discusses communication in national, international, social and cultural dimensions.
- Improves news writing skills.
- Those who complete the program can comprehend editorial function
- Those who complete the program contributes to progress in the field of journalism by carrying out studies in the field of journalism both independently and with team work
- Evaluates the news content and its local, national and international effects with a critical point of view.
- They can decide what they need by evaluating what they have learned about journalism, therefore guiding their studies and adopts lifelong learning as a principle.
- Uses the tools and technologies necessary to carry out the journalism profession.
Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework
Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.
KNOWLEDGE
- 1
Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 7 · 10 · 11
SKILLS
- 1
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field
Programme outcomes1 · 5 · 6 · 9 · 10 · 11 - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 9 · 10
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 6 · 8 - 2
Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 7 · 8 - 3
Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project
Programme outcomes8
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 5 · 9 · 10 - 2
Determine learning needs and direct the learning
Programme outcomes6 · 10 - 3
Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning
Programme outcomes6 · 10
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 9 · 10 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 10 - 3
Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility
Programme outcomes1 · 8 - 4
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level
Programme outcomes— - 5
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge
Programme outcomes11
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field
Programme outcomes2 · 5 · 6 - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security
Programme outcomes5