Faculty of Economic, Administrative and Social Sciences
Psychology
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 Psychology was established in 2013 and continues its activities within the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences. The department admitted its first students in the 2013-2014 academic year and graduated its first students in 2017.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Psychology Title: Psychologist
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 their EA score type. Students placed in the program by ÖSYM must complete their financial obligations and complete their final registration 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 has applied. Please review the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Horizontal Transfer Directive Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs at Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer Exchange Students: Within the scope of 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.
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: 40120395.pdf
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Conditions and Rules are as explained in the "Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
Vision: As Istanbul Nişantaşı University Department of Psychology, our vision is to be a department that trains psychologists who are committed to ethical principles, researchers, sensitive to social problems, and aiming to reach universal values by applying contemporary education methods. Mission: Our mission is to train psychologists who have a flexible world view, who can look at events critically, who can question what they have learned, who can produce scientific knowledge in the field of psychology and present it for the benefit of society, and who adhere to the ethical principles of psychology. Aims: The main purpose of the Department of Psychology is to provide fundamental theoretical information on the field as well as up-to-date applied knowledge and skills. In accordance with this purpose, the program defines graduates who know sub-fields of psychology and its relationship with other sciences, understand and investigate psychological processes, have the competence of scientific research, are able to examine psychological problems with different perspectives, are faithful to ethical principles, are able to be responsible and communicate effectively, are respectful to interpersonal differences, and have experience towards practice. General Information: Psychology; It is a basic and applied science that studies to explain and evaluate behaviors, mental and emotional processes with scientific methods. It examines the biological, psychological and social factors that affect human behavior and mental health with scientific methods. In addition to the four-year undergraduate education, psychology education includes postgraduate education in areas of expertise, internships and training for field applications, therapy techniques and test training, as well as symposiums, congresses, conferences, etc. carried out through events. Psychologists work in more than 50 subfields such as clinical psychology, social psychology, forensic psychology, cognitive psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, political psychology, educational psychology, sports psychology and are involved in more than 35 application areas.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates of the Department can pursue carriers related different areas of psychology. Such as; - Clinics - Official institutions and organizations affiliated with the Ministry of Health, Private Hospitals, Health Centers - Rehabilitation Centers and Special Education Institutions - Research and Education Institutions - Children and Kindergartens - Social Services Area - Forensic Institutions - Human Resources and Consultancy Firms - Guidance Research Centers - Various companies as an organizational psychologist - Nursing homes - Advertising and Public Relations Sector - Mass Communication (Media) Sector - Public Sector (Army, Police, etc.) - Family, Ministry of Labor and Social Services Units
Access to Further Studies
Graduates of the program have the right to pursue any postgraduate education in any institution where the graduates of the psychology department are accepted.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the semester must attend 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 contribution of the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. can also be evaluated as midterm exam grade) to the success grade 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 ogretim-ve-sinav-yonergesi-676221518.pdf
Graduation Requirements
In order to be eligible for graduation, students must have successfully completed all of the 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 also 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 511959282.pdf
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Head of Department: Asst. Prof. Dr. Alev ELMAS Email: mune.aktay@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Kampüs, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V ve No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
In addition to compulsory courses of different sub-branches of psychology, a variety of elective courses, the opportunity to take courses from faculty members who are specialized in different sub-fields of psychology, practical courses as well as theoretical courses, opportunity to take courses from other departments, volunteer internships, on-the-job practice course that can be done in the last semester, opportunity to take part in scientific and social activities in the fiel.
Programme outcomes
- Students will be able to define the development of psychology, its relationship with other behavioral sciences, and its basic concepts and theoretical perspectives in the field.
- Students will be able to list research methods and practices related to subfields of psychology.
- Students will be able to apply basic observation and interview techniques in the field of psychology.
- Students will be able to carry out quantitative or qualitative research and evaluate the results of a study in the field of psychology.
- Students will be able to carry out an advanced study related to psychology independently and/or with others in compliance with team spirit.
- Students will be able to take responsibilities at an individual level or as a member of a team, and solve any practical faults or problems that are related to the field.
- Students will be able to evaluate the acquired advanced knowledge and skills with a critical approach in the field of psychology.
- Students will be able to apply the principle of life-long learning, and openness to changes and innovations.
- Students will be able to express the acquired knowledge and assessment skills related to the field of psychology to the relevant people or institutions in a written and oral format.
- Students will be able to express their thoughts related to topics in the field of psychology, propose solutions for possible problems, cooperate with colleagues and professional organizations regarding discussion and sharing.
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
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Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 5 · 7 · 9
SKILLS
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Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 5 · 7 · 9 · 10 - 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 outcomes1 · 3 · 5 · 7 · 9
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
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Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 6 · 8 · 9 · 10 - 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 outcomes2 · 4 · 5 · 7 · 9 - 3
Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 5 · 7 · 9 · 10
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
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Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 9 - 2
Determine learning needs and direct the learning
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 4 · 6 · 7 · 9 - 3
Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 4 · 6 · 8 · 10
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
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Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 4 · 5 · 8 · 9 - 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 outcomes2 · 3 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 10 - 3
Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 4 · 6 · 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 outcomes2 · 4 · 6 · 8 - 5
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 5 · 7 · 9 · 10
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
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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 · 3 · 4 · 6 · 7 · 9 - 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 outcomes1 · 2 · 5 · 7 · 8 · 10