Faculty of Economic, Administrative and Social Sciences
Sociology
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 Sociology was established in the 2013-2014 academic year and continues its activities within the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences. The department accepted its first students in the 2013-2014 academic year and had its first graduates in 2017.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Sociology Title: Sociologist
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Undergraduate
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish Citizens: The program is based on central placement and education based on EA score type. To complete their financial obligations for the programs placed by ÖSYM, on the announced registration dates. They must complete and register definitively. Foreign Nationals: Foreign students are accepted in accordance with the criteria determined by the University Senate. Please review the relevant web page. Horizontal Transition: An application can be made for transfer to a student who has started studying in an equivalent program at home or abroad. It is examined and kept privately, taking into account the student's education during the admission period, the student's conditions and the degree to which he 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 in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor and 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.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students' previous education and achievements, "Istanbul Nişantaşı University Previously Acquired It can be recognized in accordance with the "Recognition of Qualifications, Course Equivalence and Adaptation Principles Directive" and this Accordingly, exemption from required courses may be granted. Link to access the instructions:
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Conditions and Rules are as explained in the "Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
Sociology is a social science discipline aimed at understanding and explaining the social world we live in. Its subject is basically social structures, social institutions and social interaction. It examines various social institutions such as family, economy, religion, city, media, communication and the relations of these institutions with each other. In addition, it analyzes various social phenomena such as gender, migration, violence, social stratification at the global, national and local level. It aims to understand social change through both historical and contemporary analysis. The Department of Sociology aims to train sociologists and future academician candidates who have learned to think scientifically and have the principle of analyzing and solving possible problems in their professional lives, who have the qualifications and basic knowledge that can add value to the society in their professions. While students continue their education, they have the opportunity to have internship opportunities in various private and public institutions, as well as gain experience in conducting sociological field research and research / development activities in applied courses.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Employment Opportunities for Graduates Sociology students have a wide variety of jobs as a sociologist after graduation. Today, the job opportunities of sociologists have increased, especially in recent years, due to appointments in public institutions and the interest and need of the private sector in sociology. A sociology graduate can easily work in his / her own field after studying sociology with pleasure, as long as he / she takes into account the principle that “the more he / she develops, the more job opportunities after graduation”. Sociologists have the opportunity to continue their academic career by completing their graduate studies, as well as to continue their careers in many areas in public institutions and private sector. Sociologists, Ministry of Family and Social Policies, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Health (Appointment as a sociologist within the framework of Probation), Ministry of Youth and Sports, Ministry of National Education (Appointment to teacher of Philosophy in Secondary Education after Pedagogical Formation training), State Planning Organization, General Directorate of Foundations, They can continue their careers in public institutions such as Social Services Directorate. Sociologists can also continue their careers in private sector fields such as research companies, media organizations, human resources, advertising, public relations, consultancy, publishing. In addition, graduates of the sociology department are entitled to work as a philosophy group teacher by completing the required courses in philosophy, psychology and logic, and as family counselors when they complete the required certificates.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Employment Opportunities for Graduates Sociology students have a wide variety of jobs as a sociologist after graduation. Today, the job opportunities of sociologists have increased, especially in recent years, due to appointments in public institutions and the interest and need of the private sector in sociology. A sociology graduate can easily work in his / her own field after studying sociology with pleasure, as long as he / she takes into account the principle that “the more he / she develops, the more job opportunities after graduation”. Sociologists have the opportunity to continue their academic career by completing their graduate studies, as well as to continue their careers in many areas in public institutions and private sector. Sociologists, Ministry of Family and Social Policies, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Health (Appointment as a sociologist within the framework of Probation), Ministry of Youth and Sports, Ministry of National Education (Appointment to teacher of Philosophy in Secondary Education after Pedagogical Formation training), State Planning Organization, General Directorate of Foundations, They can continue their careers in public institutions such as Social Services Directorate. Sociologists can also continue their careers in private sector fields such as research companies, media organizations, human resources, advertising, public relations, consultancy, publishing. In addition, graduates of the sociology department are entitled to work as a philosophy group teacher by completing the required courses in philosophy, psychology and logic, and as family counselors when they complete the required certificates.
Access to Further Studies
Can apply to master's, doctorate programs or proficiency in arts programs in any field.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
In order for students who registered for the relevant course at the beginning of the semester to take the final exam, theoretical courses must be completed. They must have attended at least 70% of the applied courses and at least 80% of the applied courses. Students, each They are subject to midterm and final exams for the course. The success grade is included in the midterm exam (as the midterm exam grade). homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. Scores obtained from measurement tools such as 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 Üniversitesi Ön Lisans ve Lisans Eğitim Öğretim ve Sınav Yönetmeliği Sınav ve Başarı Değerlendirme Sistemi Yönergesi Nişantaşı Üniversitesi Yabancı Diller Bölümü Eğitim-Öğretim ve Sınav Yönergesi Nişantaşı Üniversitesi Türkçe Öğretimi Uygulama Ve Araştırma Merkezi (Nişantaşı Tömer) Eğitim-Öğretim Ve Sınav Yönergesi
Graduation Requirements
In order for students to be eligible for graduation, they must complete the courses in the curriculum (at least 240 ECTS in total). equivalent) must be successfully completed and the overall weighted grade point average at graduation It must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. Semester weighted grade point average of at least 1.80 out of 4.00 for each semester. It is also taken into consideration. The student's internship or graduation project is also included for graduation. must be completed successfully. Please review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı Üniversitesi Ön Lisans ve Lisans Eğitim Öğretim ve Sınav Yönetmeliği Nişantaşı Üniversitesi 8. Yarıyılda İş Başında Mesleki Uygulamalar (İMU) Yönergesi Nişantaşı Üniversitesi Diploma, Diploma Eki Ve Diğer Belgelerin Düzenlenmesine İlişkin Yönerge
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Istanbul Nişantaşı University Neotech Campus Maslak Mah. Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V ve No:1Y Sarıyer-İSTANBUL Assist. Prof. Bengi Bezirgan Tanış Program Head Contact: bengi.bezirgan@nisantasi.edu.tr
Facilities
There are 4 assistant professors and 2 research assistants in the department. There is a Sociology Student Club in the department. By means of symposiums, congresses and panels organized on various subjects and speakers invited to our faculty, our students are able to closely follow the application as well as the theoretical knowledge they receive. Also, football, basketball, volleyball, etc. They also have the chance to take part in teams in sports branches. With Erasmus and Abroad agreements, students have the opportunity to study abroad.
Programme outcomes
- Has the ability to analyze theoretical knowledge related to sociology and to evaluate its reflections in practice.
- Has advanced knowledge of basic conceptual knowledge about sociology, taking into account its implications in practice.
- Is capable of independently carrying out advanced research in the field of sociology.
- Is able to critically assess the advanced knowledge and skills gained in the field of sociology.
- Is able to inform relevant individuals and institutions on sociological issues and to communicate ideas as well as solution proposals concerning problems effectively in both written and oral form.
- Has knowledge of Social Research and Planning.
- Accesses original sources of knowledge in the field of sociology by using written and visual records.
- Can share his/her ideas and solution proposals on sociological issues with both experts and non-experts, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
- Is able to transform sociological knowledge and practices into projects and activities within the framework of a social responsibility approach.
- Plans the processes and timing of multi-member group research in sociology and its related subfields, and fulfills the planned tasks as required and on time.
- Acts in accordance with social, cultural, scientific, and ethical values in the process of generating sociological knowledge and accumulation (collection, interpretation, and dissemination of results
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 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 11
SKILLS
- 1
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field
Programme outcomes3 - 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 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently
Programme outcomes3 · 8 · 9 - 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 · 4 · 6 · 7 · 9 · 11 - 3
Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project
Programme outcomes10
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach
Programme outcomes4 - 2
Determine learning needs and direct the learning
Programme outcomes1 · 6 · 8 · 11 - 3
Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning
Programme outcomes4 · 5 · 7 · 9 · 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 outcomes3 · 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 · 4 - 3
Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility
Programme outcomes— - 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 outcomes1 · 4 · 9 · 10 · 11 - 5
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge
Programme outcomes5 · 6 · 7 · 8
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 outcomes1 · 2 · 4 · 5 · 7 · 10 · 11 - 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 · 5 · 11