Faculty of Economic, Administrative and Social Sciences
History
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 History was established in 2014 and continues its activities within the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences. The department will have its first graduates in 2018.
Qualification Awarded
Bachelor's degree in history Title: Historian
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Bachelor's Degree (EQF-LLL Level 6)
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish Citizen Students are accepted to the program through central placement according to their 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. A 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 Level Programs in 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 exemptions can be granted from the necessary courses 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: The Department of History aims to raise students who are open to scientific developments in history and related fields, who can discuss and research the events and facts that occurred in the historical process with contemporary methods, who can closely follow the developments in their fields and who can share the knowledge and approaches they have acquired with their environment, and to contribute to the discipline of history by producing competent scientific studies. Mission: In the History Department, where an interdisciplinary and comparative approach has been adopted since its establishment, students are able to evaluate both the past and the contemporary world from a historical perspective, learn different periods of Turkish history within world history, receive training on historiography and research methods, and have an analytical perspective, competent research. It is aimed to contribute to the world of science. GOALS: As a result of the four-year undergraduate program, History Department students are aimed to acquire knowledge about various periods and cultures in history and to acquire research methods skills. While students of the department will learn to evaluate both the past and the contemporary world from a historical perspective and how change occurs in history and societies, they will also receive training on historiography and research methods. In the department where an interdisciplinary and comparative approach is adopted, students who take courses on World History as well as Turkish History and Ottoman History will become familiar with universal and national historiography. While our students are informed about historical science and research methods and literature, it is also aimed for them to graduate with the knowledge that will enable them to increase their intellectual knowledge. Another goal is to ensure that graduates of the Department of History work in a wide range of different sectors as researchers and inquisitive individuals who have the broadest background in the field of human sciences, are equipped with various languages. One of the main goals of our department is to ensure that students can continue postgraduate studies in other fields of history and social sciences with the equipment they have acquired. In addition to political history courses, the understanding of "social, economic and cultural" history comes to the fore in the curriculum structure, and it is aimed for our students to graduate with this knowledge. The discipline of history has become an increasingly popular field in intellectual development, in the media, in literature, in politics, in strategy and in daily life. The field of history, which helps create more and more professionals and leaders today, has also become important for our understanding of the future. In the history section, historical narration is carried out in the direction in which history is heading as well as in the direction it has come from. In the Department of History, which aims to raise students who know how to think and discuss, who approach the knowledge of the past from a deep and critical perspective and who can evaluate this knowledge in every field, students' participation in extracurricular academic and cultural activities is supported.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Employment options/fields for graduates of the Department of History are quite extensive. If they get enough points from KPSS, they are appointed as history teachers by MEB. Our graduates can work as history teachers in various educational institutions and private teaching institutions. Employment opportunities are available in the public sector and in various ministries, local administrations, personnel management, journalism, international organizations, tourism, management and evaluation of cultural heritage, museums and libraries. Historians who complete the required master's and doctoral degrees are eligible to work in the academic field. Graduates can also work as researchers in state archives (Prime Ministry Ottoman Archives, Cumhuriyet Archives) or private archives. Turkish Historical Society, Turkish Language Association, General Directorate of Foundations and various private foundations are institutions where the Department of History graduates can find job opportunities. Candidates for historians who tend to the field of archeology can take part in excavations, while graduates who have completed the requirements for Art History can work in museums. Graduates of the history department can also continue their careers in private sector fields such as research companies, media organizations, human resources, advertising, public relations, consultancy and publishing. Apart from the courses of the Department of History, our students have the opportunity to benefit from different disciplines by taking elective courses from other fields. Successful students can do a minor or double major in various fields during their education.
Access to Further Studies
Candidates who have successfully completed their undergraduate education can study in postgraduate programs in their own or related fields, provided that they have a valid grade from the ALES exam and have sufficient English language knowledge.
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 University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Exam and Success Evaluation System Directive
Graduation Requirements
In order to be eligible for graduation, students must have successfully completed all courses (for a total of at least 240 ECTS) in the curriculum and their overall 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 Nişantaşı University 8th Semester On-the-Job Professional Practices (IMU): 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: Prof. Dr. Göknur Akçadağ E-mail: goknur.akcadag@nisantasi.edu.tr Tel: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Kampüs, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V ve No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
With its activities such as symposiums, workshops, panels, interviews and exhibitions, the Department of History ensures that students are informed about history and fields related to historical science and are informed about the developments in our country and abroad. The internship that students will do within the Professional Practices at Work - IMU Program of our university provides a supportive mechanism for preparing them for business life.
Programme outcomes
- Students have historical knowledge and experience reflecting various periods of history, different geographical regions and various theoretical approaches in history.
- Has the ability to use modern methods and research methods, basic concepts of the science of history. Acquires the ability to acquire and use the information necessary for working in the academic field.
- Understands the process of change in human history, the relationship between current events and processes and the past.
- Has detailed knowledge about world history with a comparative perspective and Turkish history and national history in this context.
- Knows and analyzes past societies, cultures, state and civilizations and their relations.
- Has awareness regarding following national and international historical and current problems, monitors political, social, economic, cultural, scientific and technological developments and evaluates them with a historical perspective.
- Has the knowledge and skills to learn the ways to access the printed and digital literature and resources of history and social sciences, literature and archives, and can conduct research using information and communication technologies.
- Gains the knowledge and skills of using the tools and knowledge of the discipline of history and other humanities, and using interdisciplinary knowledge.
- Has the ability to make and prepare homework, presentation, research, thesis proposal in the history discipline. Improves the practice of transferring and interpreting information and writing text. Can make projects and events.
- Has the ability of oral and written communication and terminology in the field of history, develops writing skills, has the ability to read and use historical texts, he/she has acquired with a critical approach. He/she can share his/her thoughts on subjects related to his/her field with experts and non-experts.
- Knows the importance of sustainably improving life for future generations, protecting our planet and ensuring that all people live in peace and prosperity by being aware of the historical and present problems.
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 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10
SKILLS
- 1
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 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 outcomes5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently
Programme outcomes5 · 6 · 7 · 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 outcomes7 · 8 · 9 · 10 - 3
Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project
Programme outcomes9 · 10
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 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 - 2
Determine learning needs and direct the learning
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 - 3
Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning
Programme outcomes6 · 11
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 outcomes9 · 10 · 11 - 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 · 10 - 3
Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility
Programme outcomes9 - 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 outcomes6
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 outcomes— - 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 outcomes11