Faculty of Economic, Administrative and Social Sciences
New Media (in English)
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
Nişantaşı University's New Media and Communication Department in English was established in 2015. It had its first graduates in the 2019-2020 academic year.
Qualification Awarded
New Media Department (English) is designed as a degree program based on Journalism and Informatics.
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Bachelor Degree (BA)
Specific Admission Requirements
Students are enrolled in the Department of New Media according to the result of National University Entrance System based on score type TS-1. Students shall pass the exams and complete the courses within the frame of university’s academic and legal regulations determined by Student Selection and Placement System (OSYM). Students studying in an equivalent department in Turkey or abroad are entitled to apply to undergraduate transfer. Applicants are evaluated according to the conditions of student quota and the degree of the department. The required information about the enrollment at Nişantaşı University can be found in “The Nişantaşı University Brochure”. Incoming students, as part of approved bilateral exchange agreements, can take courses in the department. For international student admission conditions, please refer to the directive on the link:
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Formal recognition of prior learning in higher education institutions in Turkey are required. Vertical, horizontal and among university transfers are carried out within the scope of the "Regulation on the Principles of Transferring Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor and Credit Transfers Between Institutions", which is determined by the higher education board. Students from formal education institutions in Turkey may request exemption on some courses and management courses are exempt from that adopted by the board.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
The student who wants to enroll in the department must have completed the processes / passed the exams determined by the ÖSYM within the framework of the academic and legal legislation of the university. A student who has started his / her education in a domestic or foreign equivalent program can apply for undergraduate transfer. The admission of students is examined before the semester begins, taking into account the conditions of each student and the degree to which they apply, and are evaluated specifically. More detailed information about admission to the university is available in the Institution Introduction Catalog. Students coming from abroad within the scope of student exchange programs approved by the university and whose limits are determined with an agreement can take the courses offered in the department. A student who has started his / her education in a domestic or foreign equivalent program can apply for undergraduate transfer. The admission of students is examined before the semester begins, taking into account the conditions of each student and the degree to which they apply, and are evaluated specifically. Students coming from abroad within the scope of student exchange programs approved by the university and whose limits are determined with an agreement can take the courses offered in the department.
Profile of The Programme
New Media Department (English) intends to produce graduates who can create online content, develop their own visual perception and visual design abilities, have technical knowledge going with the flow based on the speed of development in the nature of new media technologies; to train professionals having equipped with critical thinking to be able to examine social, economical, cultural and political fields internationally and locally; to educate individuals having knowledge on theoretical infrastructure. New Media Department is a multidisciplinary program that provides theoretical and practical training with a critical approach in the field of digital media studies. Information becomes accessible anytime anywhere with the development of computer, the Internet and telecommunications technology and this causes information systems to change the relationship between the creative arts and science. This change has economic, cultural, social, political and legal consequences. In this context, the evolution of traditional media into digital media has changed the work areas of the media professional today. In addition to traditional media environment, today's media professionals are expected to be competent in digital media content production and management areas such as online publishing, interactive advertising and digital visual design environments. The purpose of the New Media Department is to train creative new media professionals with knowledge and ideas about cultural, social and artistic transformations posed by new media, legal arrangements made for new media areas and the new media policy; and the professionals that can produce and govern content in areas such as online public relations and advertising, online journalism and digital art and could dominate the technical and aesthetic language of the digital media environment.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Due to digital media environments transforming constantly and rapidly, the business area for New Media graduates are diversifying and expanding. The graduates have the opportunity to work in all public and civil society organizations which use the Internet and mobile networks. They can be media editor and producer of the media organizations which carry out publishing activities in new media environments, such as newspapers, magazines, radio, television film production companies. They can have a role in online reputation management and also advertising effectively in public relations and consulting firms. They can be manager of digital advertising or marketing in agencies, and can be social media experts of any public, private or non-governmental organizations. In other words, they can work in all the positions that require content production and management which have multimedia formalism and interaction features such as audio, text, graphics, photos and videos based on any institution or establishment digital coding system. In addition to these employment possibilities, the graduates can apply for Master’s and PhD degrees.
Access to Further Studies
Those who successfully complete the department can enroll in graduate programs if they meet the necessary requirements.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Please the check out the exam regulations for the Examination, Assessment and Grading Regulations
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from this under graduate program, the students are required to succeed in all of the courses listed in the curriculum of the program by getting the grade of at least DD/S with a minimum of 240 ECTS, to have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 out of 4.00, and either to complete a “Graduation Project” and present it orally as a thesis defense or to succeed in “Internship”.
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Head of Department Assist. Prof. Dr. Gülden Demir (gulden.demir@nisantasi.edu.tr)
Facilities
About 200 students from 18 different countries study in the New Media and Communication Department (English), which was established in 2015. Our students have educated by scholars, who are expert in their field, in an international environment. The courses are designed in two focuses, theoretical and practical. By means of the project courses designed to put theoretical knowledge into practice, our students can participate in many competitions such as entrepreneurship, communication, social innovation, create their own business ideas and gain experience in group work before graduation. Our academic staff provides the necessary mentoring support for the development of students. Students can access the university library at any time and benefit from the computer laboratory. With the Covid-19 pandemic that started in 2020, a number of new programs have been implemented to increase students' communication and interaction with each other. In order to increase the communication of the students with each other and support their development, seminars, workshops, meeting meetings, online trips and discussion meetings are held in online environments as well as the curriculum. Our department are organized by students with the support of lecturers, thus students have the opportunity to practice their organization and communication skills in online environments.
Programme outcomes
- Öğrenciler sosyal bilimlere iletişim disiplini perspektifinde disiplinlerarası bir bakış açısı geliştirir. Students develop an interdisciplinary perspective on social sciences in the communication discipline perspective.
- Knows how a scientific research should be done theoretically and practically.
- Has sufficient knowledge of basic social sciences, communication and media professions and sectors.
- Students are familiar with the theoretical and analytical basic concepts and methods of social sciences and fine arts to understand the world and society.
- Knows and applies theoretical and legal approaches in the field of communication.
- Has knowledge about the development history of mass media and the social, artistic, economic and political interaction of historical processes.
- Knows the approaches to the social, economic, cultural and artistic effects of new media.
- Knows the legal regulations and online broadcasting policies related to mass communication in general and the Internet in particular.
- Knows the basic concepts and applications of new media and working areas of new media.
- Has the ability to use the technical tools and information technologies, which are required for new media and traditional media, effectively and creatively.
- Has the ability to produce content for new media and traditional media.
- Can apply the basic principles and aesthetics of the image. Has visual expression skills and has a good command of image aesthetics.
- Knows social media management, marketing and advertising methods for online channels, can develop strategies for digital marketing.
- Analyze the discourse of all kinds of media texts. He is a good media literate.
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 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14
SKILLS
- 1
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field
Programme outcomes2 · 5 · 8 · 10 · 12 · 13 - 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 · 4 · 6 · 7 · 9 · 11 · 14
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently
Programme outcomes12 - 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 · 5 · 6 · 10 · 13 - 3
Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 4 · 7 · 9 · 11 · 14
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach
Programme outcomes5 - 2
Determine learning needs and direct the learning
Programme outcomes2 · 10 · 13 - 3
Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 4 · 6 · 7 · 9 · 11 · 14
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 outcomes12 - 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
Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility
Programme outcomes5 · 10 · 13 - 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 outcomes4 · 7 - 5
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 6 · 9 · 11 · 14
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 · 10 · 12 · 13 - 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 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 9 · 11 · 14