Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi Department of Political Sciences and International Relations

Political Science and International Relations, as a scientific discipline and field of interest, have become highly widespread and have expanded their scope significantly today. In our rapidly globalizing world, the increasing cultural, economic, and political conflicts between nations, social groups, and interest groups, along with cross-border issues such as poverty, migration, and environmental challenges, as well as developments in communication, trade, sports, science, and education, have extended beyond the frameworks of traditional disciplines like political science, economics, and history, now falling under the broader concept of "international."

The need for a comprehensive and rational analysis of these changes, driven by globalization and technological advancements, has become a crucial requirement. This need holds great importance for our country, located in a geopolitically complex and strategically significant region. It underscores the necessity for a rational and effective foreign policy that can navigate beyond the entanglements of political, ideological, economic, religious, and ethnic debates.

The Department of Political Science and International Relations aims to equip you with accurate and up-to-date knowledge in the fields of political science, international relations, and foreign policy. Our goal is to help you develop the ability to understand and interpret global and regional events that closely impact Turkiye. At the undergraduate level, an open and participatory educational process is essential for nurturing confident, open-minded individuals who are adept in interpersonal relationships, a skill vital in the fields of political science and international relations.

Educational Objectives of the Political Science and International Relations Department:

1. To enable our students to acquire the skills to apply their knowledge in the field of International Relations. This objective aims to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for students to gain professional expertise in the field of international relations after graduation. The program supports students in acquiring the theoretical and practical knowledge required to achieve their career goals.
2. To develop our students' abilities to interpret and analyze national and international political issues, and to relate these issues to different fields through an interdisciplinary approach. This objective aims to improve students' ability to work in both national and international contexts. Interdisciplinary analysis and interpretation skills allow graduates to work effectively in various fields.
3. To educate students capable of interpreting the increasingly complex network of international relations within a conceptual framework and staying up-to-date with current developments. This objective seeks to ensure that graduates possess the conceptual and up-to-date knowledge necessary to take on various roles in international relations and meet the professional expectations of the field.
4. To provide a curriculum structured under four main subfields: Political Science, International Relations, International Law, and Political History. Through courses covering Political History, Political Science, Economics, Public Administration, and International Law, and by examining the interactions among international actors such as states, international organizations, NGOs, and multinational corporations, we aim to cultivate a multi-dimensional perspective in our students. This objective aims to equip students with a broad, enriched perspective gained through knowledge from various fields, helping them understand complex issues in international relations and thereby perform their professional roles more effectively.