5 English Degree Programs in Turkey

The department of English Language and Literature provides advanced education in English Language and Literature by presenting students with contemporary methods, comparative approaches, and universal perspectives in linguistics and literary studies. Our Master’s Degree program at the Social Sciences Institute at Istanbul Aydın University aims at encouraging students in acquiring critical thinking, persuasive communicative skills, and a sophisticated perspective on the English language and literature. The department accepts students with a bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature or other (un)related fields as long as they demonstrate English proficiency. Ones who do not qualify need to take no-credits preparatory courses at the bachelor’s degree level for at least one semester that will not count towards their Master’s degree. A total of at least 24 local credits and at least 8 courses and a seminar constitute the course work of 60 ECTS required for a master's degree program with thesis. A thesis of 60 ECTS credits is required for the completion of this 120 ECTS program. The program is modular and consists of elective courses. Students can take elective courses from other related branches as long as their advisors approve. The fact that the teaching staff of the English Language and Literature department has different backgrounds and specializations makes the program more appealing. English Language and Literature program aims at training English Language and Literature lecturers and staff and provides research opportunities for those who are academically involved.

The aim of the department is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to conduct interdisciplinary academic studies and research in the field of English literature and culture and to share their findings on national and international professional and social platforms.

A Bachelor's Degree Program in English Language and Literature is a 240 ECTS Credits, 4-year program. The program meets the requirements by both the ECTS credits and level descriptors of the first cycle degree qualifications of the Overarching Framework of European Qualifications Framework HE(QF-EHEA) and the 6th level qualifications of the Turkish Qualifications Framework for HE (TYYÇ, NQF-HETR). The level descriptors also meet the 6th level requirements of the qualifications of the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning (EQF-LLL). Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded the qualification of a Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature.

The philosophy of English Language Teaching (ELT) within the METU-SUNY International Joint Program recognizes the critical role of English as a global language and emphasizes the importance of effective language acquisition, cross-cultural communication, and linguistic competence in today's interconnected world. The objective of ELT is to provide students with a comprehensive and immersive learning experience that equips them with the language skills, cultural awareness, and communicative competence needed to succeed in diverse linguistic and cultural contexts.

This 2 week English programme can be delivered any time during the summer and winter seasons. It combines language learning and holiday opportunities and includes a variety of activities and project work.