19 Journalism, Media, and Mass Communication Degree Programs in Turkey

The Department of Communication and Design educates students to enter the media as digital design professionals who are knowledgeable about global culture, media, and art and who are proficient in the contemporary technology of communications.

‘Public Relations’ deals with topics such as event management, integrated marketing communications, lobbying, sponsorship, brand communications, crisis management, reputation management, corporate communications, and social responsibility. ‘Advertising’, on the other hand, covers topics such as copywriting, television advertising, advertising production, media planning, digital advertising, advertising photography, and creative advertising.

Communication is crucial in terms of solving social problems, educating and informing society, developing culture, establishing healthy communication among individuals, ensuring peace and a more humane order in society. The rapidly growing communication sector is increasingly in need of qualified staff.

Marketing Communications and Public Relations M.A. program is designed to incorporate disciplines of marketing communications and public relations together; with the aim to graduate experts and communication professionals who concentrate on marketing communications and public relations and can further contemplate on fundamental disciplines such as advertising, corporate communication, public relations and brand communication within an integrated perspective. Graduates of this program will have received an innovative education that extensively addresses contemporary communication dynamics.

Ibn Haldun University's Doctoral Program in New Media and Communication provides theoretical information on new media and communication with practical applications to meet industry-specific expectations and requirements and meet the field's academic needs. Students enrolled in the program will be involved in the doctoral process by completing theoretical and practical courses at the doctoral level for two years.

Ibn Haldun University's Master's Program in New Media and Communication provides theoretical information on new media and communication with practical applications to meet industry-specific expectations and requirements and meet the field's academic needs. Students enrolled in the program will be involved by completing theoretical and practical courses at the Master's level for one year.

The advances in digital communication technologies, the rapidly expanding use of multimedia communication media and tools make visual design increasingly important. The impact, power and importance of visual communication become important as verbal and written communication.

The media has become an important determinant of the processes of communication we encounter in our daily lives. To understand, to explain and to in times of necessity - manipulate media and these processes of communication requires an interdisciplinary approach encompassing disciplines ranging from political science to psychology.

Revolutionary changes in media demand an updated curriculum. We aim to train graduates in new communication modes and content production, equipping them for careers in traditional journalism, internet media, and social platforms, ensuring they excel in the evolving media landscape.

Communication Design Department leads the visual communication effectiveness of print, time-based and interactive media with design education. The focus is on design thinking and design making towards ethical, creative and trendsetting practices across a variety of media.

The Visual Communication Design Department aims to raise individuals who will work as expert communication designers in Internet media, television, art, and design-related fields.

In recent years, the audiovisual industries have gained a great momentum in Turkey. Filmmakers receive international awards at major film festivals, and Turkish series are watched by millions worldwide. Taking advantage of new media possibilities, these fields go beyond all borders and create their own audiences. These developments require a new understanding and know-how of cinema and broadcasting that is independent and creative.

The interdisciplinary educational approach embraced by Sabancı University aims to provide an ideal breeding ground for the education of the "new" artist and designer. The program offers two different tracks, namely Visual Arts where the aim is the education of visual arts and Visual Communication Design where the aim is the education of interdisciplinary audio-visual communication designers.

Bahçeşehir University’s Public Relations Department trains communication professionals skilled in all areas of public relations, including corporate communication and reputation management. Students gain expertise in writing, research, digital communication, client management, and more, enhanced by workshops and project-based learning. Through industry connections, students network with influential professionals.

Film and Television Department offers its students a comprehensive education program that incorporates theoretical and practical knowledge required in professional and academic career. Our department aims to provide students the theoretical background, culture, education and skills for creating and analyzing fiction and non-fiction audio-visual products for cinema, television, radio and new media.