Program overview
Political Science and Public Relations is a field on reputation, communications and public relations. Universities across Turkey run up-to-date programs in this field in English and Turkish, built around practice, projects and internships. The standard bachelor's timeline is 4 years.
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During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step. A personal strategy, requirement checks, selection of agreed options, document preparation, applications, and support are provided under an agreement with StudyU.
What the coursework covers
The curriculum builds up from fundamentals to specialisation and practice.
- Introduction to public relations
- Communication theory
- Writing for media
- Marketing fundamentals
- Media law and ethics
- PR strategies
- Working with media
- Corporate communications
- Event management
- Digital PR
- Crisis communications
- Brand and reputation
- Communication analytics
- PR campaigns
- Internship
- applied analysis of cases, documents and situations connected with the chosen professional field;
- a research or practice-based final project showing argumentation, source work and decision-making.
Your career outlook
- PR specialist
- Communications manager
- Press officer
- Business, agencies, government, NGOs
What specialists earn in Turkey and abroad
The Turkish market. Graduates in political science and international relations work in NGOs, think tanks, diplomatic structures, international companies and media. Istanbul and Ankara are regional centres for international organizations. Income benchmarks shift quickly: pay ranges are revised annually along with minimum-wage indexation, so always check the current year.
What raises income: internships at international organizations, a third language, an analytical portfolio. A personalised comparison of current salary ranges by city and employer is provided under an agreement with StudyU.
How to tell it fits you
It clicks if you…
- You are interested in Political Science and Public Relations and related subjects.
- You're keen to mix theory with real practice - projects and internships.
- You want an internationally recognized diploma and the experience of studying abroad.
Worth a pause if…
- You're still unsure about your field - start with a consultation.
- Your native language is a must - verify the language of instruction at the university.
Additional guide to programme language
For Political Science and Public Relations, language affects policy reading, debates, campaigns and media writing. The catalog includes English-taught Political Science and International Relations tracks at Bahcesehir and Topkapi, plus Public Relations and Publicity at Bahcesehir.
Examples to check with StudyU: Bahcesehir University: Political Science and International Relations (Bachelor, English); Topkapi University: Political Science and International Relations (Bachelor, English); Bahcesehir University: Public Relations and Publicity (Bachelor, English).
Universities offering Political Science and Public Relations
Compare universities - tuition, language and degree side by side.
| University | Degree | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisantasi University | Bachelor | Turkish | $7 481/yr |
| Bahcesehir University | PhD | English | $40 000/yr |
How to apply for Political Science and Public Relations in Turkey
Admission to Political Science and Public Relations programs at private Turkish universities runs on your school record: an 11-year certificate is accepted directly, and most universities skip entrance exams. Two prerequisites: a language certificate (TOEFL for English tracks, TÖMER for Turkish) and the denklik equivalence - we process the latter alongside your application. Public universities may require the YÖS or SAT.
Start 6-9 months before the intake so there is time to compare current terms. We shortlist universities for Political Science and Public Relations; discount or scholarship terms are confirmed in writing by the university or funding body.
FAQ about the program
Yes - an 11-year school certificate is accepted directly, and most private universities admit to Political Science and Public Relations without entrance exams. State universities sometimes request YÖS or SAT.
The listed programmes are available in English / Turkish. Confirm the exact teaching language, certificate rules, and any preparatory-year requirement for the chosen university and intake.
Tuition starts from $7 481 per year (full price before any discount). During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step.
Under an agreement with StudyU, we check requirements, prepare documents, submit the application, and support the agreed steps. The university makes the admission decision; the relevant authority decides the visa, and the university or provider confirms housing availability. During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step.
Pay is shaped by city, employer segment and languages: Istanbul and Ankara rank highest, and international companies out-pay local business. In this field, income grows with the move into international structures and corporate GR. Fresh ranges for this year come up in a consultation.
Ready to study Political Science and Public Relations in Turkey?
During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step.
