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Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Graduate School of Social Sciences - Sociology - Sosyoloji - Yüksek Lisans Derecesi ile Doktora Programı

General Description

The mission of the PhD degree of Sociology, E..U. Institute of Social Sciences is to educate sociologists having fundamental knowledge about the concepts, theories, and practices of sociology, gaining sociological analysis skills on social issues, adopting scientific ethical codes, being conscious about life-long learning, having formation to produce knowledge. Also, it is of great importance to contribute to sociological accumulation of knowledge by producing scientific studies both on the social issues in our country and the world such as through thesis dissertations, research, projects by the educated human sources. The aim of the PhD program in the field of Sociology is educate students to make them have theoritical knowledge and methodological experience to do independent research through international standards. The vision of Ege University Institute of Social Sciences, "Sociology Master's Degree and Doctorate Program" includes in synthesizing national and international studies of sociology and scientific developments with education and dissertation process, making students have knowledge to be able to produce national and international research and projects , directing social studies that contain the social issues of our country and the world. Since the establishment of our department, voluminous graduates have been working in various Turkish universities in the departments of sociology or sociology-related offices as specialists, research assistants, associate professors, and professors.

The graduates having all the qualitifications of the programme earn the degree of "PhD in the department of Sociology."

Length of Programme

4 Year, 8 Semesters

Total Credits

240 ECTS

Level of Qualification According to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework

EQF-LLL 8

ISCED-F Code: 314

PhD

The admission process for the programme can be found in the "About Ege University" under the subtitle "General Admission Requirements."

Students are required to have MA Degree to apply for PhD programe

PhD candidates are required to have basic score in ALES and YDS and equivalent exams defined by the administration. All the candidates have to pass PhD entrance exam conducted by the Institute of Social Sciences and the department.

Since the establishment of our department, voluminous graduates have been working in various Turkish universities in the departments of sociology or sociology-related offices as specialists, research assistants, associate professors, and professors. The aim of the programme is to educate qualified graduates who are to produce academic knowledge, participate in the scientific research and projects.

Since the establishment of our department, voluminous graduates have been working in various Turkish universities in the departments of sociology or sociology-related offices as specialists, research assistants, associate professors, and professors.Graduates can work as a sociologist in public institutions such as the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services, Ministry of Justice, and Municipalities. In addition, it can be employed in different departments in many areas of the private sector.

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Examination regulations, assessment, and grading procedures are defined in "course syllabus" in details.

The following are must: taking all the required credits and succeeding in the courses, writing a thesis dissertation and defensing and succeeding it.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full Time

Prof. Dr. Dilek Yeşiltuna Ege University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Sociology, 35100, Izmir, Turkey

1 professor, 2 associate professors, 1 assistant professor,1 instructor dr. are affiliated in the department. Although overwhelmingly theoretical education is provided, students can find opportunities in gain experience through study in resaearch projects of the staff. Meanwhile, students can do internship in private or public institutions, depending on their wills. They can complete a part of their education in any European university through LLP/Erasmus Programme.

Key Learning Outcomes

1 To be able to adopt and mind scientific ethical principles as a sociologist
2 To be able to explain social world through the lenses of classical, modern, and postmodern sociological theories
3 To be able to make advanced sociological analysis using theories, models, and concepts of sociology
4 To be able to apply theoretical and methodological knowledge for applied studies
5 To be able to have required qualifications to conduct and develop local and international projects in the field
6 To be able to have interdisciplinary academic skills and to be able to contribute to the field of sociology comprehending the relationship between sociology and other social sciences
7 To be able to have capability of identifying problems, solving, and analysing them by using sociological knowledge in different sectors
8 To be able to comprehend up-to-date sociological developments and interpret them in their studies
9 To be able identify the dynamics of society and social change and analyse them
10 To be able to produce scientific knowledge on local and global social issues
11 To be able to analyse social institutions and dynamics based upon past, present, and future and identify new structures and dynamics
12 To be able to build, determine, and analyse sociological relations at micro, mezzo, and macro levels

Key Programme Learning Outcomes - NQF for HE in Turkey

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Course Structure Diagram with Credits (60 ECTS per Full-Time Academic Year)

T : Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
1. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
9201316152022 Turkish Advanced Resarch Techniques in Soc. ( E ) Compulsory 3 - - 6
SOS.YL.DOK.SDG1 Turkish Sosyoloji Yüksek Lisans Dereceli Doktora SDG1 Elective 3 - - 16
Total 6 0 0 22
2. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
92SE090462022 Turkish Seminar Studies Compulsory - - - 6
SOS.YL.DOK.SDG2 Turkish Sosyoloji Yüksek Lisans Dereceli Doktora SDG2 Elective 3 - - 12
Total 3 0 0 18
3. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
DRUAD691 Turkish Specialization Field Compulsory - - - 5
SOSDRYET790 Turkish Proficiency in PhD Compulsory - - - 25
Total 0 0 0 30
4. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
DRUAD691 Turkish Specialization Field Compulsory - - - 5
SOSDRTEZONE Turkish Thesis Proposal Compulsory - - - 25
Total 0 0 0 30
5. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
DRTEZ692 Turkish Thesis Study Compulsory - - - 25
DRUAD691 Turkish Specialization Field Compulsory - - - 5
Total 0 0 0 30
6. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
DRTEZ692 Turkish Thesis Study Compulsory - - - 25
DRUAD691 Turkish Specialization Field Compulsory - - - 5
Total 0 0 0 30
7. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
DRTEZ692 Turkish Thesis Study Compulsory - - - 25
DRUAD691 Turkish Specialization Field Compulsory - - - 5
Total 0 0 0 30
8. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
DRTEZ692 Turkish Thesis Study Compulsory - - - 25
DRUAD691 Turkish Specialization Field Compulsory - - - 5
Total 0 0 0 30
SOS.YL.DOK.SDG1 - Sosyoloji Yüksek Lisans Dereceli Doktora SDG1
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
9201306372021 Turkish Sociological Approach to Ageing Elective 3 - - 8
9201316012022 Turkish New Social Movements Elective 3 - - 8
9201316032022 Turkish Methodology in Sociology Elective 3 - - 8
9201316052021 Turkish Sociology in Turkey Elective 3 - - 8
9201316112018 Turkish Sociology of Consumption Elective 3 - - 8
SOS.YL.DOK.SDG2 - Sosyoloji Yüksek Lisans Dereceli Doktora SDG2
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
9201306342021 Turkish Everyday Life and City Elective 3 - - 6
9201306362021 Turkish Body, Culture and Society Elective 3 - - 6
9201306622021 Turkish Urbanization and Migration in Contemp. Soc. Elective 3 - - 6
9201306802021 Turkish Current Studies in Organizational Behavior Elective 3 - - 6
9201316122018 Turkish Social Sciences and Postmodernism Elective 3 - - 6