Bachelor in International Relations

International Relations is offered as a 4 year bachelor program at Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University in Adana, Turkey, taught in English. The discipline examines interactions between states, international organizations, and other global actors, covering topics such as diplomacy, international law, security studies, and global political economy. Typical coursework includes introductions to international relations theory, comparative politics, international organizations, foreign policy analysis, and research methods, often paired with electives on regional studies or specific policy areas such as trade or security. Students develop skills in analyzing global events, writing policy-oriented reports, and understanding the historical and institutional context behind international cooperation and conflict. As students move through the four year curriculum, coursework typically progresses from foundational political science and history courses toward more specialized subjects in diplomacy, international law, or regional politics, often supported by seminar discussions and case study analysis. The program's location in Adana, Turkey offers a vantage point for studying regional dynamics in the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East alongside broader global politics covered in the curriculum. Graduates commonly pursue careers in diplomacy, international organizations, government foreign affairs departments, non-governmental organizations, journalism, and international business, as well as further graduate study in international relations, political science, or public policy. The English-medium format of the program supports students in engaging directly with international diplomatic communication, research literature, and organizations where English serves as a working language, which is valuable preparation for careers that involve cross-border collaboration.