Communication Sciences Distance Non-Thesis Master Programme

Introduction of the Programme

Communication Sciences Distance Non-Thesis Master's Programme is an interdisciplinary graduate programme offered through distance education model for individuals who want to increase their professional competence in the field of communication. The programme aims to train individuals who can follow current developments in the field of media and communication and respond to the needs of the digital age. The courses are carried out through online platforms and students are offered a flexible learning opportunity independent of space. The student who prepares a term project at the end of the programme, which does not require writing a thesis, brings together theoretical knowledge and practical analysis competence.

Aim of the Programme

The main aim of this programme is to contribute to the professional development of individuals who are interested in and working in the fields of communication, media, culture and digitalisation. It is aimed to train the participants as individuals who can evaluate communication processes in a broader context, approach current problems from a theoretical perspective and develop analytical thinking skills.

Master's Programme with Thesis in Communication Sciences

Programme Introduction

Communication Sciences Master's Programme with Thesis is a research-based graduate education programme that aims to contribute to the production of academic knowledge in the field of media and communication. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, the programme aims to provide in-depth knowledge in media studies, social communication, digital culture, critical theories and similar fields. Within the scope of the programme, students gain theoretical and methodological background; at the end of the programme, they are expected to make scientific production by writing an original master's thesis.

Aim of the Programme

The aim of this programme is to train academic researchers who have a good command of theoretical knowledge in the field of communication sciences, who are competent in research and scientific writing, and who can think critically and analytically. The programme aims to provide students with an academic perspective beyond the undergraduate level and to prepare them for the PhD programme. In addition, it is aimed that the theses produced will contribute to the national and international academic literature in the field of communication.

Doctoral Programme in Communication Sciences

Programme Introduction

Communication Sciences PhD Programme is an advanced academic education programme that aims to develop theoretical depth, critical thinking and original research capacity in the fields of media and communication. The programme adopts an interdisciplinary approach in multi-layered themes such as digitalising society structures, media sociology, cultural studies, communication theories.

PhD students are encouraged to develop research that can offer innovative approaches to current problems of communication sciences at the theoretical and methodological level. Following the lectures and seminars, students complete their doctoral thesis by developing their own original thesis topics. Throughout the process, publication production, participation in scientific events and interaction with academic communities are an integral part of the programme.

Aim of the Programme

The main aim of the PhD Programme in Communication Sciences is to train researchers and academicians who have in-depth knowledge in the field of communication, who can conduct original research based on critical and analytical thinking, produce scientific publications and participate effectively in academic circles.

The programme aims to enable students not only to evaluate existing knowledge but also to produce studies that will expand the theoretical and methodological boundaries of the field. In this direction, it is aimed to train leading qualified scientists who can contribute to the national and international development of communication sciences.

Programme Admission and Completion

The admission process to the Interdisciplinary Master's and Doctorate programmes of the Department of Communication Sciences is carried out within the framework of the relevant rules and regulations in the Regulations of Aksaray University Institute of Social Sciences. The conditions required for application and admission can be followed on the Institute web page. Programme students are entitled to receive their degrees after writing and defending their thesis or term projects. For application requirements, processes and additional information, the Institute's website can be followed: https://sbe.aksaray.edu.tr/ 

You can access the course plans of the Interdisciplinary Distance Non-Thesis Master's, Thesis Master's and Doctorate Programmes of the Department of Communication Sciences from the links below.