The minor degree program in International Relations offers Bilkent University students with an interest in world politics a solid basis for understanding world politics in a globalizing world as well as Turkey’s international relations. The minor degree program is made up of three must courses: 20th Century World Politics, Foreign Policy Analysis and International Relations Theory. Students also take three elective courses of their own choosing. The Department offers a wide variety of courses, all of which are open to minor degree students (subject to availability).
Depending on their major degree program, students are advised to take introductory courses or they are encouraged to experiment with more specialized courses (including International Political Economy, Security Studies and Conflict research or Russian Studies).
Prerequisite Courses: IR 101 is prerequisite for admission into the minor program
Open to: Students from all Departments