İngiliz Dili ve Edebiyatı Tezli Yüksek Lisans Diploması

The student, has expert knowledge in the field of English language, British literature and British culture. has expert knowledge of literature in general, literary genres and literary terms. has knowledge and is able to define the characteristics of the genres of British literature and its representative texts in accordance with historical, social, cultural, economic, philosophical and ecological backgrounds. develops advanced critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. is able to think and work independently and/or in group, to do independent research in English Language and British Literature using contemporary information technologies and research methods and techniques. The student is able to present the knowledge and research data in national and international research and educational platforms. analyses literary and cultural texts using related theories and an interdisciplinary approach. has the necessary knowledge and skill for teaching English language, and British literature and culture in national and international environments. does independent research, uses interdisciplinary approaches, makes use of critical, creative and analytical skills, and solves problems. The student presents their research in national and international professional and social environments. adopts an unbiased and respectful attitude to his/her own culture and other cultures through a study of British literature, culture and history, and attends curricular and extracurricular activities. adopts an unbiased, respectful and open-minded attitude concerning different religions, languages, races, sexes and social classes.

Assessment and evaluation methods applied in each course are defined in the “Assessment Methods” sections of the course information packets. The relevant articles of Social Sciences University of Ankara Graduate Programs Regulations apply. In order to graduate from Social Sciences University of Ankara English Language and Literature M.A. Programme, students are required to comply with the Social Sciences University of Ankara Graduate Programs Regulations; complete at least 120 ECTS of the departmental courses.

1. BA degree in English Language and Literature or in one of these programs: American Culture and Literature, English Linguistics, Linguistics, English Translation-Interpretation, English Language Teaching, Comparative Literature with English medium. BA degrees from departments other than English Language and Literature can also apply on the condition that they document English Language and Literature as their minor degree or the successful completion of undergraduate course work of 30 ECTS in English Language and Literature. Otherwise, they might be subject to one-year academic preparatory program if they become successful in the MA entrance exam(s). 2. At least 90 out of 100 in the national YDS English proficiency exam, or an equivalent grade in other exams approved by the University, 3. Candidates must receive minimum 80 standard score in one of the verbal or equally-weighted scores from Academic Staff and Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) which has been done by Evaluation, Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM) or international exams such as GRE and GMAT whose equivalence are approved by the Senate of the Social Sciences University of Ankara. 4. An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00. 5. International students must also meet the above requirements. International students applications are accepted in line within “Social Sciences University of Ankara Graduate Programmes Regulation. 6. The applicants with a BA degree in a different field and/or university may be required to complete the academic preparatory programme of maximum 6 undergraduate courses (for two semesters). 7. Provisions which have not been specified above are regulated according to related articles of Social Sciences University of Ankara Graduate Programmes Regulations.

Although academic positions are their top priority, jobs for our graduates are available in fields that require cultural and literary knowledge, in the European Union departments, foreign relations departments of related ministries, tourism, banks, state and private sector, and the media. They can also work as translators, writers and/or editors.

Qualification is continuous