Study location	Türkiye, Istanbul
Type	Master, full-time
Study language	English
Awards	MA
Course code	47

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Turkish.

Language requirements	English

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. - You should aim to provide 2 academic references but employer references are also accepted - Referees can’t upload existing reference letters, they will be asked to complete a short form to provide a reference - You should include your referees name, position and institutional email address in the relevant section of the form - Referees will then receive an automatic email asking them to click on a link and provide their reference - If your referee can’t find this email please ask them to check their spam/junk/promotions folder - You can resend an invite to your referees to submit their reference by clicking on the “Resend invitation button” A motivation letter must be added to your application. ****Please insert your Statement of Purpose(Motivation Letter) in this section. Admissions Committee will not take applications without a Statement of Purpose (Motivation Letter) into consideration. You can also upload the extended version of your Statement of Purpose under checklist documents..**** One of the most important parts of your application is the motivation letter. Its goal is to introduce your background and support your application. In short, its goal is to answer the question: “Why are you a suitable candidate?” Write in a clear and logical manner: remember, the way you write and present yourself says a lot about you. Do not plagiarize as this will mean automatic disqualification from the evaluation process. Some points that may help you answer this question: Why have I chosen to apply to this programme? What do I expect to gain from my studies? Why does my academic and personal background make me a suitable candidate for this programme and for Koç University (potential for success, demonstrated qualities, and skills)? Why is Koç University a good choice for me as an individual? Click here to check our How to write a strong Motivation Letter or Statement of Purpose video on YouTube. • Official Transcripts • English Language Proficiency: - TOEFL (for international applicants), - YDS / e-YDS or YÖKDİL (for Turkish applicants) • Standardized tests: -GRE (for international applicants) -ALES (for Turkish applicants) • Statement of Purpose • 2 reference letters Click here for details.

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Overview

The Department of Psychology aims at producing theoretical and applied research, scholarship, and teaching at a quality that meets and even exceeds the national and international academic standards and at addressing issues that are relevant to national and human development. The Department seeks active participation of the students in such research projects, to help them gain first-hand experience in conducting research and to familiarize them with issues that are of concern to human development.

Students with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related program are encouraged to apply. Students with Bachelor`s degrees in other fields will have a lower chance to be admitted to the program.

The department expects the students to gain knowledge in almost all fields of psychology and to be aware of different approaches to psychology. The interests of the faculty include a wide range of areas such as cognitive, social, social-cognitive, cross-cultural, organizational, developmental, clinical psychology, and psychology of language. Students get a chance to actively participate in national and international research projects that are conducted by our faculty. The department also regularly invites leading national and international scholars in psychology to introduce students to the field at large.

Psychology Graduate Program offers the four research tracks in the following areas:

• Clinical Psychological Science

• Cognitive Psychology

• Developmental Psychology

• Social Psychology

Program Outcomes

• To master the basic concepts of psychology, to have the ability to apply these concepts to professional practices.

• To learn objective methods to study human behavior, feelings, and thoughts, to conduct scientific studies applying these methods.

• To develop an awareness of the social-psychological problems, and an ability to formulate knowledge and solutions to such problems.

• To develop skills in critical and analytical thinking.

• Developing effective written and spoken communication skills and working effectively both individually and in a team.

• To know the professional limits, competencies, and professional responsibilities, to apply the rules of professional ethics and values in their studies.

• Identify and analyze current problems in psychology and in related fields

• Knowing the psychological approaches and methods used in a chosen field of study, preparing unique scientific work, and publishing original articles on psychological disorders according to the field of expertise.

• To understand the relationship of psychology with other disciplines.

Programme structure

Koç University’s Master of Art (MA) in Psychology Program is a two-year graduate program with three concentration areas: Developmental, Social/Organizational Psychology, and Cognitive Psychology. The students receive rigorous training in both statistical methods and areas of specialization. The program emphasizes students’ training in both research and its applications with scholars who are leaders in their areas of expertise.

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Career opportunities

Graduates of Koç University Psychology graduate programs can continue their academic careers in Turkey and abroad. And they also will be privileged to work in hospitals, rest homes, and rehabilitation centers, schools, courses, prisons, and human resources departments.

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