BAArchaeology and History of Art
| Study location | Türkiye, Istanbul |
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| Type | Undergraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years (240 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BA |
| Course code | 17 |
| Application fee | TRY 600 one-time Non-Refundable Application Fee |
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| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Turkish. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. In this section, you’ll be asked to provide the contact details (name, surname, institutional email address, job title) of the person (a teacher, headteacher, or guidance counselor) who can provide the necessary recommendation for your university admission. Feel free to include as many referees as you’d like. Your referee(s) will receive an email from Koç University requesting them to complete a recommendation form. It’s advisable to remind them well in advance to ensure ample time for preparing their recommendation letters. These letters can be written in either English or Turkish. You’ll be able to track whether your referees have submitted their recommendations through your online application, and they will receive a confirmation email upon successful submission. A motivation letter must be added to your application. This section aims to introduce your background and support your application. In short, it aims to answer the question below: “Why are you a suitable candidate?” Write clearly and logically: always remember that how you write and present yourself says a lot about you. You should write your motivation letter in English and ensure no grammatical errors or typos. Always remember: plagiarism will mean an automatic rejection. Before uploading this document, ask yourself: could this have been written by anyone other than me? If the answer is yes, then go back and revise. Some points that may help you tackle this section: Why have I chosen to apply to this program? Mandatory application documents 1- An international standard university admission exam score or an international diploma grade Please refer to the Acceptable Exams and Diplomas and Minimum Eligibility Scores and Grades section for details. 2- Official high school transcripts (or predicted high school GPA) 3- English language proficiency exam score Since English is the medium of instruction at Koç University, you should demonstrate competence in the language by submitting one of the Eligible English Proficiency Exam Score reports and sharing the electronic scores for verification. Students who complete the last 3 years of high school education in a country where the official language is English, as recognized by the Turkish Higher Education authorities, are exempt from this requirement. Please also note that the Higher Education Council of Turkey currently does not accept IELTS. 4- Personal statement (Motivation letter) 5- Two letters of recommendation 6- Valid passport or national ID Optional application document(s) 1 – Extra-curricular activities 2- Official High School Diploma (if available at the time of document submission) |
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Overview
Koç University BA in Archaeology and History of Art program has a duration of 4 years, is taught in English, and offers a supportive learning environment of small class sizes, excellent professors, and academic and extra-curricular support services for international students (Careers Services, International Office, Counselling, Student Clubs, Office of Learning and Teaching and more).
The Department of Archaeology and History of Art offers a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of archaeology, the history of art and visual culture, cultural heritage management, and museum studies by employing the most recent theoretical and methodological approaches and a hands-on approach to learning.
Our faculty consists of specialists in the archaeology and history of art of the civilizations that have flourished in the area of modern Turkey.
Students will learn abou0t and can decide to focus on the following periods:
- Prehistoric Anatolian Archaeology
- The Greek and Roman Eras
- Late Antique and Byzantine Studies
- The Ottoman Period
Students in our department have the opportunity to take courses in ancient languages of the Mediterranean and Anatolian worlds such as Greek, Latin, and Ottoman Turkish.
Our lectures are enriched through field trips to archaeological sites and museum excursions, and participation in conferences and workshops organized by visiting lecturers and specialists from Turkey and abroad.
We provide hands-on training in methods of analysis and conservation in our archaeological laboratory. Our students are also encouraged to participate in one of our archaeological excavation projects during the summer or to complete internships with museums or cultural heritage organizations.
Double-majoring is an also option for those who wish to combine Archaeology with another field of study.
Programme structure
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