Anthropology Yeditepe University

Overview

Yeditepe University hosts the only Anthropology undergraduate program accredited by FEDEK. Established in 1996, the department aims to train competent anthropologists with ethnographic research skills, deep theoretical knowledge, critical perspective, and ethical research practice. The Anthropology Department at Yeditepe University continues to play a significant role in the establishment and institutionalization of anthropology as a credible and recognized social science discipline in Turkey. Anthropologists examine historical and contemporary interactions and communications of both individuals and communities while addressing these broader questions.

Ethnographic research is the core methodology anthropologists use which distinguishes anthropology from other social science disciplines. Through ethnography , anthropologists analyze social, cultural, and political phenomena  at both micro and macro scales such as formations and functioning of ethnic and religious groups, kinship relations, ecological changes, and global economic systems including capitalism and neoliberalism as well as their local impacts across the world.

Career

• Graduates from the anthropology department have opportunities to pursue careers in a wide range of fields.  They can take on influential roles in  private firms, museums, media organizations, universities, government agencies, and companies conducting market research. Additionally, they have the potential to attain significant positions in global prestigious organizations operating internationally, such as UNESCO, UNICEF, ILO, and WHO. Anthropology graduates also have various career opportunities in the realm of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). These organizations offer our graduates the chance to work on important and timely issues such as human rights, environmental protection, education, and health, allowing them to enhance their field experiences and assume effective roles in community-focused projects.
• Furthermore, anthropology education equips our graduates with a range of valuable skills in understanding cultural diversity, conducting in-depth analysis, and effective communication, making them valuable assets in the business world. In recent years, there has been an increased demand for anthropology graduates, especially in areas such as market research, user experience research, and advertising. This demonstrates the potential for our graduates to build successful careers not only in the public sector but also in the private sector.