Overview

Key facts

These latter include courses covering the major genres and periods of English literature; textual analysis and criticism constitute an important part of the course work. Students are also offered elective courses in English, American and comparative literatures, and are required to take elective courses in linguistics, humanities, and the physical and social sciences. An undergraduate project is part of the program. The liberal arts orientation of the curriculum prepares students for jobs in a variety of fields: the media (TV and newspaper journalism), publishing, advertising, public relations, human resources, the foreign service, theater, film-making as well as careers in English teaching.

Those who wish to pursue advanced degrees may do graduate work in English literature, linguistics, American and comparative literatures, cultural studies, communications and education or follow interdisciplinary programs in the arts, humanities and social sciences. The department offers M.A. and Ph.D. programs in English Literature and an M.A. program in Critical and Cultural Studies.

There are double major programs with Philosophy, Psychology and Turkish Language and Literature, leading simultaneously to B.A. degrees in one of these three fields and English Language and Literature. Students from the Management Department may earn a B.A. degree in English Language and Literature by completing the double-major program.

The Department of Western Languages and Literatures also welcomes applications for its new Minor Degree in English Literature. After successfully completing 3 required courses and 4 elective courses, students may earn a minor degree in English Literature.

The department conducts certificate programs in copywriting and film studies which are open to students from other departments, and participates in the American Studies Certificate Program. It also offers university-wide courses in the history and appreciation of arts (music, dance, painting and sculpture, film, photography, drama). Learn more about this program in English Language and Literature from Bogazici University.

Programme Structure

Courses

Lit. Theory & Critic. ll
The EngL
Renaissance
History Elective
Science Elective*
HSS Elective
Turkish I

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-16 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature View 42 other Bachelors in Language Studies in Turkey

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

International student candidates must make an appointment to visit the Office of International Relations.
Application Form
Original High School transcripts
High School diploma or an official letter certifying graduation
ÖSYS scorecard - For foreign citizens who have taken ÖSYS Tests
SAT scorecard
Documentation of English proficiency
Statement of Purpose
Photocopy of passport
Application fee receipt

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Tuition Fee

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International

80000 TRY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40000 TRY per semester during 48 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 TRY per semester during 48 months.

National students within their expected period of study are exempt from paying tuition fees.

Living costs for Istanbul

2000 - 3240 TRY /month

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Scholarships Information

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