Uluslararası İlişkiler (İngilizce) Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

1. To train graduates with the competence to analyze local, regional, and global dynamics related to their roles in the private sector.
2. To ensure that graduates achieve the English language competence required to conduct studies in postgraduate programs.
3. To prepare graduates to attain the qualifications necessary for employment in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, other public institutions’ foreign relations departments, and international organizations.
4. To cultivate graduates capable of conducting individual and team projects in alignment with ethical values.

Education is provided formally and remotely.

• Understands theoretical and applied knowledge related to the discipline of International Relations.
• Defines the historical course of International Relations.
• Uses conceptual and theoretical knowledge acquired in International Relations to integrate with practical applications in their studies.
• Proposes solutions to global issues in her/his field with a unique perspective.
• Conducts an independent academic research in the field of International Relations.
• Takes responsibility as a team member in solving problems specific to International Relations.
• Manages data collection and resource research processes related to International Relations.
• Assesses topics with a critical approach in International Relations with the knowledge and skills he/she possess.
• Presents her/his ideas and solutions to problems related to the field in written or verbal form to relevant individuals and institutions.
• Follows developments in the field in English and communicates with colleagues.
• Utilizes information and communication technologies to the extent required by the field.
• Conducts studies in International Relations in accordance with universal ethical values.
• Performs analyses on International Relations topics based on social rights and law.

• Literacy competence
• Multilingual competence
• Digital competence
• Personal, social and learning to learn competence
• Citizenship competence
• Cultural awareness and expression competence

Information regarding examination regulations, assessment and grading can be found in full text at Istanbul Arel University’s The Regulations on the Undergraduate Education, Examination, Assessment and Grading (Section 4). Assessment methods together with teaching and training methods most frequently used at the educational programmes of the University are given below. Programmes utilize most of these methods as appropriate in order to intended learning outcomes in accordance with their educational aims and objectives to be achieved.
The assessment methods applied for assessment of the achievement of the expected programme learning outcomes for the entire programme of Department of Computer Engineering , in particular, are ticked in the list below and those for each individual course unit are given in the relevant section of the course descriptions with their contribution to the final grades.
Assessment Methods
    Mid-Term Exam
    Peer Evaluation
    Computer Based Presentation
    Document Presentation
    Final Exam
    Observation Report
    Short Exam
    Homework Assessment
    Report Presentation
    Oral Assessment
    Thesis Presentation
    Expert/Jury Assessment
    Case Presentation
    Competition
    Training Assessment
    Work Placement Assessment
    Laboratory

Examination
Students are subject to a final exam, other than the exams they have taken and the studies they have been involved in. Each semester, students are given at least one mid-term examination. Apart from mid-term examinations, quizzes can be given without announcing a specific date. The criteria (quiz, mid-term, assignment, final exam, etc.) and the ratio taken into consideration for success assessment in the courses are stated in the syllabi distributed to the students at the beginning of each semester and/or published on the web site. Final examinations are made in dates, places and times determined and announced by the University. The students’ final semester grade is given by their instructors based on mid-term and final examination results, semester studies, and compliance with attendance regulations.
Courses, which do not require mid-term and/or final examinations, are determined by the related Heads of Departments/ School Directors, and the Registrar’s Office is informed accordingly. Final grades for such courses are given based on their coursework throughout the term. The end of semester course grade is submitted to the Registrar’s Office by the lecturer with success evaluation criteria. The semester grades become final after being announced by the Registrar’s Office.
Grades
For each course that the students take, the raw grade appreciated by the instructor at the end of the term is transformed into the following equivalent letter grade by being based on one of the relative evaluation, instructor appreciation and directly grade transformation evaluation system.
ECTS and letter grades’ coefficients and their provisions over 100 points have been shown below:
Score    Letter Grade    Score (Coefficient)
90 – 100    AA    4.0
85 – 89    BA    3.5
80 – 84    BB    3.0
75 – 79    CB    2.5
70 – 74    CC    2.0
60 – 69    DC    1.5
50 – 59    DD    1.0
0 – 49    FF    0.0
While transforming the İstanbul Arel University grades to ECTS grades, the following table is used:
Istanbul Arel University
Grade    ECTS
Grade
AA    A
BA
BB    B
CB
CC    C
DC    D
DD    E
FF    F
While transforming the ECTSS grades to the grades of İstanbul Arel University, the following table is used:
ECTS Grade    İstanbul Arel University Grade
A    AA
B    BA
C    CB
D    DC
E    DD
F    FF

Success Grades
The students whose success grade is AA, BA, BB, CB and CC from a course pass that course directly. Students who get DC or DD grades in a course are deemed to have conditionally passed that course.
Succesful Students
Students who obtain a GPA of 3.00-3.49, at the end of the semester with at least a normal semester course load, are considered "Honor Students" and those who obtain a GPA of 3.50-4.00 are considered "High Honor Students".
Also, from the letter grades;
I    Grade incomplete (Incomplete); is given to the students who have not completed the required conditions excluding the attendance for the course in which they are successful in the semester. In case the student takes the grade of I from any course, s/he is obliged to get a grade by completing his/her deficiencies within two weeks as of the announcement date of the grades. This duration can be extended with the decision of the management board. Otherwise, the grade of I is transformed into the grade of FF.
E    Grade of exemption (Exempted); is given to the ones being successful in the exemption examination and the ones coming with the lateral and vertical transfer and the courses which have been taken and have been successfully completed while getting education in another higher education institution previously. The grades of E are not included to the average calculations.
NA    
Grade of absenteeism (Not Attended); is given to the students who cannot realize the attendance conditions. In the evaluations, it is processed as the grade of FF.
S    Grade of being successful (Successful); is given to the students who are successful in the thesis studies. Also the grade of S is used in the situation of being successful for the courses taken without credit such as the term project, field, clinic and laboratory studies and seminars. The grade of S is not included to the general grade average.
U    Grade of being unsuccessful (Unsuccessful); is given to the students who are unsuccessful in the thesis studies. Also the grade of U is used in the situation of being unsuccessful for the courses taken without credit such as the term project, field, clinic and laboratory studies and seminars. The grade of U is not included to the general grade average.
Objection To The Exam Results
In İstanbul Arel University, students can raise their objection to any exam results with a petition to be filled and submitted to the relevant Dean's office and directorate in three working days following announcement date of the exam results at the latest. The objection shall be evaluated by the relevant lecturer in five working days following the announcement of objection to him/her. Result of the re-evaluation shall be reported to the relevant dean’s office or directorate with a justified and written report. Dean's office and directorate shall transfer the result of objection to the Registrar's Office in written.

In order to monitor the quality of higher education programs;

· YÖK is responsible for the planning, organization, management and supervision of education and other activities at higher education institutions.

· “University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports” of higher education institutions are prepared and published every year within the framework of the criteria determined by YÖK. Reports prepared on these documents, containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations for higher education institutions, are publicized by YÖK.

· The “Report on Foundation Higher Education Institutions” which includes academic, administrative and financial data regarding foundation higher education institutions is published annually by YÖK. These reports including quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions are publicized by YÖK. Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided according to the “Procedures and Principles on Quality Assurance regarding the Diploma Programs in Higher Education”:

 1. Creation and Authorization of Education Programs:

1.1. YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required to initiate undergraduate degree departments and programs at higher education institutions.

1.2. The curricula of undergraduate degree programs at higher education institutions, as well as the learning outcomes to be expected in relation to students are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the relevant basic principles determined by YÖK.

1.3. The curricula of National Core Education Programs is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK, upon their acceptance by the relevant Council of Deans.

 2. Measurement and Evaluation: The  measurement and evaluation processes on the learning outcomes to be expected for each undergraduate degree program in relation to students are undertaken in accordance with the regulations on education and examination prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the relevant basic principles determined by YÖK.

3. Documentation: Upon successful completion of their course credits, as well as other obligations determined by higher education institutions, students enrolled in undergraduate degree programs receive a bachelor’s degree.

4. Self-Evaluation - External Evaluation: In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions upload their “Institution Internal Evaluation Reports” of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Board (THEQC) at the beginning of each year. The “Institutional Feedback Report” by THEQC regarding the external evaluation of higher education institutions is then publicized. In addition, accreditation decisions made by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by THEQC also show that the quality assurance is ensured for the qualifications of these programs. THEQC undertakes regular reviews on the qualifications determined in accordance with their legislation.

Social Humanities and Basic Sciences Accreditation and Rating Association (STAR)

Accreditation start/end dates: 06.03.2025 - 06.03.2028

Within the framework of the regulations determined by the Higher Education Institution (YÖK), student admission to this program is carried out by the system made by the Student Selection and Placement (ÖSYS) Center. After students declare their program preferences they want to study, they are placed in the relevant programs by this center according to their score from this exam.
Foreign students are accepted to this program according to their internationally valid exam results such as SAT, ACT, or their secondary education graduation grades.
Exchange students are accepted within the framework of bilateral agreements (Erasmus or General Academic Protocol) signed between AREL and the partner university. Guest students can register for the courses in this program if the relevant academic unit approves. It is required to know a language sufficient to follow the program.

Those who successfully complete the International Relations undergraduate program can apply for a master's and / or doctorate in the same department, as well as apply to graduate programs in some other fields. Candidates who have completed their undergraduate education can study in postgraduate programs if they get a valid grade from the ALES exam, have sufficient English language knowledge, and pass the science exam.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transferring Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer in Higher Education Institutions

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs to Undergraduate Education

2. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Additional Article-35)

2.1. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board

The document is valid continuously.