Department of Political Science and Public Administration

General Information about the Department

Political science is generally defined as the systematic study of governance and the study which analyzes the struggle to obtain political power. The study of Political Science is usually conducted through the empirical and scientific methods of analysis. Political Science discipline traditionally examines the state and its organs and institutions, however, modern Political Science discipline today is also in close contact with other social science disciplines, such as International Relations, Economics, Law, Psychology, Sociology, etc. This requires Political Science and Public Administration students to have at least general knowledge about these fields, therefore, besides the department’s mandatory courses, the students are given the opportunity to choose among the number of elective courses from different departments and subfields, regarding their area of interests and future studies. The Political Science discipline is generally divided into five subfields, namely; political theory, comparative politics, international relations, domestic politics and public administration. Anadolu University Political Science and Public Administration undergraduate program aims to give its students a broader perspective about national politics and World politics. While the department aims for its students to have comprehensive knowledge about the historical background and general concepts in the field, it also encourages them to acquire critical thinking skills and apply them to contemporary political issues.

Career Opportunities

Obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Public Administration field can be useful for the students to evaluate a number of job opportunities. The graduates of Political Science and Public Administration, whether it is of the public or private sector, expected to have a wide range of satisfactory working facilities both in Turkey and international sphere, for instance, they can evaluate the opportunities in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, local administrative units and municipal institutions, public & private financial institutions, non-governmental organizations or they may work as public relations specialist, social media manager, public opinion researcher, marketing research analyst and political consultant. Other than these, graduate students who want to be specialized in any of the subfields or relative fields may choose to continue their academic studies with a Master of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration, or in some other relative field. Thus, Anadolu University Political Science and Public Administration program provides the necessary education and background for the students for a post-graduation period, whether the students want to work in public or private sphere after graduation.

Why international students should choose this department to study

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration has a wide scope and includes courses from many fields such as Economics, Law, Public Administration, International Relations, and Politics. Thus, it will increase students’ ability to evaluate society, their country, the world and the systems included in these or that contain these. It will enable them to grasp the logic of governing from the management of the small scale organizations to the administration of states. The Department of Political Science and Public Administration is one of the most basic departments in terms of contribution to students’ personal inventory. The department expands the horizons of the students and gives them self-esteem and thus enables them to become individuals who can draw their route. Anadolu University Department of Political Science and Public Administration aims to raise individuals who are sensitive to the political, administrative and economic problems of the local, regional, national and international community, can produce original solutions for these, and have public and professional ethics. In this sense, it will be an attractive choice as it provides opportunities for students to invest in themselves, their environment, their country and the world. Wide career opportunities stand out as concrete reasons for preference. The department offers a wide spectrum, such as the state's judicial organization, academia, in addition to public administration and private sector management at various levels. By providing very different alternatives to the students in the career-building process, it will contribute to their dynamism in this process and give them the chance to choose the most effective path for their future life.

Contact Information

Address: Anadolu Üniversitesi, Yunus Emre Kampüsü, İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi, 4.Kat, 26470 Tepebaşı/Eskişehir, TURKEY

Telephone: +90 222 335 05 80 / Ext.: 3215