The undergraduate program of the Department of History at Bursa Uludağ University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences was established in 1990, initially offering courses at Block B of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences on the Görükle Campus. At the beginning of the spring semester of the 1998–1999 academic year, the department relocated to the Ali Osman Sönmez Campus. Since the 2003–2004 academic year, it has been operating in its current building on the Görükle Campus.
Graduate education in the field of history began with the launch of a Master’s program in 1992, followed by a Doctoral program in 2006. The department comprises six main branches: Ancient History, Medieval History, Early Modern History, Modern History, History of the Republic of Turkey, and General Turkish History. The academic staff currently consists of 7 professors, 5 associate professors, 4 assistant professors and 4 research assistants.

This department follows a first-cycle degree system of 240 ECTS credits in the field of history at the higher education level. Upon successful completion of the program and fulfillment of all program competencies, graduates are awarded a Bachelor’s degree in History.

First Cycle

Applicants are required to hold a high school diploma or its equivalent, and must have achieved a sufficient score in the centralized examination (YKS) administered by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM).

The provisions in “Regulation on Transfer among Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, and Subspecialty and the Principals of Credit Transfer among Institutions in Higher Education Institutions” are applied.

To obtain a Bachelor’s degree in history, students must successfully complete all required and elective courses stipulated by the program, totaling 240 ECTS credits, and must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 out of 4.00.

MISSION
The mission of the department is to train graduates who can access the universal body of knowledge in the field of history, possess well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills, are proficient in modern methodologies, and have embraced the values of academic integrity; to contribute to historiography through research at both national and international levels; and to place the knowledge and expertise acquired in the service of society.
VISION
The department’s vision is to cultivate graduates who interpret accumulated historical knowledge through a universal perspective and contribute to shaping the future, who conduct research that processes archival documents using modern scientific methods to strengthen societal awareness, who approach historiography through interdisciplinary synthesis, and who have internalized the scientific principles and standards recognized at both national and international levels.
AIMS and OBJECTIVES
1. To produce high-value academic outputs in line with the vision of a research university.
1.1. To increase the number of quality publications based on original archival documents in journals indexed in international databases (SSCI, AHCI, SCOPUS, ESCI, etc.), as well as to enhance the citation impact of these publications.
1.2. To broaden the wider impact of generated scientific knowledge by increasing the number of research projects supported by international and national institutions.
1.3. To train young researchers and academics who have acquired source-language proficiency, keep up with current methods and approaches, and uphold the values of academic integrity.
2. To produce well-rounded and qualified graduates by enhancing the quality of education and instruction.
2.1. To create a teaching ecosystem grounded in analytical thinking, analysis, and inquiry by diversifying instructional methods and materials.
2.2. To increase the number and quality of publications derived from graduate theses.
3. To contribute to society through social entrepreneurship initiatives and activities aimed at fostering historical awareness and sensitivity toward cultural heritage.
3.1. To raise public awareness of history and cultural heritage through local history studies, museum visits, and open-to-public panels and talks, guided by a “living history” approach.
3.2. To organize workshops and events that encourage the transformation of historical knowledge into innovative projects.

Graduates of the History Department may work as teachers in public schools, private schools, and tutoring centers, provided they meet the requirements set by the Ministry of National Education. They may also find employment in archives, manuscript libraries, relevant units of municipal administrations, and media and publishing organizations. Graduates who hold the necessary certifications can additionally pursue careers in culture and tourism, promotion, and guiding. Those wishing to continue their education at the postgraduate level are required to achieve a sufficient score on the ALES examination and demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language. Graduates who fulfill all necessary conditions may enter academic life and take on roles at universities as research assistants, lecturers, or instructors.

Candidates who have successfully completed and graduated from an undergraduate History program may enroll in postgraduate programs, provided they achieve sufficient scores on the ALES and YDS / e-YDS, YÖKDİL / e-YÖKDİL or equivalent examinations, and pass the subject-specific proficiency exams required by the relevant program.

First of all, at least 70% of courses must be attended by each student. As a general rule assessment is based on 1 mid-term and 1 final exam per course. Mid-term exam affects final grade % 40, and final exam affect it % 60. Various courses may demand seminars or quizzes. All exams are evaluated over 100 points. Students are required to obtain at least 50 points at the final exam. Students that have a letter grade of AA, BA, BB, CB and CC are considered successful from that course.

All students are required to register for courses at the beginning of each semester and must have attended at least 70% of classes in order to be eligible to sit the final examination. Students are subject to at least one midterm exam and a final exam for each course. The midterm examination contributes 40% and the final examination contributes 60% to the overall course grade. In some courses, additional assessment tools such as written assignments, quizzes, presentations, poster presentations, and short film or video projects are also used, each contributing 10% to the final grade. In such courses, the midterm examination´s contribution to the final grade is reduced to 30%. The instructor responsible for each course is required to specify the weight of all assessment components in the course information package and to notify students during the first week of the semester. All examinations are graded on a scale of 100 points, and students must score a minimum of 50 points in the final examination. Students who receive a letter grade of AA, BA, BB, CB, or CC are considered to have successfully passed the course. The grades DC and DD are conditionally passing grades; in order for a student to pass a course with a DC or DD, their cumulative weighted grade point average must be at least 2.00.

Full-Time

Program Adı: Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi, Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi, Tarih Bölümü.
Bölüm Başkanı: Prof. Dr. Zeynep DÖRTOK ABACI
Telefon: +90 224 2941855
E-posta: tarih@uludag.edu.tr
Program Koordinatörü: Prof. Dr. Zeynep DÖRTOK ABACI
Telefon: +90 224 2941863
E-posta: dortok@uludag.edu.tr
Bologna Birim Koordinatörü: Doç. Dr. Öznur ÖZDEMIR
Telefon: +90 224 2941749
E-posta: oznurozdemir@uludag.edu.tr
Program Adresi: Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi, Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi, Tarih Bölümü, 16059 Nilüfer/Bursa

The undergraduate program of the History Department has a duration of four years, consisting of eight semesters, and is offered as a full-time program in both first and second shifts. The curriculum includes compulsory and elective courses within the field, as well as non-departmental electives designed to broaden students’ perspectives. Through the Erasmus, Farabi, and Mevlana exchange programs, students have the opportunity to study abroad or at another domestic institution for one or two semesters.
The History and Culture Community, founded by students of the department, remains actively engaged in a wide range of activities, including conferences, local and out-of-town field trips, and events aimed at developing the social and professional skills students will need in their careers. The department’s facilities include five classrooms, thirteen offices for academic staff, one meeting room, one student community room, and a secretarial office.