General Description
Geography Master´s Programme is that a postgraduate programme established within the Institute of Social Sciences affiliated to the Rectorate of Bursa Uludağ University.
Master´s Degree in Geography Department
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Specific Admission Requirements
a) To have Bachelor´s Degree in an acceptable fields,
b) To have at least 55 score in ALES-SÖZ,
c) To have a score of 40 and above from YDS, ÜDS, UÜDS.
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Specific arrangements for the recognition of prior learning
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.
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Qualification Requirements and Regulations
To have 60 ECTS credit courses in the Department of Geography and successfully complete all of them,a weighted grade point average of 70 out of 100 and to successfully defend the thesis in front of a jury
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Profile of The Programme
This programme has a period of 2 years. The programme includes compulsory and elective courses and a master´s thesis.
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Key Learning Outcomes - TYYÇ - TAY Relationship
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To be able to use scientific research skills in their studies
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To compliance with ethical rules
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To be able to use high-level thinking skills
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To be able to comprehend the theoretical approaches of geographical methodology
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To be able to use theoretical approaches in research
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To be able to synchronise research with scientific research methods
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Analyses and evaluates the national and international literature related to the field
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Develops recommendations based on the literature analysed
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Determines the research topic depending on the suggestions developed
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Makes a literature review related to the selected topic
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To use data collection tools effectively
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Analyses the collected data and reaches synthesis
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Prepares a report on the research
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Key Learning Outcomes - TYYÇ Relationship
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To compliance with ethical rules |
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To be able to use high-level thinking skills |
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To be able to comprehend the theoretical approaches of geographical methodology |
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To be able to use theoretical approaches in research |
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To be able to synchronise research with scientific research methods |
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Analyses and evaluates the national and international literature related to the field |
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Develops recommendations based on the literature analysed |
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Determines the research topic depending on the suggestions developed |
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Makes a literature review related to the selected topic |
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To use data collection tools effectively |
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Analyses the collected data and reaches synthesis |
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Prepares a report on the research |
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Key Learning Outcomes - TAY Relationship
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To be able to use scientific research skills in their studies |
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To compliance with ethical rules |
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To be able to use high-level thinking skills |
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To be able to comprehend the theoretical approaches of geographical methodology |
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To be able to use theoretical approaches in research |
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To be able to synchronise research with scientific research methods |
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Analyses and evaluates the national and international literature related to the field |
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Develops recommendations based on the literature analysed |
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Determines the research topic depending on the suggestions developed |
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Makes a literature review related to the selected topic |
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To use data collection tools effectively |
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Analyses the collected data and reaches synthesis |
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Prepares a report on the research |
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Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Students who successfully complete the programme that can apply for a PhD programme in the Department of Geography
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Access to Further Studies
Students can study in postgraduate PhD programmes provided that they get a valid grade from ALES exam and have sufficient level of Foreign Language knowledge.
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Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Evaluation is made according to the Undergraduate Education Regulations.
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Graduation Requirements
It is necessary that successfully all courses in the program obtain a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.00, and complete the master´s thesis
Full-Time
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Address and Contact Details
Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Coğrafya Bölümü
E Posta: cografya@uludag.edu.tr
Telefon: 0 224 295 50 76
There are three professors, one associate professor, three assistant professors and two research assistants in our department.
| 1. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| COG5111 |
SPATIAL ANALYSIS IN GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| COG5169 |
RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND PUBLICATION ETHICS |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| COG5175 |
THESIS CONSULTING I |
Compulsory |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
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Click to choose optional courses.
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20 |
| Total |
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30 |
| 2. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| COG5172 |
SEMINAR |
Compulsory |
0 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
| COG5176 |
THESIS CONSULTING II |
Compulsory |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
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Click to choose optional courses.
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24 |
| Total |
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30 |
| 3. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| COG5183 |
ADVANCED TOPICS IN MA THESIS I |
Compulsory |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| COG5193 |
THESIS CONSULTANTS III |
Compulsory |
0 |
1 |
0 |
26 |
| Total |
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30 |
| 4. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| COG5184 |
ADVANCED TOPICS IN MA THESIS II |
Compulsory |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| COG5194 |
THESIS CONSULTANTS IV |
Compulsory |
0 |
1 |
0 |
26 |
| Total |
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30 |
| 1. Semester Optional Courses |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| COG5101 |
CONTEMPORARY METHODSAND TRENDS IN GEOGRAPHY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| COG5103 |
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF TURKISH ACADEMIC GEOGRAPHY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| COG5105 |
RESEARCH METHODS IN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| COG5109 |
PROTECTED AREAS AND GEOGRAPHY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| COG5113 |
GEOPOLITIC-GEOLOGICAL APPROACHES AND TURKEY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| COG5115 |
URBANIZATION AND URBAN FUNCTIONS IN TURKEY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| COG5117 |
RURAL SETTLEMENTS AND ITS PROBLEMS IN TURKEY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| COG5123 |
GEOMORPHIC ANALYSIS OF RIVER SYSTEMS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| COG5125 |
CLIMATE REGIONS AND APPLICATIONS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| COG5127 |
EARTH SYSTEM PROCESSES |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| COG5129 |
RESEARCH METHODS IN REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| 2. Semester Optional Courses |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| COG5102 |
DATA SOURCES IN GEOGRAPHICAL RESEARCH |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| COG5104 |
GEOGRAPHY OF BURSA PROVINCE |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| COG5106 |
BOUNDARIES OF TURKEY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| COG5108 |
INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION AND TURKEY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| COG5110 |
DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF TURKEY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| COG5112 |
STUDY TO DETERMINATION OF TOURISM POTENTIAL |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| COG5116 |
REMOTE SENSING AND ITS APPLICATIONS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| COG5120 |
THE ROLE OF CITIESIN GLOBALIZATION AND LOCALIZATION AND URBAN LAND USE |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| COG5124 |
GEOPOLITIC, GEOECONOMIC AND GEOCULTURAL EFFECTS OF GLOBALISATION |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| COG5130 |
GEOMORPHOMETRY AND APPLICATIONS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| COG5132 |
HYDRO-CLIMATOLOGICAL EXTREMES |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| COG5134 |
NATURAL HAZARD, RISK AND DISASTERS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| COG5136 |
GEOGRAPHICAL PRINCIPLES OF REGIONAL PLANNING |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
