The Institute of Social Sciences, one of the four institutes within Bursa Uludağ University, was established in 1982. Since the 1982–1983 academic year, the Institute has been offering postgraduate education at the master´s and doctoral levels. The Department of Labour Economics and Industrial Relations, operating under the Institute, comprises the following four divisions: Labour Economics Labour and Social Security Law Management and Labour Sociology Management and Labour Psychology The Department offers two master´s programmes and one doctoral programme. At the master´s level, these are the MA Programme in Labour Economics and Industrial Relations (with Thesis) and the MA Programme in Work Psychology and Human Resources (with Thesis). At the doctoral level, the Department offers the PhD Programme in Labour Economics and Industrial Relations.
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Qualification Awarded
The Department of Labour Economics and Industrial Relations follows a third-cycle degree system in higher education, requiring the successful completion of a 240 ECTS credit program in the field. Upon fulfilling the program requirements and achieving the specified qualifications, graduates are awarded a Doctorate (PhD) in Labour Economics and Industrial Relations.
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Level of Qualification
First Cycle
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Specific Admission Requirements
To apply to the Labor Economics and Industrial Relations PhD Programme;
- Undergraduate degrees are in Labor Economics and Industrial Relations, Economics, Sociology, Psychology and Law, and in the Department of Labor Economics and Industrial Relations (opened under the Department of Labor Economics and Industrial Relations, with Labor Psychology and Human Resources, Social Policy, Labor and Social Security Law). Having a master´s degree (including Human Resources Management Master´s Programs);
- At least 3.0 GPA in Master´s degree;
- A score of at least 55 (equal weight) from the Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) in the last three years;
- It is required to have a minimum score in the exams listed below, including English, French, German or Arabic.
o At least 55 for KPDS, ÜDS or TOEFL IBT
o Minimum score of 134 for TOEFL CBT
o At least 453 for TOEFL PBT.
Foreign students, except those studying in Turkey, are required to have a Turkish Proficiency Certificate.
Candidates who want to apply for the PhD entrance exams must apply electronically with the required documents within the application and registration dates announced on the University´s website.
In accepting students to doctoral programs; ALES score (50%), master´s grade average (15%), foreign language achievement score (15%) and written/interview exam result (20%) are evaluated. As a result of this evaluation, candidates who score at least sixty-five (65) points are ranked and students are considered successful as many as the number of quotas available.
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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
Students accepted to the doctoral program with a master´s degree with thesis must pass at least 240 ECTS in order to graduate. This credit load must consist of at least eight courses and seminars at the course stage, provided that it is not less than 60 ECTS for an academic year; The remaining load must be provided from the seminar, qualifying exam and thesis work after the course phase.
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Profile of The Programme
1. MISSION To educate individuals who approach working life from an integrated and interdisciplinary perspective, taking into account its economic, legal, sociological and psychological dimensions, and who possess analytical and critical thinking skills grounded in scientific knowledge, adhere to ethical values and demonstrate a strong sense of social responsibility. To contribute to the analysis of problems in working life and the development of solutions through an approach that places human labour, workers´ rights, social justice and social protection at its core, and to serve societal development through educational and scientific research activities. 2. VISION To develop the capacity to assess economic, legal, sociological and psychological developments in working life from an integrated and interdisciplinary perspective; to promote the production of scientific knowledge based on human labour, workers´ rights and social justice; to undertake research and other academic activities that contribute to academic advancement and the resolution of societal problems in the fields of Labour Economics, Industrial Relations and Social Policy; and to advance academic interaction and collaboration by following national and international scientific developments. Programme Aims and Objectives Aim 1. To educate academics and professionals with advanced expertise in labour economics, industrial relations and social policy, capable of conducting independent and original scientific research. Objective 1.1. To enable students to develop advanced theoretical and conceptual knowledge in labour economics, industrial relations, social policy, labour and social security law, and to critically evaluate current scientific developments in these fields. Objective 1.2. To enhance students´ ability to analyse working life and social relations from an integrated and interdisciplinary perspective, taking into account their economic, legal, sociological and psychological dimensions. Objective 1.3. To develop students´ competencies in conducting independent research, engaging in scientific debates, formulating original academic arguments, and presenting and defending their views in written and oral forms. Aim 2. To advance the production of original scientific knowledge and improve the quality of academic research in labour economics, industrial relations and social policy. Objective 2.1. To develop students´ competencies in designing and conducting advanced scientific research in accordance with the methodological requirements of the social sciences, and in analysing research findings using appropriate scientific methods. Objective 2.2. To encourage research that generates original contributions to scientific knowledge in the fields of labour markets, industrial relations, social policy, labour law and social security. Objective 2.3. To support the dissemination of research findings through national and international peer-reviewed academic publications, scientific conferences and other academic activities, thereby contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge. Aim 3. To strengthen academic contributions to knowledge production, policymaking and the resolution of social problems in the fields of working life and social policy. Objective 3.1. To encourage critical and original research addressing social issues such as employment, unemployment, poverty, income inequality, social protection and workers´ rights, and to promote the development of evidence-based policy recommendations. Objective 3.2. To support research evaluating national and international social policy frameworks, transformations in working life and technological developments in terms of their short-, medium- and long-term impacts. Objective 3.3. To contribute academically to the evaluation of existing social policies and the development of new policy proposals based on the principles of social justice, human rights, equality and decent work. Aim 4. To strengthen the programme´s national and international academic engagement, scientific collaborations and contribution to academic development. Objective 4.1. To incorporate national and international scientific developments into doctoral-level education and research activities and encourage students to participate in international academic debates. Objective 4.2. To develop opportunities for scientific research and academic collaboration with national and international universities, academic institutions, public organisations and other relevant institutions. Objective 4.3. To support students in adhering to the principles of research ethics, academic integrity and social responsibility, and in assuming responsibilities in the processes of scientific knowledge production, publication and policymaking.
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Key Learning Outcomes - TYYÇ - TAY Relationship
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Key Learning Outcomes
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To comprehend the rules that define working life and social relations, particularly in the field of social policy, and to analyze their consequences with a critical approach to develop solutions to emerging problems.
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To have a command of the methodological requirements of social sciences and scientific research techniques, and to evaluate the obtained results on a universal scale in accordance with ethical principles to develop strategic planning and policy recommendations for the field.
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To conduct original academic research based on scientific methods, either individually or as a member of a group, and to have the competence to publish the findings at national and international levels.
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To contribute to the production, publication, and policymaking processes in the field of social policy and/or to provide guidance in these areas.
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To holistically assess the effects of societal structures and technological changes on labor markets and social relations and to take the lead in developing solutions to emerging problems.
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To communicate and defend views and recommendations based on theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field in professional settings, while adhering to the principles of social justice and scientific ethics.
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To comprehend and critically evaluate the short-, medium-, and long-term effects of national and international social policy regulations.
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To critically assess existing social policies based on the principles of social justice, human rights, and equality and to take the lead in developing new policy proposals.
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To adopt ethical principles related to working life and to conduct scientific research with academic integrity and a sense of social responsibility.
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To follow international scientific and current developments and to have a sufficient level of foreign language proficiency to participate in and contribute to academic and professional discussions.
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Key Learning Outcomes - TYYÇ Relationship
Key Learning Outcomes
TYYC-1 KNOWLEDGE (Theoretical - Applied)
TYYC-2 SKILLS (Cognitive - Applied)
TYYC-3 COMPETENCE (Independent Working and Responsibility)
TYYC-4 COMPETENCE (Learning Competence)
TYYC-5 COMPETENCE (Communication and Social Competence)
TYYC-6 COMPETENCE (Field-Specific Competence)
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To comprehend the rules that define working life and social relations, particularly in the field of social policy, and to analyze their consequences with a critical approach to develop solutions to emerging problems.
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1,2,3
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1
1
2,3
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To have a command of the methodological requirements of social sciences and scientific research techniques, and to evaluate the obtained results on a universal scale in accordance with ethical principles to develop strategic planning and policy recommendations for the field.
1,2
1,2,3,4
1,2,3
1
1,2,3
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To conduct original academic research based on scientific methods, either individually or as a member of a group, and to have the competence to publish the findings at national and international levels.
1,2
1,2,3,4
1,2,3
1
2
1,3
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To contribute to the production, publication, and policymaking processes in the field of social policy and/or to provide guidance in these areas.
1,2
4
1,2,3
1
1,2
1,2,3
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To holistically assess the effects of societal structures and technological changes on labor markets and social relations and to take the lead in developing solutions to emerging problems.
1,2
1,2,3
1,2,3
1
1,2
1,2,3
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To communicate and defend views and recommendations based on theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field in professional settings, while adhering to the principles of social justice and scientific ethics.
1,2
1
3
1
1,2
2,3
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To comprehend and critically evaluate the short-, medium-, and long-term effects of national and international social policy regulations.
1,2
1,3
1
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To critically assess existing social policies based on the principles of social justice, human rights, and equality and to take the lead in developing new policy proposals.
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1,2
3
1
1,2
3
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To adopt ethical principles related to working life and to conduct scientific research with academic integrity and a sense of social responsibility.
1,2,3
1
1,2
3
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To follow international scientific and current developments and to have a sufficient level of foreign language proficiency to participate in and contribute to academic and professional discussions.
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1,2
3
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Key Learning Outcomes - TAY Relationship
Key Learning Outcomes
TAY-1 KNOWLEDGE (Theoretical - Applied)
TAY-2 SKILLS (Cognitive - Applied)
TAY-3 COMPETENCE (Independent Working and Responsibility)
TAY-4 COMPETENCE (Learning Competence)
TAY-5 COMPETENCE (Communication and Social Competence)
TAY-6 COMPETENCE (Field-Specific Competence)
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To comprehend the rules that define working life and social relations, particularly in the field of social policy, and to analyze their consequences with a critical approach to develop solutions to emerging problems.
1,2,3,7
1,2
1,2
1,2,5
4
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To have a command of the methodological requirements of social sciences and scientific research techniques, and to evaluate the obtained results on a universal scale in accordance with ethical principles to develop strategic planning and policy recommendations for the field.
1,2,5,6,7
1,2,3,5
1,2,3,6
1,2,4,5,6
3,4,7
1,2,5
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To conduct original academic research based on scientific methods, either individually or as a member of a group, and to have the competence to publish the findings at national and international levels.
1,2,3,5,6,7
1,2,3,5
1,3,5
1,2,5,6
1,2,5,7
1,2,5
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To contribute to the production, publication, and policymaking processes in the field of social policy and/or to provide guidance in these areas.
1,2,5,6,7
1,2,3,5
1,2,3,4,6,7
1,2,5
1,2,3,5
2,5
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To holistically assess the effects of societal structures and technological changes on labor markets and social relations and to take the lead in developing solutions to emerging problems.
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1,4
1,2,4,6,7
1,2,5
5
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To communicate and defend views and recommendations based on theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field in professional settings, while adhering to the principles of social justice and scientific ethics.
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1,2,5
4,6
1,2
1,2,5
1,2,3,5
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To comprehend and critically evaluate the short-, medium-, and long-term effects of national and international social policy regulations.
1,2
1,4
1,2,6
3
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To critically assess existing social policies based on the principles of social justice, human rights, and equality and to take the lead in developing new policy proposals.
1,2
1,5
4,6
1,2,6
1
1,3,5
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To adopt ethical principles related to working life and to conduct scientific research with academic integrity and a sense of social responsibility.
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1,2,3
1,3
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To follow international scientific and current developments and to have a sufficient level of foreign language proficiency to participate in and contribute to academic and professional discussions.
1,2,3,5
3,5
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1,5,6
5
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Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates may pursue academic careers at universities and research institutes, hold expert and managerial positions in public institutions such as the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, the Ministry of Family and Social Services, and the Social Security Institution, or work as consultants in private sector organizations on topics such as human resource management, occupational health and safety, and collective bargaining processes.
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Access to Further Studies
Graduates can be accepted to postdoctoral programs abroad if they meet the necessary conditions.
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Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
IEach student is required to register for courses at the beginning of the semester and must attend at least 70% of the classes to be eligible for the end-of-semester exam. Students are subject to at least one final exam for each course. All exams are graded on a scale of 100 points. Doctoral students must obtain a minimum score of 75 in the final exam. A course is considered successfully completed if the student receives one of the following letter grades: AA, BA, BB, or CB.
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Graduation Requirements
In order to successfully complete the program, it is necessary to pass all the courses available in the program (equivalent to 240 ECTS), be successful in the qualifying exam, publish an article in a refereed journal and successfully complete the thesis.
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Mode of Study
Full-Time
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Address and Contact Details
Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Görükle Kampüsü 16059 Nilüfer/Bursa Telefon: 0 (224) 294 24 23 Fax: 0 (224) 294 24 34 e-mail : sosbil@uludag.edu.tr. Anabilim Dalı Başkanı: Prof. Dr. İlknur KILKIŞ e-mail: ilknur@uludag.edu.tr
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Facilities
The language of instruction of the PhD Programme in Labour Economics and Industrial Relations is Turkish. The programme´s academic activities are carried out by three professors, two associate professors, and five assistant professors.
