Urbanization and Environmental Problems

Qualification Awarded

Master's degree in Urbanization and Environmental Problems

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Lateral transfer is possible for students of master's and doctorate programmes who have successfully completed at least one semester at another department of the same university and the same institute, or at a master's and doctorate programme of another equivalent institute of another higher education institute. According to the related bylaws, the courses that a lateral transfer student should take within the scope of 'Programme Adjustment' are determined by the committee of the relevant department. The determination of which and how many of the previously taken courses should be recognized within scope of the minimum course load, is suggested by the advisor and the committee of the relevant department,as well. "Full Recognition" is provided upon the approval of those courses by the board of chairs of relevant institute.

Kocaeli University guarantees in advance that all credits gained and courses received by an Erasmus student after the mobility abroad will be fully recognized and transferred into Kocaeli University system and upon arrival with the approval of the authorities and the student. While preparing the" Erasmus Credit Transfer and Grade Equivalency Table" the ECTS grades are transmitted to Kocaeli University grading system.

Turkish higher education institutions are in the start-up phase about the recognition of informal and non formal education. However; computer and foreign language skills that students improve on their own, are evaluated through exemption examinations by the university. Students who prove to be proficient in such exams are exempted from related course(s).

Program Competencies

• Develops theoretical and current knowledge in the field of urbanisation and environmental problems.
• Defines current environmental problems at local, regional and international level with social and economic dimensions and produces solutions.
• Interprets the legislationon environmental management.
• To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge acquired in the fields of urban theories, urban politics, housing and land policies, urban regeneration, regional development, migration and slums.
• Analyses urban and social movements, evaluates the historical development of cities.
• Conducts research on issues related to the field within the framework of scientific ethics.
• Examines and evaluates the national and international literature related to the field.
• Discusses the local, regional and international dimensions of urbanisation and environmental problems in the axis of sustainable development.
• Interpret the ever-evolving dynamic structure of urban and environmental policies with the awareness of lifelong learning.
• Discusses and analyses the causes and consequences of change and transformation practices of cities.
• Discusses and interprets the theories and concepts in depth and establishes analytical relationships with the basic knowledge and experience in the field.
• Understands the relationship between urbanisation and environmental problems with different disciplines and produces joint studies with disciplines related to the field.
• Analyses the data and materials obtained in the field with appropriate techniques within the framework of scientific method.
• Creats the necessary academic skills to write a master's thesis.
• convert s the topics he/she works on into texts to be presented orally at meetings such as conferences, panels, and symposia.

Key Competencies

• The ability to transmit knowledge and opinions verbally and in the written form
• The ability to evaluate knowledge and skills critically
• The ability to work independently and to take responsibilities
• Being inclined to work collaboratively
• The ability to learn and manage to learn
• The ability to use digital literacy skills
• The ability to use a foreign language at the level of professional communication
• The ability to adopt and obey the rules of scientific etiquette
• The ability to take initiative and make attempts in order to turn thoughts into action
• The ability to use the knowledge and skill of scientific research
• The ability to manage and direct work
• The ability to care for social and cultural values
• The ability to use multiple perspectives on different topics
• Mathemetical ability and the ability to use science and technology
• The ability to self-express in the fields that could contribute to personal development (i.e. art, sports, etc.)

EQF/NQF-HETR Relation

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Adem ÇAYLAK