History

Qualification Awarded

Doctorate degree in History

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate 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 high-level skills in research and study methods by specializing in the field of study.
• Discusses the theoretical and (if any) practical approaches and products related to the study carried out.
• Revise the views, thoughts, facts and paradigms related to the study by adopting an interdisciplinary approach.
• Discusses the comments, thoughts and concepts developed by himself/herself by involving in scientific meetings (symposiums, conferences, etc.) related to the field.
• Uses the outputs such as scientific articles prepared in the field in national and international environment.
• Develops academic language skills at a high level to follow the literature related to the field and to be able to dominate current discussions in a wider environment.
• Manages his/her studies by considering his/her ethical responsibilities in all studies related to his/her field.
• Applies critical thinking practices in his/her field of specialization.
• Analyses the data related to the field of study in detail through their historical contexts.
• Produces innovative outputs with the information obtained during and after the study process.
• Constructs an analytical and holistic perspective on the field.
• Designs projects by developing professional and social representation ability.
• Judges contemporary developments on historical contexts.
• Present comparative analyses by determining the needs for research in the face of periods and problems in diverse fields of history.

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. İbrahim ŞİRİN