Master’s Program in Radio, Television and Cinema
Department of Radio, Television and Cinema
Master’s Program in Radio, Television and Cinema

“Think Creatively, Produce Academically, Lead the Industry!”

The Master’s Program in Radio, Television and Cinema is open to all candidates who have completed their undergraduate education, and it adopts a theoretical and practical approach that builds bridges between communication, radio, television, and cinema fields, as well as related disciplines. The primary goal of the program is to equip students with advanced academic knowledge and prepare them for both professional sectors and academic careers. The Faculty of Art and Design has a strong academic background with nearly 15 years of graduate education experience. The Master’s Program in Radio, Television and Cinema has graduated numerous students who have gone on to hold influential positions in the industry and academia.

One of the program’s strongest assets is its qualified and experienced academic staff. The Department of Radio, Television and Cinema faculty members not only strengthen students’ theoretical frameworks but also guide them through creative production processes. The academic staff consists of instructors with national and international experience in media production and broadcasting. Additionally, the program is a member of CILECT (Centre International de Liaison des Écoles de Cinéma et de Télévision – The International Association of Film and Television Schools), which places it within a globally recognized educational network. This membership supports the program’s quality standards and international collaborations, underlining its commitment to excellence in graduate education.

The Master’s Program in Radio, Television and Cinema aims to train both creative and well-equipped professionals for the industry and future academics specializing in communication and media studies.

Program with Thesis: 2 Academic Years (4 Semesters)

• The medium of instruction is Turkish.
• This is a thesis-based graduate program.
• The total program comprises 120 ECTS credits.
• In addition to the standard course load, students are required to complete a “Master’s Thesis” to graduate.
• Applicants must have taken the ALES (Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam) and received at least 55 points in either the Quantitative or Verbal score category.

Application Periods: 
Applications are accepted twice a year, during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Core Courses

• Seminar I
• The Phenomenon of the Director in Turkish Cinema
• Cinematic Narrative and Discourse
• Cinema and the City
• Scientific Research and Publication Ethics
• Seminar II

Elective Courses

• Film Theories
• Film Analysis
• Cinema and Genres
• Cinema and Space
• Cinema and Psychology
• Independent Cinema
• Digital Cinema
• The Third Cinema
• Cinema and Ideology
• Popular Culture and Television
• Character in Cinematic Narrative