Master of Arts in Ottoman and Turkish Studies
Explore the history, culture, and society of the Ottoman Empire and modern Turkey at Freie Universität Berlin.
Best for:Best for students with a background in history or social sciences seeking advanced expertise in Ottoman and Turkish history and culture.
Overview
Freie Universität Berlin offers a comprehensive Master of Arts programme in Ottoman and Turkish Studies focusing on the history, culture, and social developments of the Ottoman Empire and contemporary Turkey. Students engage in interdisciplinary coursework combining history, anthropology, and social sciences while mastering Ottoman Turkish and modern Turkish languages. The curriculum addresses core themes such as pre-modern statehood, modernisation, migration, gender, and cultural heritage through comparative and trans-Ottoman perspectives. Graduates are well-prepared for doctoral studies, academic careers, diplomacy, cultural organisations, and international non-governmental sectors.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework across introductory, specialisation, and completion phases covering Ottoman Turkish language, history, and social science methodologies
- Participate in interdisciplinary seminars addressing political, social, and cultural approaches to plurality, modernisation, and heritage
- Engage with primary sources in Ottoman Turkish and modern Turkish to develop independent academic research skills
- Attend and contribute to research colloquia in Ottoman Studies and Turcology
- Conduct independent research and write a Master's thesis demonstrating mastery of scientific methods
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in History and Culture of the Middle East with a focus on Turcology, or an equivalent degree in history or social sciences with 30 credit points in Turkish/Ottoman Studies
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English; C1 CEFR or higher (e.g., IELTS Academic 7, TOEFL iBT 95)
Instruction: English
- Proof of Turkish language proficiency at level B2 CEFR or higher, unless the first degree was obtained from an institution where Turkish is the language of instruction
- Demonstrated foundational knowledge in historical or social science research methods
- Ability to engage with complex historical texts and interdisciplinary literature
- Applicants from all countries are eligible to apply within the specified application periods
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How to apply
Deadline: 15 August
Prepare all required academic documents, proof of language proficiencies, and your degree certificates. Submit your application online through the uni-assist portal or the Freie Universität Berlin application portal within the official application window.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- BSc/BA transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Proof of Turkish language proficiency
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