The Cultural Studies MA at Sabanci University is designed for aspiring scholars and cultural practitioners eager to critically engage with contemporary cultural dynamics, both within Turkey and globally. You will explore complex issues such as globalization and neoliberalism, race, ethnicity, and citizenship, and the politics of representation, drawing on interdisciplinary approaches from anthropology, literary criticism, and sociology. This postgraduate programme offers a rigorous academic framework for understanding how cultural production shapes and is shaped by social change, preparing you for advanced research or impactful work in diverse cultural fields.
This Master’s degree is studied full-time on campus over two years, fostering an open intellectual atmosphere where you will engage with ongoing debates and conduct collaborative research. You will delve into research areas including gender and sexuality, memory and politics, migration, and urban space, potentially undertaking a significant research project or dissertation. You will graduate with enhanced analytical skills and a nuanced understanding of cultural politics, positioning you for careers in the cultural sector, media, NGOs, government initiatives, or further academic pursuits at the doctoral level.