The degree earned by completing a Master of Laws in International Law is a "Master of Laws" (LLM).

This degree is awarded to students who have completed a master's degree in law and are studying international law. The LLM program often allows students to focus on different areas of law, especially aspects of international law, and can open up a wide range of career opportunities.

The Master of International Law program is a postgraduate program that aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the theoretical and practical issues of international law. The program helps students learn the basic principles and practices of international law, understand the differences and similarities between legal systems, focus on various areas of international law, and follow developments in this field.

The program's courses cover the core topics of international law and may focus on topics such as:

International human rights law

International criminal law

International trade law

International environmental law

International human rights law

International investment law

International arbitration and arbitration

International maritime law

The program is also designed to provide students with research, analysis, critical thinking, and writing skills. Students also have opportunities to expand their professional networks and advance their careers in the field of international law.

The program usually takes 1-2 years to complete, and graduates can pursue careers in many areas of international law. Graduates can work in various areas of international law, such as the private sector, international organizations and non-governmental organizations.

The achievements of the Master of International Law program are the competencies that students are expected to have after graduation. These achievements are determined in accordance with the purpose of the program, the curriculum and the goals of the students. The achievements of the Master of International Law program may include the following:

Understanding the basic principles of international law: Students should understand the basic principles and principles of international law and gain the skills to apply these principles.

Understanding different areas of international law: Students should understand different areas of international law, such as human rights, trade, environmental and humanitarian law.

Legal research methods: Students should learn legal research methods and gain the skills to produce solutions to legal problems using these methods.

Communication skills: Students should develop effective written and oral communication skills and be able to use these skills in the field of international law.

Management skills: Students should learn management skills in the field of international law and be able to use these skills in institutions or workplaces in the field of international law.

Legal ethics: Students should be informed about legal ethics and professional responsibilities and should exhibit behaviors in accordance with these principles.

Global perspective: Students should be able to think in a global perspective, understand the role of international law in a global context, and gain the skills to interact with various actors in the international community.

These achievements aim to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in international law.

Graduates of the International Law master's program have many employment opportunities. Graduates can work in many different fields and are especially likely to find work in international companies, law firms, and international organizations.

Graduates of the International Law master's degree can work as legal consultants and provide consultancy on many different subjects. They can also specialize in human rights, international trade law, maritime law, environmental law, international criminal law, and other subjects.

In addition, graduates of the International Law master's degree can work in international organizations and take on tasks such as the implementation and enforcement of international agreements. In addition, there are academic positions for those who want to pursue an academic career in international law.

In summary, graduates of the International Law master's degree program have the opportunity to work in many different areas of law and are especially likely to find work in international companies, law firms, or international organizations.

The student's success in the courses is determined by evaluating the mid-term grades and the final exam grade together.

Mid-term grades consist of quizzes, mid-term exam grades and grades given to homework, applications and practical work depending on the course. In the credit system, the type and weight of mid-term and final evaluations (exams, homework, applications and similar) are reported to the relevant department head by the instructor teaching the course within the first two weeks of the semester and announced to the students by the relevant teaching unit administration. The final evaluation is determined by the instructor teaching the course with one of the following letter grades, taking into account the general success level of all students taking that course.

While the impact of the homework given during the semester on the final grade is 40%, the impact of the final exams at the end of the semester is 60%.

Graduation Requirements are as follows:

• Successfully completing all courses in the program,
• Having no FF grade,
• Achieving a minimum grade of CB or higher for each course,
• Completing 120 ECTS credits, with 60 credits from coursework and 60 credits from the thesis,
• Submitting a thesis of at least 15,000 words in accordance with the "Thesis Writing Guide" provided by the Graduate Education Institute, and defending it if deemed necessary,
• Presenting a thesis with a plagiarism rate below the accepted maximum of 30%,
• Submitting the thesis approved in Turkish in English.