Bilkent University Quality Management in Education
Master of Arts in Archaeology

Foundation

1994

Qualification Awarded

Master of Arts in Archaeology

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle Degree

Mode of Study

Full Time

Admission & Registration Requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have an undergraduate major in archaeology, history of art, anthropology, or a related subject, and must demonstrate a proficiency in English. Students from other disciplines are also eligible for the program, providing they remedy deficiencies in their academic background by completing a year of preparatory courses prior to beginning the Master's program.

Assessment of Student Performance

Apart from work conducted throughout the semester, students are usually asked to take a final examination and at least one midterm examination for a course. If a staff member considers it appropriate, practical laboratory work or other such assignments may be assessed as midterm examinations or as a final examination.

Grades are finalized when they are announced via the internet on the date specified in the Academic Calendar. Semester grades for practical studies and other non-lecture courses are determined by an evaluation of the student's overall work and performance throughout the semester.

The University grading system uses letter grades with pluses and minuses. Letter grades and their grade point equivalents are: A+ to D; F, FX is failing. The quality-point equivalents of the grades are:

  A+   4.00   B+   3.30   C+   2.30   D+   1.30   F   0.00
  A   4.00   B   3.00   C   2.00   D   1.00   FX   0.00
  A-   3.70   B-   2.70   C-   1.70           FZ   0.00

Other grades used are S (Satisfactory), U (Unsatisfactory), I (Incomplete), P (In Progress), T (Transfer), and W (Withdraw). These grades do not have grade point equivalents.

S : accorded to students who are successful in non-credit courses.
     
U : accorded to students who are unsuccessful in non-credit courses.
     
I : accorded to students who, although otherwise successful, have failed to complete the required assignments for a course due to illness or some other valid reason. Proof of illness or other reason for non-completion must be submitted within two days of the date of the final exam. A student receiving an incomplete grade for any course must make up for the deficiencies within 14 days after the final exam in order to obtain a grade. Otherwise, the grade I automatically becomes FX. At the discretion of the department chair, the period specified above may be extended until the beginning of the following semester. P : progress, used for multi-semester courses.
     
P : progress, used for multi-semester courses.
     
T : reflects approved transferred courses from other universities or from an exchange program. A student with a grade of T is exempted from an equivalent number of credits on the condition that the courses are accepted by the department on the recommendation of the department chair and with the approval of the board of the faculty/school. This grade may provide an exemption for a particular course at the program.
     
W : student has withdrawn from the course before the withdrawal deadline of the respective semester.

A student with extraordinary performance in a course may be granted an A+ grade. However, the number of A+ grades in a given course is limited based on class size: If the class size is less than 25 students, no A+ grades may be given; if the class size is between 25 and 74 students, only one A+ grade may be given; if the class size is between 75 and 124 students, two A+ grades may be given; if the class size is between 125 and 174 students, three A+ grades may be given; if the class size is between 175 and 225 students, four A+ grades may be given; if the class size is more than 225 students, five A+ grades may be given. (The letter grade A+ was instituted beginning with the 2010-2011 academic year.)

Students who have not met the minimum performance and/or attendance requirements to qualify to take the final exam receive an FZ grade before the final exams begin. Failing students who have not shown up at the final exam receive an FX grade instead of an F.

In graduate programs, in addition to grade S, a grade of C or higher is a passing grade in masters programs and a grade of B or higher is a passing grade in Ph.D. programs. Letter grades lower than C and grade U are failing grades in masters programs and grades lower than B and grade U are failing grades in Ph.D. programs.

A student's academic performance is determined at the end of each semester by computing an average of the letter grades he/she has received during that semester. For each course, the grade point equivalent of the letter grade received by the student is multiplied by the credit units for that course; the sum of these products is then divided by the total credit units taken in that semester to yield the Grade Point Average (GPA) for that semester. The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is calculated by multiplying the grade point equivalent of the letter grade by the credit units for each course and then dividing the total sum by the total credit units taken in the program.

National Degree Qualifications

Basic Field Qualifications for Humanities (Academic - Weighted) - 7th Level - Master
NQF-HETR
LEVEL		 KNOWLEDGE
- Theoretical
- Conceptual		 SKILLS
- Cognitive
- Practical		 COMPETENCES
Competence to Work
Independently and
Take Responsibility 		Learning Competence Communication and Social
Competence 		Field Specific Competence
7th Level Master's
EQF-LLL:
7th Level
QF-EHEA:
2nd Cycle
Qualifications that signify completion of the sixth cycle are awarded to students who
K1. Develop and deepen knowledge in the same field or another field at the level of expertise, which is founded upon bachelor’s cycle competence in humanities.
K2. Have understanding of the disciplinary interaction of humanities with other fields, and conduct joint studies with various disciplines.
K3. Make effective use of resources in the field, based upon bachelor of arts in humanities competences.
K4. Use research methods and techniques applied in the field of humanities and has theoretical and practical knowledge required.
S1. Use theoretical and practical knowledge acquired at the level of expertise in the field of humanities.
S2. Integrate their knowledge in humanities with knowledge from various disciplines; interpret and analyze this knowledge to produce new knowledge.
S3. Solve problems encountered in the field of humanities, using the most appropriate research methods and techniques.
S4. Use the expertise level knowledge they have acquired in the field of humanities in order to improve the level of education, culture and arts in the society.
W1. Independently carryout a study that requires expertise in the field of humanities.
W2. Develop new approaches to solve unpredicted and complex problems encountered in the field of humanities.
W3. Work independently and/or assume responsibility as a team member to solve problems in studies conducted in the fields of education, culture and arts.
W4. Assume the leadership role in settings that require the solution of problems related with humanities; and organize individual, institutional and team works at the level of expertise.
L1. Critically evaluate theoretical and practical knowledge and skills at the expertise level acquired in the field of humanities.
L2. Govern the learning processes of their subordinates (individuals and/or groups).
C1. Investigate and improve with a critical approach social relations and the norms that govern these relations, and when required, take action to change these norms.
C2. Support up-to-date developments and ongoing projects in the field of humanities with qualitative and quantitative data, and communicate these data to specialist or non specialist audience through appropriate media.
C3. Raise cultural and artistic awareness in the society, using the knowledge at the expertise level in the field of humanities.
C4. communicate in oral and written form using a foreign language at B2 level, as defined by the European Language Portfolio.
C5. Use computer software and information and communication technologies required by the field of humanities at the advanced level.
F1. Collects, interprets, applies and controls the data related to the field of human sciences and examines them in consideration of scientific, cultural, artistic, social and ethical values.
F2. Determine strategies, develop policies, plan implementation stages and evaluate the results obtained within the frame of quality processes in the field of humanities.
F3. Use in inter disciplinary works the expertise knowledge and problem-solving and implementation skills they acquire in the field of humanities.

Program Outcomes

  1. a. Identify, describe, and analyze art, architecture, and other material remains from ancient and medieval cultures of the Mediterranean basin and southwest Asia.
  2. b. Evaluate the significance of material remains for the understanding of ancient and medieval cultures of the Mediterranean basin and southwest Asia.
  3. c. Demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of archaeological study by integrating knowledge and methods from such allied fields as anthropology, art and architectural history, biology, chemistry, classical and ancient Near Eastern philology, geography, geology, history, and urban studies.
  4. d. Analyze museums as vehicles for display, conservation, and education.
  5. e. Apply knowledge of ancient and medieval cultures to solve problems of the preservation and management of cultural heritage.
  6. f. Demonstrate the ability to read, write, and discuss in English, at an advanced level. [Note: applicable to students whose native language is Turkish or another language other than English.]
  7. g. Demonstrate mastery of the basic vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of one or more ancient languages.
  8. h. Demonstrate reading proficiency in French and/or German, which together with English are the major research languages in Mediterranean and Near Eastern archaeology.
  9. i. Draw archaeological finds, survey sites, and plan architectural remains.
  10. j. Use library resources, computer software, and information technologies relevant to archaeological research and cultural heritage management.
  11. k. Analyze complex arguments, make oral presentations, and write research papers.
  12. l. Apply ethical values to archaeological field work, publication, and teaching, and to cultural heritage management.
  13. m. Prepare a thesis, a purposeful, clearly written, and well organized work that demonstrates mastery of research techniques, scholarship in the chosen area of investigation, and analysis.

Program Outcomes/Degree Qualification Matrix

 Program Outcomes
Qualification(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)(j)(k)(l)(m)
K1✓✓✓✓
K2✓
K3✓✓
K4✓✓
S1✓✓✓✓
S2✓
S3✓✓✓
S4✓✓
W1✓
W2✓
W3✓✓✓
W4✓
L1✓
L2✓
C1✓
C2✓✓
C3✓✓
C4✓
C5✓
F1✓✓
F2✓
F3✓
Qualification
Program Outcome

Program Curriculum

Course Code Course Name Hours Credits Prerequisite Options
Lecture Lab/Studio
/Others		 Bilkent ECTS
GE 500 Research Methods and Academic Publication Ethics 0 0 0 1 [ Syllabus ]
GE 590 Academic Practices 0 0 0 12 [ Syllabus ]
HART 501 Issues in Archaeological Theory 3 0 3 5 [ Syllabus ]
HART 519 Research Directions for Anatolian Archaeology and Art 3 0 3 5 [ Syllabus ]
HART 590 Seminar 0 0 0 1 [ Syllabus ]
HART 599 Master's Thesis 0 0 0 71 [ Syllabus ]
Classical Archaeology Restricted Elective 3 [ Courses ]
Group I Restricted Elective 9 [ Courses ]
Group II Restricted Elective 6 [ Courses ]
Pre-Classical Archaeology Restricted Elective 3 [ Courses ]


Elective Courses in the Curriculum

Elective Count Program Outcomes Options
Classical Archaeology Restricted Elective 1 (Identify, describe, and analyze art, architecture, and other material remains from ancient and medieval cultures of the Mediterranean basin and southwest Asia.a) (Evaluate the significance of material remains for the understanding of ancient and medieval cultures of the Mediterranean basin and southwest Asia. b) (Demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of archaeological study by integrating knowledge and methods from such allied fields as anthropology, art and architectural history, biology, chemistry, classical and ancient Near Eastern philology, geography, geology, history, and urban studies. c) (Analyze museums as vehicles for display, conservation, and education. d) (Apply knowledge of ancient and medieval cultures to solve problems of the preservation and management of cultural heritage. e) (Demonstrate the ability to read, write, and discuss in English, at an advanced level. [Note: applicable to students whose native language is Turkish or another language other than English.]f) (Demonstrate reading proficiency in French and/or German, which together with English are the major research languages in Mediterranean and Near Eastern archaeology. h) (Analyze complex arguments, make oral presentations, and write research papers. k) (Apply ethical values to archaeological field work, publication, and teaching, and to cultural heritage management. l)   [ Courses ]
Group I Restricted Elective 3 (Identify, describe, and analyze art, architecture, and other material remains from ancient and medieval cultures of the Mediterranean basin and southwest Asia.a) (Evaluate the significance of material remains for the understanding of ancient and medieval cultures of the Mediterranean basin and southwest Asia. b) (Demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of archaeological study by integrating knowledge and methods from such allied fields as anthropology, art and architectural history, biology, chemistry, classical and ancient Near Eastern philology, geography, geology, history, and urban studies. c) (Analyze museums as vehicles for display, conservation, and education. d) (Apply knowledge of ancient and medieval cultures to solve problems of the preservation and management of cultural heritage. e) (Demonstrate the ability to read, write, and discuss in English, at an advanced level. [Note: applicable to students whose native language is Turkish or another language other than English.]f) (Demonstrate mastery of the basic vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of one or more ancient languages. g) (Demonstrate reading proficiency in French and/or German, which together with English are the major research languages in Mediterranean and Near Eastern archaeology. h) (Analyze complex arguments, make oral presentations, and write research papers. k) (Apply ethical values to archaeological field work, publication, and teaching, and to cultural heritage management. l)   [ Courses ]
Group II Restricted Elective 2   [ Courses ]
Pre-Classical Archaeology Restricted Elective 1 (Identify, describe, and analyze art, architecture, and other material remains from ancient and medieval cultures of the Mediterranean basin and southwest Asia.a) (Evaluate the significance of material remains for the understanding of ancient and medieval cultures of the Mediterranean basin and southwest Asia. b) (Demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of archaeological study by integrating knowledge and methods from such allied fields as anthropology, art and architectural history, biology, chemistry, classical and ancient Near Eastern philology, geography, geology, history, and urban studies. c) (Analyze museums as vehicles for display, conservation, and education. d) (Apply knowledge of ancient and medieval cultures to solve problems of the preservation and management of cultural heritage. e) (Demonstrate the ability to read, write, and discuss in English, at an advanced level. [Note: applicable to students whose native language is Turkish or another language other than English.]f) (Demonstrate reading proficiency in French and/or German, which together with English are the major research languages in Mediterranean and Near Eastern archaeology. h) (Use library resources, computer software, and information technologies relevant to archaeological research and cultural heritage management. j) (Analyze complex arguments, make oral presentations, and write research papers. k) (Apply ethical values to archaeological field work, publication, and teaching, and to cultural heritage management. l)   [ Courses ]