Open Education Faculty | Philosophy

Last Updated: 21/09/2026

The Undergraduate Program in Philosophy was launched in the Faculty of Open Education in 2009. Students are accepted to the program after taking the university entrance exam held by OSYM (Student Selection and Placement Center). The program provides students that have no chance to attend the courses with the opportunity to get educatin in philosophy.

The curriculum in this department is designed in accordance with the semester-based system and the period of education is four years. Students of the faculties offering distance education take four exams set in separate sessions. Students take those exams in the cities where the administrative bureaus are located. Graduates of the department can apply for postgraduate programs in philosophy or related academic fields, and can be prosperous in positions requiring intellectual creativity in the public and private sector.

The aim of the program is to improve rational and conceptual thinking skills of students and to ensure that they meet requirements of the modern life. The program offers courses on philosophical heritage, in addition to the courses on philosophically problematic issues and critical thinking.

The main learning material of students studying in philosophy program is textbooks. The textbooks used in courses taken through distance education were prepared by the faculty members who are experts in their subjects, according to self-learning principles. In addition to this, TV programs about the courses have been prepared, and a supporting service has been given online through internet.

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Admission to the programme is based on the relevant higher education legislation and the central placement procedures administered by the Centre for Assessment, Selection and Placement (ÖSYM). Candidates who are offered a place in the programme must complete their registration within the deadlines announced in the University's academic calendar and registration announcements, in accordance with the applicable legislation. To complete final registration, candidates must satisfy all general and programme-specific admission requirements. Admission through horizontal transfer is conducted in accordance with the relevant legislation and the principles established by the relevant academic unit. The application and admission procedures for international students are carried out in accordance with the applicable legislation.

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The programme is delivered in open and distance mode. Students are enrolled on the programme as students. Teaching and learning activities are conducted in accordance with the programme curriculum, including the semester structure, scheduled class hours, practical components, and, where applicable, online learning environments.

Examinations and course passing are governed by the Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Regulations on Education and Examinations, the Implementation Principles for Education and Examinations in the Open Education, Faculty, and the Principles of the Student Evaluation System in the Open Education Faculty.

Through the examination page, you can find detailed information on;

Examination procedures and organisation
Examination dates
Required documents and examination rules
Examination durations
Publication of exam questions and answers
Announcement of results
Appeals procedures for examination results

Further details on assessment methods and course passing criteria are available on the Student Evaluation System page.

Grade	Coefficient
AA	4,0
AB	3,7
BA	3,3
BB	3,0
BC	2,7
CB	2,3
CC	2,0
CD	1,7
DC	1,3
DD	1,0
FF	0,0

A student is required to successfully complete the designated program of courses meet a minimum of 240 ECTS credit requirement and have a minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00 and no FF, DZ or YZ grades.

To be awarded a Bachelor's Degree, students must successfully complete all compulsory and elective courses specified in the curriculum of the programme in which they are enrolled, together with any required internship, practical training, project, or other academic requirements. To qualify for graduation, students must successfully complete at least 240 ECTS credits, have no failed courses, achieve the minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) specified in the relevant regulations (at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale), and fulfil all other graduation requirements prescribed by the programme.
A student is required to successfully complete the designated program of courses meet a minimum of 240 ECTS credit requirement and have a minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00 and no FF, DZ or YZ grades.

Students who successfully fulfil all programme requirements are awarded a Bachelor's Degree Diploma in Philosophy Graduates obtain a Level 6 (Bachelor's Degree) qualification within the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF).

Graduates of the department may pursue an academic career, and apply for alternative positions that require analytical thinking and creativity.

Graduates of the programme are eligible to apply for Master's Degree programmes (with or without a thesis) in accordance with the relevant legislation governing graduate education and the admission requirements of the receiving higher education institution.
The graduates of the Undergraduate Program in Philosophy may apply to master's, doctorate, or fine arts proficiency programs in any field, provided that they qualify in national or international examinations such as ALES, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS etc., and that they fulfill the requirements for the graduate program applied.


ASSOC. PROF. DR. HÜSEYİN FIRAT ŞENOL