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Last Updated: 21/09/2026

The Master’s Program in Lifelong Learning and Adult Education is a graduate program that aims to educate specialists who can examine lifelong learning processes throughout individuals’ lives from both theoretical and practical perspectives, conduct scientific research in the field of adult learning, and develop innovative educational practices for diverse learning environments. The program adopts a holistic approach by addressing areas such as lifelong learning, adult learning theories, instructional design, learning technologies, artificial intelligence applications in education, and research methods, thereby providing students with an interdisciplinary perspective. Within the scope of the program, students develop competencies in analyzing the characteristics of adult learners, evaluating lifelong learning policies and practices, designing technology-supported learning environments, and conducting scientific research related to educational processes. Conducted with a research-oriented graduate education approach, the program enables students to establish strong connections between theory and practice and to contribute to the production of scientific knowledge in the field of adult education. Graduates of the program are expected to acquire the knowledge and skills required to take roles in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of lifelong learning activities carried out in educational institutions, public organizations, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.

Admission to graduate programmes is governed by the relevant legislation on graduate education, the Anadolu University Regulation on Graduate Education and Examinations, and the admission requirements announced by the relevant Graduate School. Depending on the programme, admission decisions may take into account the Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) score, foreign language proficiency, undergraduate or graduate grade point average, written scientific assessment examination, interview, portfolio, and/or other programme-specific selection criteria.
Candidates who are offered admission must complete their registration within the deadlines announced by the relevant Graduate School and submit all required documentation. Admission through horizontal transfer is carried out in accordance with the Anadolu University Regulation on Graduate Education and Examinations and the procedures established by the relevant Graduate School. The application and admission procedures for international applicants are conducted in accordance with the admission requirements and supporting documentation approved by the Senate of Anadolu University.

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the relevant higher education legislation, the University's regulations governing education, examinations and assessment, and the institutional principles for exemption and credit transfer. Students may apply, within the specified deadlines, for exemption and credit transfer based on courses successfully completed at another higher education institution or on equivalent prior learning. Applications are evaluated by the relevant board or commission with due consideration of course content, credit/ECTS values, grades obtained, and their compatibility with the curriculum and learning outcomes of the relevant programme.
In the Master’s Program in Lifelong Learning and Adult Education, recognition of courses previously taken at other higher education institutions and the transfer of credits are evaluated in accordance with the regulations of Anadolu University Graduate Education and Examination Regulations. The equivalence of previously completed courses with the courses in the program is determined based on the recommendation of the relevant department and the decision of the Graduate School Executive Board.

All students enrolled at Anadolu University are assigned a faculty academic advisor to provide guidance and support throughout their studies. Academic advisors offer counselling from the beginning of the student's academic programme until graduation, assisting students with academic, administrative, and other matters related to university life. In particular, advisors provide guidance during course registration and course selection processes, monitor students' academic progress, and support them in making informed decisions regarding their educational pathways.
For further information, please refer to the Academic Advising Directive of Anadolu University.

The programme is delivered in face-to-face / blended mode. Students are enrolled on the programme as (full-time / part-time) 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.

A variety of assessment methods such as mid-term(s), assignment(s), exercise(s), project(s), practice(s), and a final exam are implemented in the programme. Assessment methods may include classical test(s), multiple-choice test(s), homework(s), performance evaluation(s), and product evaluation(s). In order to graduate from the programme, cumulative GPA must be minimum 2.00. A course grade is constituted by evaluating the above stated elements and given by using letters. Letter grades and their associated coefficients are as follows;
Assessment and evaluation processes in the Master’s Program in Lifelong Learning and Adult Education are carried out in accordance with the Anadolu University Graduate Education and Examination Regulations. Students’ academic performance in courses is evaluated through midterm examinations, final examinations, assignments, projects, practical studies, presentations, and similar assessment tools. Students must receive at least a CC letter grade to successfully complete a course. Seminar courses, specialization courses, and thesis studies are evaluated with “Satisfactory (S)” or “Unsatisfactory (U)” grades and are not included in the grade point average.In the final stage of the program, students prepare a master’s thesis under the supervision of their advisors and defend it before a jury. If the thesis is accepted by the jury after the defense examination, the student is considered to have successfully completed the program.

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 a minimum of 7 courses, not less than 52,5 ECTS credits, take the required seminar and the Field Specialization courses and write and defend a Master’s Thesis, have a minimum GPA of 2.50/4.00 and no letter grades lower than CC, YT and no YZ, DZ grades.

To be awarded a Master's Degree with Thesis, students must successfully complete at least seven courses, a seminar course, specialisation courses, and a master's thesis, corresponding to a minimum of 120 ECTS credits. To qualify for graduation, students must obtain a grade of Satisfactory (YT) or CC or above in all courses, achieve a minimum CGPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale, successfully defend their thesis before an examination committee, publish at least one article in a peer-reviewed journal or one paper in a peer-reviewed conference related to their field of study, and satisfy all other graduation requirements prescribed by the programme.

Students who successfully fulfil all programme requirements are awarded a Master's Degree Diploma in Program in Lifelong Learning and Adult Education (Master's Program with Thesis).. Graduates obtain a Level 7 (Master's Degree) qualification within the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF).

Graduates of the Master’s Program in Lifelong Learning and Adult Education can work in lifelong learning and adult education activities carried out in public institutions, educational organizations, local governments, non governmental organizations and the private sector. Graduates may work as specialists in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of adult education programs. They may also work in lifelong learning institutions under the Ministry of National Education, continuing education centers of universities, vocational training and in service training units, and in the education and social development units of local governments. In addition, employment opportunities are available in the private sector in areas such as corporate training, human resource development, employee training and the design of learning programs for adults. Graduates who wish to pursue an academic career may continue to doctoral programs in educational sciences or related fields. In this way they may work as academics at universities and participate in national or international research projects as researchers or experts.

Graduates of Master's Degree programmes with a thesis are eligible to apply for Doctoral (PhD) or Proficiency in Arts programmes in accordance with the relevant legislation governing graduate education.

ASSOC. PROF. DR. HAKAN ALTINPULLUK

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