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Private Law Master Degree With a Thesis Program

Academic Unit Presenting the ProgramPrivate Law
Program DirectorProf. Dr. Mehmet Nusret BEDÜK – Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University Faculty of Law, Head of Private Law Department
Program TypeMaster Degree With a Thesis Program
Level of Degree EarnedMaster's Degree
Degree EarnedStudents who successfully complete this program are entitled to receive a Master's Degree in Private Law.
Education TypeTam Zamanlı.
Registration Acceptance ConditionsApplication requirements are announced separately each semester when the quotas are announced.
Recognition of Prior LearningIn case of application for the lateral transfer quota announced in the relevant department, lateral transfer may be possible with the approval of the relevant department head and the decision of the institute's board of directors.
Degree Requirements and Rules to take a minimum of 7 courses with a minimum of 21 local credits.
to succeed in all the courses with a letter grade of at least CC/S
to prepare and defend a master's dissertation
to have a Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 2.00/4.00 with a minimum of 120 ECTS credits.
Program ProfileThe main functions of the Private Law Master's Program with Thesis are to serve the development of students' scientific production skills by conducting scientific research, to train well-equipped scientists and researchers in the field of private law who can address problems in the field of private law from an analytical perspective and produce solutions, who can think abstractly, who have the ability to analyze private law within the framework of the theories they have learned, who can use their knowledge for these purposes, who can closely follow developments in private law in the world and in Turkey, who can look critically and analyze them with scientific methods in line with the principles of academic honesty. The Private Law Master's Program with Thesis aims to convey comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge in the field of private law through education provided by expert and experienced faculty members in the field.
Occupational Profiles of GraduatesGraduates can pursue careers in public institutions and private organizations after this program.
Access To Upper DegreeGraduates who successfully complete the master's program can apply to the doctoral program.
Exams, Assessment and Grading

Subject to the Principles of Namık Kemal University Postgraduate Education-Training and Examination Regulation No. 30022 and the Regulation on Amendments to Postgraduate Education and Training Regulation No. 28551.

Graduation Requirements
Teaching Methods

Lectures, Homework, Presentation.

Program Outcomes

1-Also, in line with the universal principles of law, they can evaluate legal issues as a fair lawyer.
2-They can consider and evaluate the case law, current legislation and ideas in the doctrine methodologically.
3-From a multidisciplinary perspective, they can make analysis by linking law and other departments.
4-Students, including public law and private law; knowledgeable about all branches of law.
5-Students of the Faculty of Law have the ability to produce solutions by transferring abstract legal information to concrete legal disputes.
6-They have information about the basic legal concepts.
7-Open to lifelong learning within the framework of social and technological developments.

Curriculum

Private Law
Course

2025-2026 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
ÖHYL001 Scientific Research Methods and Ethics 3 0 5
ÖHYL014 Special Topics 8 0 10
Elective 2025-2026 GÜZ DÖNEMİ ÖZEL HUKUK TEZLİ() 20
ÖHYL0022 Board Of Directors In Joint Stock Companies 3 0 5
ÖHYL002 Contractual Relationships: Contract Types 3 0 5
ÖHYL005 Current Developments in Custody Law I-II 3 0 5
ÖHYL012 Current Issues on Occupational Health and Safety 3 0 5
ÖHYL010 General Principles of Labor Law 3 0 5
ÖHYL024 Grounds for Divorce 3 0 5
ÖHYL006 International Sale of Goods Law (CISG) 3 0 5
ÖHYL011 Legal Consequences of Termination of Employment Relationship 3 0 5
ÖHYL008 Pleas at Bill of Exchange 3 0 5
ÖHYL009 Prohibition of Competition of Managers in Limited Liability Companies 3 0 5
ÖHYL007 Temporary Legal Protection Measures 3 0 5
ÖHYL025 Testamentary Dispositions 3 0 5
Total ECTS: 35

2025-2026 Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
ÖHYL001 Scientific Research Methods and Ethics 3 0 5
ÖHYL013 Seminar 0 2 5
ÖHYL014 Special Topics 8 0 10
Elective 2025-2026 BAHAR DÖNEMİ ÖZEL HUKUK TEZLİ() 30
ÖHYL015 Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods in Labor Law 3 0 5
ÖHYL0023 Cancellation of General Assembly Resolutions in Joint Stock Companies 3 0 5
ÖHYL003 Capital Market Law 3 0 5
ÖHYL020 Current Issues In Execution and Bankruptcy Law 3 0 5
ÖHYL022 Current Issues Of Collective Labor Law 3 0 5
ÖHYL023 Current Issues Of Social Security Law 3 0 5
ÖHYL016 General Provisions Of Marriage 3 0 5
ÖHYL018 International Arbitration 3 0 5
ÖHYL029 International Trade Law 3 0 5
ÖHYL030 Law of Publicly Held Join Stock Companies 3 0 5
ÖHYL008 Pleas at Bill of Exchange 3 0 5
ÖHYL028 Property Law 3 0 5
ÖHYL027 Regime of Participation in Acquired Property and Problems of Implementation 3 0 5
ÖHYL019 Social Media and Personal Right 3 0 5
Total ECTS: 50
Total ECTS(Year): 85
Thesis

2025-2026 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
ÖHYL014 Special Topics 8 0 10
LÜ TEZ Thesis 0 0 20
Total ECTS: 30

2025-2026 Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
ÖHYL014 Special Topics 8 0 10
LÜ TEZ Thesis 0 0 20
Total ECTS: 30
Total ECTS(Year): 60