PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The interdisciplinary Master’s Programme ‘’PNYX: Political History, Theory and Practice’’ is a two-year programme. Combining elements from the fields of political science, history, social theory, law, economics and international relations, PNYX aims to offer a broad-spectrum, substantial and systematic course of study to every citizen seriously interested in politics.

WHY CHOOSE TO ATTEND?

The Programme addresses a wide range of potential audiences: aspiring or practising politicians, journalists or other publicly-engaged individuals dealing professionally with political issues, political communication specialists, and, more importantly, citizens; that is, those citizens wishing to acquire the necessary background for approaching political developments with the maturity and confidence of a qualified potential politician. PNYX also offers to graduates of various Bachelor’s degrees the chance to pursue postgraduate studies in a series of interesting specialisations (for example, law graduates can specialise in the philosophy of law or international law, graduates of Greek or European Studies can follow Modern History or Social Science Theory, and so forth).

The Programme is evaluated and certified by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education.

The Open University of Cyprus (OUC), through its participation in the European project "Liaison Offices with the Labour Market", offers to students of all its programmes of study, the optional and free of charge Thematic Unit (i.e. Module) entitled "Industry Placement". This module provides students opportunities for a placement to gain professional experience in their particular field of study, and the hosting institution can be any public or private organisation operating in the Republic of Cyprus.

Each student has the right to participate in this offering once or twice during his / her studies, provided that s/he meets the required conditions.

Request more information by contacting the OUC Liaison Office here.

EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM – ECTS:  120

TEACHING LANGUAGE:  Greek

LEVEL of Study: Postgraduate

DEGREE AWARDED: Magister Artium (MA)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• The minimum requirement for admission to a postgraduate programme is an undergraduate degree from an accredited Higher Education Institution.
• Sufficient knowledge of English, as the bibliography (articles, books, etc.) is in English.
• Computer competency (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet) to effectively meet the educational requirements of the Programme.

TUITION FEES

The tuition fees for the PNYX amount to 5.400 Euro. The tuition fees per module are 675 Euro. 

APPLICATIONS

Applications can be submitted exclusively online:

 Application dates for the Spring Semester of the Academic year 2022-2023 : September 14 - November 15, 2022.

The interdisciplinary Master’s Programme ‘’PNYX: Political History, Theory and Practice’’ is a two-year programme and includes 8 modules of 15 ECTS (i.e. a total of 120 ECTS), which are structured in four-semester module parts: Theory (1st semester), History (2nd semester), Technological Law and Economics (3rd semester) and Philosophy of Law and Rhetoric (4th semester). Each semester includes 2 Modules. Students can choose to study with or without a master thesis.

Successful study and examination are required to complete the programme and obtain the postgraduate degree:

In the case of studying without a master thesis: in all 8-semester modules of the Programme. In the case of studying with a master thesis: in 6 semester modules (the 4 modules of the first year and 2 out of the 4 modules of the second year) plus the completion of a master thesis of 12,000-15,000 words (30 ECTS) on one of the scientific fields of the programme.

* The student can either register to all four (4) Elective Modules (ΠΙΘ611, ΠΙΘ612, ΠΙΘ621, ΠΙΘ622) or to two (2) Elective Modules from ΠΙΘ611, ΠΙΘ612, ΠΙΘ621, ΠΙΘ622 together with both Master Thesis (ΠΙΘ701Α και ΠΙΘ701Β), for the successful completion of the Program.

ΠΙΘ511: Political and Economic Theory, 15 ects

ΠΙΘ512: Social and Historical Theory, 15 ects

ΠΙΘ521: Aspects of Greek and Cypriot History, 15 ects

ΠΙΘ522: Aspects in European and World History, 15 ects

ΠΙΘ611: Law Ι (Public and Private Law – International Law, EU and International Organizations), 15 ects

ΠΙΘ612: Macroeconomics and International Economic System, 15 ects

ΠΙΘ621: Law ΙΙ (The Method of Legal Reasoning – Elements of Jurisprudence), 15 ects

ΠΙΘ622: Theory of Argumentation – Logic and Rhetoric, 15 ects

ΠΙΘ701Α: Master Thesis I, 15 ects

ΠΙΘ701Β: Master Thesis II, 15 ects

ΠΙΘ695: Industry Placement (1st), 5 ects

ΠΙΘ696: Industry Placement (2nd), 5 ects

For additional information, please contact Ms. Christofi Charoula, charoula.christofi@ouc.ac.cy, 0035722411743