
Magister Artium (MA)
90 ects
Greek
Internationally Recognised
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Programme Structure
Modules
Academic Personnel
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The main objectives of the postgraduate programme in “Educational Sciences” are the following:
- To research in various thematic areas of educational studies and pedagogies with special emphasis on the fields of organization, administration, evaluation and curriculum in education, as well as in the cognitive fields of special education and educational technologies.
- To provide specialized pedagogical knowledge to educators of all levels.
- To cooperate with similar postgraduate programs and various research centers in other European universities.
- To prepare high-ranking executives and researchers, who understand the context in which education operates and wish to act creatively and productively in their own workplace.
- To investigate issues of social justice, interculturalism, citizenship, peace and human rights in education
- To understand the theories on special education, especially in relation to various disabilities, the legal framework, as well as the theoretical background of differentiation. At the same time, the mission of the postgraduate program is to provide the necessary theoretical knowledge for the differentiation and integration of children with special needs, both in terms of the teaching process and the course material, so that all children are supported.
- To examine issues related to the utilization of traditional and contemporary educational technologies and the systematic approach to the processes of design, creation, use, evaluation and management of various teaching aids and learning materials.
EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM (ECTS): 90
TEACHING LANGUAGE: Greek
LEVEL: Masters
DEGREE AWARDED: Magister Artium (Master of Arts, M.A.)
Graduates can work either on a practical or a theoretical-research level using the specialized knowledge offered in the four (4) academic directions:
a) Educational Leadership and Policy
b) Social Justice Education
c) Special Education
d) Instructional Technology
The programme is evaluated and accredited by:
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.
Candidates for the Postgraduate Programme in “Educational Sciences” must hold the following:
- Degree from a recognized Higher Education Institution
Applicants expected to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree until enrolment in the Open University of Cyprus, or have fulfilled their degree requirements, but the issuing of their Degree is pending, are still entitled to apply for admission.
2. "Very good" command of the English language since in all Thematic Units (Modules) a wide range of literature is in the English language (academic articles and books).
3. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)
The total cost of the fees for this postgraduate programme is 5,400 Euro.
In terms of granting tuition discounts and/or scholarships, the related University applicable policies are followed.
Educational Sciences - 120 ects (offered for the last time in the academic year 2021-2022)
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The Programme offers four (4) specialisations / academic directions: (a) Educational Leadership and Policy, (b) Social Justice Education, (c) Special Education and (d) Instructional Technology.
For the completion of the programme and the acquisition of the Master in "Educational Sciences" it is required to study for three (3) academic semesters, six (6) Thematic Units (Modules) of 15 ECTS units each, as follows (per specialisation):
Specialisation: Educational Leadership and Policy
Α/Α |
Module Code |
Module Title |
Number of ECTS |
Module Type |
Semester |
1 |
EPA511 |
Applied Educational Research: Qualitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/Elective[1] |
1 or 2 |
2 |
EPA512 |
Applied Educational Research: Quantitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
3 |
EPA515 |
Introduction to Organization and Administration of Education |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
1 |
4 |
EPA521 |
Management of Educational Organizations |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 or 3 |
5 |
EPA641 |
Evaluation of Teaching and Teachers |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 |
6 |
EPA701Α |
Master’ Thesis Ι [2] |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
7 |
EPA701Β |
Master’ Thesis ΙΙ |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
8 |
EPA613 |
Educational Policy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
9 |
EPA614 |
Management of change, school effectiveness and school improvement |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
10 |
EPA615 |
Program Evaluation in Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
11 |
EPA617 |
Curriculum Studies |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
12 |
EPA618 |
Strategic Planning in Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
Specialisation: Social Justice Education
Α/Α |
Module Code |
Module Title |
Number of ECTS |
Module Type |
Semester |
1 |
EPA511 |
Applied Educational Research: Quantitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
2 |
EPA512 |
Applied Educational Research: Qualitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
3 |
EPA517 |
Cultural Differences, Social Inequalities and Bilingualism in Education |
15ECTS |
Compulsory |
1 |
6 |
EPA521 |
Management of Educational Organizations |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
7 |
EPA522 |
Social Justice Education |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 or 3 |
8 |
EPA525 |
Education for Human Rights and Citizenship |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 or 3 |
9 |
EPA701Α |
Master’s Thesis Ι |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
10 |
EPA701Β |
Master’s Thesis ΙΙ |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
11 |
EPA515 |
Introduction to Organization and Administration of Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
15 |
EPA611 |
Intercultural Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
16 |
EPA612 |
Development of children I - Infancy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
1 or 3 |
17 |
EPA613 |
Educational Policy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
18 |
EPA616 |
Development of children II - Adulthood |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 |
19 |
EPA617 |
Curriculum Studies |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
Specialisation: Special Education
Α/Α |
Module Code |
Module Title |
Number of ECTS |
Module Type |
Semester |
1 |
EPA511 |
Applied Educational Research: Quantitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
2 |
EPA512 |
Applied Educational Research: Qualitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
3 |
EPA516 |
Special and Inclusive Education: Contemporary Trends and Approaches |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
1 |
4 |
EPA521 |
Management of Educational Organizations |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
5 |
EPA522 |
Social Justice in Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
6 |
EPA525 |
Education for Human Rights and Citizenship |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
7 |
EPA526 |
Special and Inclusive Education: Contemporary Pedagogical Practices |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 |
8 |
EPA528 |
Positive behaviour management and socio-emotional aspects of learning |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 |
9 |
EPA701Α |
Master’s Thesis Ι |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
10 |
EPA701Β |
Master’s Thesis ΙΙ |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
11 |
EPA515 |
Introduction to Organization and Administration of Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
12 |
EPA517 |
Cultural Differences, Social Inequalities and Bilingualism in Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
13 |
EPA611 |
Intercultural Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
14 |
EPA612 |
Development of children I - Infancy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
1 or 3 |
15 |
EPA613 |
Educational Policy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
16 |
EPA616 |
Development of children II - Adulthood |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 |
17 |
EPA617 |
Curriculum Studies |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
18 |
EPA619 |
Differentiation and pedagogical practices for children with special educational needs |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
Specialisation: Instructional Technology
Α/Α |
Module Code |
Module Title |
Number of ECTS |
Module Type |
Semester |
1 |
EPA511 |
Applied Educational Research: Quantitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
2 |
EPA512 |
Applied Educational Research: Qualitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
3 |
EPA514 |
Educational Technology in Teaching and Learning |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
1 |
4 |
EPA521 |
Management of Educational Organizations |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
5 |
EPA524 |
Digital Technologies in Education |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 |
6 |
EPA527 |
Theoretical and Methodological approaches in Open and Distance Education |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 or 3 |
7 |
EPA701Α |
Master’s Thesis Ι |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
8 |
EPA701Β |
Master’s Thesis ΙΙ |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
9 |
EPA515 |
Introduction to Organization and Administration of Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
10 |
EPA612 |
Development of children I - Infancy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
1 or 3 |
11 |
EPA616 |
Development of children II - Adulthood |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 |
12 |
EPA617 |
Curriculum Studies |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
13 |
EPA618 |
Strategic planning in education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
14 |
EPA631 |
Instructional Design in Open and Distance Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
[1] Regardless of the specilization, students must choose one of the two Thematic Courses offered for the Educational Research Methodology. Specifically, they can choose either the quantitative methods course (EPA511) or the qualitative methods course (EPA512).
[2] If students select to complete a Master’s Thesis, they can select the thematic course EPA701Α from the 2nd semester. Then, at the 2nd semester the can select the thematic course EPA701Β
Each student can optionally enrol, once or twice, in the free of charge Thematic Unit (i.e. Module) "Industry Placement", which awards five (5) ECTS. The module offers a structured placement, designed to offer students specific industry and professional experience in their particular field of study, and to allow them to build their skills in a real-world setting. The hosting institution can be any public or private organisation operating in the Republic of Cyprus:
EPA695 - Industry Placement (1st placement)
EPA696 - Industry Placement (2st placement)
Request more information by contacting the OUC Liaison Office here.
Academic Personnel
Michalinos Zembylas, Professor, Academic Coordinator,m.zembylas@ouc.ac.cy, 0035722411973
Petros Pashiardis, Professor, p.pashiardis@ouc.ac.cy, 0035722411972
For additional information, please contact Ms. Vasiliou Vasiliki (EPA@ouc.ac.cy), 00357-22411988