Educational Studies (new) - Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου

Magister Artium (MA)

90 ects

Greek

Internationally Recognised

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Programme Structure
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Academic Personnel
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

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.

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.

GRADUATES CAN BE EMPLOYED – CAREER PROSPECTS

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

EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM (ECTS): 90

TEACHING LANGUAGE: Greek

LEVEL: Masters

DEGREE AWARDED: Magister Artium (Master of Arts, M.A.)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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)

TUITION

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.

APPLICATIONS

Applications can be submitted exclusively online:

Application dates for the fall semester of the academic year 2023-2024: March 6 - June 22, 2023.

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 2^nd semester. Then, at the 2^nd 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.