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
ci) Special Education – with Practical Training
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 3,300 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 |
ΕΠΑ511 |
Applied Educational Research: Qualitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/Elective[1] |
1 or 2 |
2 |
ΕΠΑ512 |
Applied Educational Research: Quantitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
3 |
ΕΠΑ515 |
Introduction to Organization and Administration of Education |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
1 |
4 |
ΕΠΑ521 |
Management of Educational Organizations |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 or 3 |
5 |
ΕΠΑ641 |
Evaluation of Teaching and Teachers |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 |
6 |
ΕΠΑ701Α |
Master’ Thesis Ι [2] |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
7 |
ΕΠΑ701Β |
Master’ Thesis ΙΙ |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
8 |
ΕΠΑ613 |
Educational Policy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
9 |
ΕΠΑ614 |
Management of change, school effectiveness and school improvement |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
10 |
ΕΠΑ615 |
Program Evaluation in Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
11 |
ΕΠΑ617 |
Curriculum Studies |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
12 |
ΕΠΑ618 |
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 |
ΕΠΑ511 |
Applied Educational Research: Quantitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
2 |
ΕΠΑ512 |
Applied Educational Research: Qualitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
3 |
ΕΠΑ517 |
Cultural Differences, Social Inequalities and Bilingualism in Education |
15ECTS |
Compulsory |
1 |
6 |
ΕΠΑ521 |
Management of Educational Organizations |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
7 |
ΕΠΑ522 |
Social Justice Education |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 or 3 |
8 |
ΕΠΑ525 |
Education for Human Rights and Citizenship |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 or 3 |
9 |
ΕΠΑ701Α |
Master’s Thesis Ι |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
10 |
ΕΠΑ701Β |
Master’s Thesis ΙΙ |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
11 |
ΕΠΑ515 |
Introduction to Organization and Administration of Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
15 |
ΕΠΑ611 |
Intercultural Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
16 |
ΕΠΑ612 |
Development of children I - Infancy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
1 or 3 |
17 |
ΕΠΑ613 |
Educational Policy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
18 |
ΕΠΑ616 |
Development of children II - Adulthood |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 |
19 |
ΕΠΑ617 |
Curriculum Studies |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
Specialisation: Special Education
Α/Α |
Module Code |
Module Title |
Number of ECTS |
Module Type |
Semester |
1 |
ΕΠΑ511 |
Applied Educational Research: Quantitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
2 |
ΕΠΑ512 |
Applied Educational Research: Qualitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
3 |
ΕΠΑ516 |
Special and Inclusive Education: Contemporary Trends and Approaches |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
1 |
4 |
ΕΠΑ521 |
Management of Educational Organizations |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
5 |
ΕΠΑ522 |
Social Justice in Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
6 |
ΕΠΑ525 |
Education for Human Rights and Citizenship |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
7 |
ΕΠΑ526 |
Special and Inclusive Education: Contemporary Pedagogical Practices |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 |
8 |
ΕΠΑ528 |
Positive behaviour management and socio-emotional aspects of learning |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 |
9 |
ΕΠΑ701Α |
Master’s Thesis Ι |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
10 |
ΕΠΑ701Β |
Master’s Thesis ΙΙ |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
11 |
ΕΠΑ515 |
Introduction to Organization and Administration of Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
12 |
ΕΠΑ517 |
Cultural Differences, Social Inequalities and Bilingualism in Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
13 |
ΕΠΑ611 |
Intercultural Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
14 |
ΕΠΑ612 |
Development of children I - Infancy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
1 or 3 |
15 |
ΕΠΑ613 |
Educational Policy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
16 |
ΕΠΑ616 |
Development of children II - Adulthood |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 |
17 |
ΕΠΑ617 |
Curriculum Studies |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
18 |
ΕΠΑ619 |
Differentiation and pedagogical practices for children with special educational needs |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
19 | ΕΠΑ690* |
Special Education – Practical Training |
20 ECTS | Compulsory | 4 |
* The Open University of Cyprus is incorporating an additional Thematic Unit (Module) into the structure of the "Special Education" academic direction of the Postgraduate programme in "Educational Sciences," titled "Special Education: Practical Training". Prospective students will have the option to choose whether they wish to follow the Programme with or without the Practical Training. The Practical Training will be awarding 20 ECTS credits and will be available to students in their 4th semester, provided they have completed their obligations in the mandatory semesters of their studies.
Specialisation: Instructional Technology
Α/Α |
Module Code |
Module Title |
Number of ECTS |
Module Type |
Semester |
1 |
ΕΠΑ511 |
Applied Educational Research: Quantitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
2 |
ΕΠΑ512 |
Applied Educational Research: Qualitative Methods |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory/ Elective |
1 or 2 |
3 |
ΕΠΑ514 |
Educational Technology in Teaching and Learning |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
1 |
4 |
ΕΠΑ521 |
Management of Educational Organizations |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
5 |
ΕΠΑ524 |
Digital Technologies in Education |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 |
6 |
ΕΠΑ527 |
Theoretical and Methodological approaches in Open and Distance Education |
15 ECTS |
Compulsory |
2 or 3 |
7 |
ΕΠΑ701Α |
Master’s Thesis Ι |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
8 |
ΕΠΑ701Β |
Master’s Thesis ΙΙ |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
9 |
ΕΠΑ515 |
Introduction to Organization and Administration of Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
10 |
ΕΠΑ612 |
Development of children I - Infancy |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
1 or 3 |
11 |
ΕΠΑ616 |
Development of children II - Adulthood |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 |
12 |
ΕΠΑ617 |
Curriculum Studies |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
2 or 3 |
13 |
ΕΠΑ618 |
Strategic planning in education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
14 |
ΕΠΑ631 |
Instructional Design in Open and Distance Education |
15 ECTS |
Elective |
3 |
Industry Placement | |||||
ΕΠΑ695 | Industry Placement (1st placement) | 5 ECTS | Elective | ||
ΕΠΑ696 | Industry Placement (2nd placement) | 5 ECTS | Elective |
[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 (ΕΠΑ511) or the qualitative methods course (ΕΠΑ512).
[2] If students select to complete a Master’s Thesis, they can select the thematic course ΕΠΑ701Α from the 2nd semester. Then, at the 2nd semester the can select the thematic course ΕΠΑ701Β
Each student can optionally enrol, once or twice, in the free of charge Thematic 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.
ΕΠΑ695 - Industry Placement (1st placement)
ΕΠΑ696 - Industry Placement (2nd placement)
Request more information by contacting the OUC Career and Liaison Office here
Academic Personnel
Michalinos Zembylas, Professor, Programme Director,
For additional information, please contact Ms Vasiliou Vasiliki (Assistant Office Administrator)
Email:
Tel.: 00357-22411988