Educational Sciences - Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

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 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

c_i) 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.

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 FEES

The total cost of the fees for this postgraduate programme is 3,300 Euro.

The cost of the course "ΕΠΑ690: Special Education – Practical Training" is €990 and is added to the above total tuition fees, only in the case that the "Special Education – with Practical Training" academic direction is selected.

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 2025-2026: February 26 - June 9, 2025.

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

ΕΠΑ511: Applied Educational Research: Quantitative Methods

ΕΠΑ512: Applied Educational Research: Qualitative Methods

ΕΠΑ514: Educational Technology in Teaching and Learning

ΕΠΑ515: Introduction to Organization and Administration of Education

ΕΠΑ516: Special and Inclusive Education: Contemporary Trends and Approaches

ΕΠΑ517: Cultural Differences, Social Inequalities and Bilingualism in Education

ΕΠΑ521: Management of Educational Organizations

ΕΠΑ522: Education for Social Justice

ΕΠΑ524: Digital Technologies in Education

ΕΠΑ525: Education for Human Rights and Citizenship

ΕΠΑ526: Special and Inclusive Education: Contemporary Pedagogical Practices

ΕΠΑ527: Theoretical and Methodological approaches in Open and Distance Education

ΕΠΑ528: Positive behaviour management and socio-emotional aspects of learning

ΕΠΑ611: Intercultural Education

ΕΠΑ612: Development of children I - Infancy

ΕΠΑ613: Educational Policy

ΕΠΑ614: Management of change, school effectiveness and school improvement

ΕΠΑ615: Program Evaluation in Education

ΕΠΑ616: Development of children II - Adulthood

ΕΠΑ617: Curriculum Studies

ΕΠΑ618: Strategic Planning in Education

ΕΠΑ619: Differentiation and pedagogical practices for children with special educational needs

ΕΠΑ631: Instructional Design in Open and Distance Education

ΕΠΑ641: Evaluation of Teaching and Teachers

ΕΠΑ690: Special Education – Practical Training

ΕΠΑ695: Industry Placement (1st)

ΕΠΑ696: Industry Placement (2nd)

ΕΠΑ701A: Master’s Thesis I

ΕΠΑ701B: Master’s Thesis II

Academic Personnel

Michalinos Zembylas, Professor, Programme Director,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 0035722411973

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