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90 ects

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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

ci) Special Education – with Practical Training

d) Instructional Technology

 

The programme is evaluated and accredited by

ΔΙΠΑΕ μικρό

 

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:

  1. 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. 

In terms of granting tuition discounts and/or scholarships, the related University applicable policies are followed.

 

APPLICATIONS

Applications can be submitted exclusively online:

 

 Αιτήσεις Αγγ χωρίς ημερομηνίσ

Application dates for the spring semester of the Academic year 2024-2025 : September 16 - November 12, 2024.

  

 

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,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 0035722411973

 

Adjunct Faculty (Tutors)

Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου - Open University of Cyprus has 21 registered members
Name
Modules
Coordinator
Email
Αδάμος Αναστασίου (Adamos Anastasiou)
ELP511: Introduction to organization and management of education, ΕΠΑ521: Διοίκηση Εκπαιδευτικών Οργανισμών
Module Coordinator

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Αλεξάνδρα Πετρίδου (Alexandra Petridou)
ΕΠΑ511: Μεθοδολογία Εκπαιδευτικής Έρευνας: Ποσοτικές Μέθοδοι
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Ανδρέας Τσιάκκιρος (Andreas Tsiakkiros)
ΕΠΑ618: Στρατηγικός Σχεδιασμός στην Εκπαίδευση
Module Coordinator

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Βασιλική Πολυμεροπούλου (Basiliki Polymeropoulou)
ΕΠΑ515: Εισαγωγή στην Οργάνωση και Διοίκηση της Εκπαίδευσης
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Χριστίνα Λάππα (Christina Lappa)
ΕΠΑ516: Ειδική και Ενιαία Εκπαίδευση: Σύγχρονες θεωρητικές τάσεις και προσεγγίσεις
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Χρυστάλλα Καλογήρου (Chrystalla Kalogirou)
ΕΠΑ612: Η Εξέλιξη του Παιδιού στο Κοινωνικό Περιβάλλον Ι - Βρεφική Ηλικία
Module Coordinator

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Ελευθέριος Κληρίδης (Eleftherios Klerides)
ΕΠΑ617: Θεωρία και Ανάπτυξη Αναλυτικών Προγραμμάτων
Module Coordinator

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Γεώργιος Μανωλίτσης (George Manolitsis)
ΕΠΑ511: Μεθοδολογία Εκπαιδευτικής Έρευνας: Ποσοτικές Μέθοδοι, ΕΠΑ512: Μεθοδολογία Εκπαιδευτικής Έρευνας: Ποιοτικές Μέθοδοι
Module Coordinator

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Κωνσταντίνος Κορρές (Konstantinos Korres)
ELP512: Applied Educational Research: Quantitative Methods, ΕΠΑ511: Μεθοδολογία Εκπαιδευτικής Έρευνας: Ποσοτικές Μέθοδοι
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Μαρία Φραγκάκη (Maria Fragkaki)
ΕΠΑ514: Αρχές Ενσωμάτωσης Εκπαιδευτικής Τεχνολογίας, ΕΠΑ527: Θεωρητικές Προσεγγίσεις – Μεθοδολογικοί Σχεδιασμοί της Ανοικτής και Εξ Αποστάσεως Εκπαίδευσης
Module Coordinator

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Μαρία Λιακοπούλου (Maria Liakopoulou)
ΕΠΑ614: Διαχείριση Αλλαγής, Σχολική Αποτελεσματικότητα και Βελτίωση
Module Coordinator

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Μαρία Πατσαρίκα (Maria Patsarika)
ΕΠΑ512: Μεθοδολογία Εκπαιδευτικής Έρευνας: Ποιοτικές Μέθοδοι
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Μαρίνα Λουάρη (Marina Louari)
ΕΠΑ516: Ειδική και Ενιαία Εκπαίδευση: Σύγχρονες θεωρητικές τάσεις και προσεγγίσεις
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Νίκη Φίλλιπς (Niki Phillips)
ΕΠΑ615: Αξιολόγηση Εκπαιδευτικών Προγραμμάτων
Module Coordinator

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Νικόλαος Παναγιωτόπουλος (Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos)
ΕΠΑ517: Πολιτισμικές Διαφορές, Κοινωνικές Ανισότητες και Διγλωσσία στην Εκπαίδευση, ΕΠΑ522: Εκπαίδευση για την Κοινωνική Δικαιοσύνη
Module Coordinator

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Οδυσσέας Ευαγγέλου (Odysseas Evangelou)
ΕΠΑ525: Εκπαίδευση για τα Ανθρώπινα Δικαιώματα και την Πολιτότητα, ΕΠΑ611: Διαπολιτισμική Εκπαίδευση
Module Coordinator

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Πόπη Αναστασίου (Popi Anastasiou)
ΕΠΑ512: Μεθοδολογία Εκπαιδευτικής Έρευνας: Ποιοτικές Μέθοδοι, ΕΠΑ514: Αρχές Ενσωμάτωσης Εκπαιδευτικής Τεχνολογίας
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Θέκλα Αφαντίτη Λαμπριανού (Thekla Afantiti)
ΕΠΑ511: Μεθοδολογία Εκπαιδευτικής Έρευνας: Ποσοτικές Μέθοδοι
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Βασιλική Ιωαννίδη (Vasiliki Ioannidi)
ΕΠΑ516: Ειδική και Ενιαία Εκπαίδευση: Σύγχρονες θεωρητικές τάσεις και προσεγγίσεις, ΕΠΑ619: Διαφοροποίηση και Παιδαγωγικές Πρακτικές για Παιδιά με Ειδικές Εκπαιδευτικές Ανάγκες ή/και Αναπηρίες
Module Coordinator

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Ξανθίπη Αριστείδου (Xanthipi Aristidou)
ΕΠΑ512: Μεθοδολογία Εκπαιδευτικής Έρευνας: Ποιοτικές Μέθοδοι
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Ιωάννης Σαββίδης (Ioannis Savvides)
ΕΠΑ515: Εισαγωγή στην Οργάνωση και Διοίκηση της Εκπαίδευσης
Module Coordinator

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For additional information, please contact Ms Vasiliou Vasiliki (Assistant Office Administrator)

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Tel.: 00357-22411988