The Program consists of 120 ECTS units taught over four semesters of full time study. Each course in the Program is 10 ECTS units, while an optional thesis (taken in the place of three courses) is 30 ECTS units.

Students are required to take the three first courses under the Foundations theme (COS511, COS512, COS513), where at least the two introductory courses (COS511, COS512) are expected to be taken during the first semester. The remaining program comprises electives among all the other courses, as long as at least one third of the courses come from Cognitive Psychology (CP), and one third of the courses come from Computer Science (CS). It is advisable that at least one course is taken from each theme, to guarantee breadth of coverage.

Indicative Structure for full time study, with emphasis on Cognitive Psychology:

Semester 1

• COS511 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
• COS512 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
• COS513 Computational Intelligent Systems

Semester 2

• COS521 Cognitive Knowledge Acquisition
• COS522 Learning and Memory in Humans
• COS523 Human Perception and Attention

Semester 3

• COS611 Cognitive Modelling
• COS612 Mental Representations and Reasoning
• COS613 Cognitive Agents and Reasoning OR Thesis

Semester 4

• COS621 Experimental Psychology
• COS622 Cognitive Neuroscience OR Thesis
• COS623 Cognitive System Design OR Thesis

Indicative Structure for full time study, with emphasis on Computer Science:

Semester 1

• COS511 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
• COS512 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
• COS513 Computational Intelligent Systems

Semester 2

• COS521 Cognitive Knowledge Acquisition
• COS522 Learning and Memory in Humans
• COS524 Natural Language Processing

Semester 3

• COS611 Cognitive Modelling
• COS613 Cognitive Agents and Reasoning
• COS614 Adaptive and Interactive Systems OR Thesis

Semester 4

• COS621 Experimental Psychology OR Thesis
• COS623 Cognitive System Design
• COS624 Topics in Data Science OR Thesis

Other course combinations are possible, subject to the offering of the courses each semester. It is expected that courses will be offered as follows, with the possibility of repeating some course offerings in both semesters: Fall Semester: Foundations, Reasoning; Spring Semester: Perception, Learning, Systems.

All elective courses, including the above ones and any others that may be offered in the future, are offered subject to sufficient demand.

Students wishing to register for certain courses and obtain a certificate of completion, without an interest in gaining the full degree, can opt to do so, with pro rata tuition fees on the number of courses for which they choose to register.

Method of Instruction

Courses are taught in English using a blended distance learning methodology. Students have live online weekly meetings with their course instructors, which are recorded and available for offline viewing as well. Course forums are used to interact with the instructors asynchronously, and all relevant educational activities, course assignments and submissions, etc., are done online via the course’s educational platform. Coursework includes biweekly assignments and class projects. Final exams are taken in-class at the student’s country of residence or in designated exam centers in Cyprus and abroad (subject to factors and conditions determined by the University). Students also have the option of attending a summer camp in Cyprus.

Joint degree by: Open University of Cyprus, School of Pure and Applied Sciences and University of Cyprus, Department of Psychology and Department of Computer Science.

 OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Since the inception of the computing paradigm, the prevalent metaphor for a computer has been that of a multi-purpose tool, as exemplified by the use of “command lines” and “desktops” at the interface between humans and computers. The unparalleled prevalence of computing-enabled devices in our everyday lives, and the widespread access to information over the Web, suggests a more apt metaphor for a modern computer, that of an assistant. Humans no longer use, but rather collaborate with their devices to solve a cognitive task, with each party learning and adapting to the capabilities of the other. Communication and decision-making happens at a level that is transparent to, and cognitively-compatible with, human abilities and limitations. One no longer speaks of human-computer interaction, but of human-computer symbiosis.

To teach the new paradigm of cognitive computing, the M.Sc. Program in Cognitive Systems brings together two main scientific areas: Cognitive Psychology, and Artificial Intelligence in Computer Science. Aiming, on the one hand, for the prospective students to understand the basis for human cognition, the Program is strongly influenced by Cognitive Psychology and includes learning modules that explore the fundamentals of perception, learning, mental representation, and reasoning in humans. Aiming, on the other hand, for the prospective students to be able to design cognitive systems, the Program places its emphasis on the investigation of computational methods and tools for understanding and designing cognitive systems, and includes learning modules from Connectionist and Symbolic Artificial Intelligence, from Machine Learning, and learning modules on recent developments in Cognitive Computing.

Courses are offered from both Cognitive Psychology (CP) and Computer Science (CS), organized in five main themes: Foundations, Perception, Learning, Reasoning, Systems.

GRADUATES CAN BE EMPLOYED – CAREER PROSPECTS

With a Master’s in Cognitive Systems, graduates have employment opportunities in the two traditional areas of Cognitive Psychology and Computer Science, but also in the new emerging area of Cognitive Systems. Generally speaking, graduates of the program will be qualified to contribute to basic and applied research aiming at the optimization of human-computer interaction and/or the application of computational tools in the understanding of cognition (research, research and development, and research and innovation at public and private centers/companies). In particular, students will be able to work in organizations in the areas of intelligent systems, machine learning, human-computer interaction, and cognitive system development, with large companies such as IBM, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, and Apple actively seeking, and offering lucrative salaries for, employees in the emerging areas that are covered by the program of study. Their ability to design and develop systems also offers the opportunity to graduates to work as developers in large software companies, with the ability to incorporate in the traditional software development cycle novel and cutting-edge techniques that are inspired by human cognition. The graduates’ knowledge of cognitive psychology theories and methodologies will further allow them the choice of working in treatment and health facilities, helping people with cognitive disabilities, while exploiting their expertise in the development of cognitive systems to develop novel solutions for patients. Irrespectively of the focus of their studies, graduates will be well-versed in an exciting new area of research that can lead them to pursue a Ph.D. program at Open University of Cyprus, University of Cyprus, or at other competitive Ph.D. programs across the world.

ACCREDITED - Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education

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.

• Core Requirements (30 ECTS)
• Master Thesis or Three Electives (30 ECTS)

Total Requirements: 90 ECTS

Core Courses

• Research Methods (10 ECTS)
• English in Globalisation (10 ECTS)
• World Literature (10 ECTS)
• Core Issues in Second Language Acquisition (10 ECTS​​​​​​​)
• Theories of Literature (10 ECTS​​​​​​​)
• Postcolonial Studies (10 ECTS​​​​​​​)

Master Thesis or Three Electives

• Master Thesis (30 ECTS​​​​​​​)

or

Students select three (3) from the following courses:

• Ecocriticism (10 ECTS​​​​​​​)
• Avant-Garde and Experimental Writing (10 ECTS​​​​​​​)
• Special Topics in Literature (10 ECTS​​​​​​​)
• Language in Society (10 ECTS​​​​​​​)
• English Language Teaching (ELT) Methodology (10 ECTS​​​​​​​)
• Special Topics in Linguistics (10 ECTS​​​​​​​)

The MA in English Studies at EUC offers students the opportunity to examine literary, theoretical and critical texts from a variety of cultural contexts, fostering advanced skills of comprehension, interpretation and analysis. A core feature of the program is the investigation of topics pertaining to Linguistics, Literature and culture(s) with courses such as English in Globalization, Theories of Literature, Postcolonial Studies, World Literature, Second Language Acquisition, Ecocriticism and English Language Teaching Methodology.  This coursework enables students to develop practical and academic techniques for further research.

In addition to further academic studies, the program prepares graduates for careers in a variety of business and government or non-governmental sectors.  Graduates are able to excel in careers such as teaching, marketing, NGO grant writing, web content development, administrative posts and journalism.

Semester 1

• Digital Media Innovation and Social Transformation (10 ECTS)
• Digital Communication, Culture and Society (10 ECTS)
• Digital Media Content (10 ECTS)

Semester 2

• Risk and Crisis Management (10 ECTS)
• Social Media Management (10 ECTS)
• Research Methods in Media and Communications (10 ECTS)

Semester 3

• PR and Advertising in the Digital Age (10 ECTS)
• Practicum (20 ECTS)

The above semester breakdown is an indicative one. A few of the courses are electives and can be substituted by others. 

The programme is designed to be completed in one calendar year (12 months), over a fall, a spring and a summer semester of 13 weeks. Working professionals have the part-time study option which may take longer. The programme consists of core courses, specialisation requirements and electives. Students are required to attend lectures and seminars and engage in individual as well as group-based learning activities.

Aims

What role does digital media, particularly social media, play in the economy, politics and everyday life? How has social media changed the practice of journalism, public relations and advertising? The MA in Digital media and Communications addresses these and similar questions that have emerged out of the rise of social media and its increasing domination of the media and communication professions. This programme offers a critical analysis of the operation, functions, use, embeddedness and ramifications of social media in a globalised, networked society. It is aimed at people who wish to acquire a critical understanding of social media and learn how to analyse and mobilise them strategically. The programme places emphasis on an evidence-based, scientific examination of current and emerging digital media practices and trends and  on helping students develop their ability to successfully utilise social media in the practice of journalism, public relations, marketing and advertising.

Objectives

The objectives of the MA in Digital Media and Communications are to provide a critical understanding of current theories, key concepts and new research methods related to social media, investigate institutional, social and technical factors shaping social media practices, examine social media practices as utilised by a variety of actors, including journalists, businesses, politicians and public figures, and enable students to develop effective social media strategies in the practice of journalism, public relations, political lobbying, marketing and advertising.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the programme can be employed as online programme directors, social media strategists or public relations officers, reporters and producers in the mass media such as newspapers and magazines, public relations and advertising agencies and state and private radio and TV channels. This programme will also prepare students to embark on careers in political communication, research and consultancy.

Access to Further Studies

Upon completion of the programme, students have direct access to further studies. Admission to the Ph.D. programme in Media and Communication offered by the department. This will offer a valuable gateway into a career in academia.

The MA in CALL course is a 3-semester course of 90 ECTS credit. The course covers areas such as Teaching Methodologies, Instructional Technology, Technology Enhanced L2 Curriculum Development & Evaluation, Research Methods in Applied Linguistics, Computer Assisted Language Assessment and Testing, Emerging Technologies in Language Learning, CALL from the student perspective and research in the area of CALL.

It consists of eight modules of 7.5-ECTS credit each, and a 30 ECTs credit module on research in CALL. 

Modules Descriptions

• Acquisition (7,5 ECTS)
• Teaching Methodologies  (7,5 ECTS)
• Instructional Technology (7,5 ECTS)
• Computer Assisted Language Assessment and Testing (7,5 ECTS)
• Research Methods in Applied Linguistics (7,5 ECTS)
• Technology Enhanced Curriculum Development & Evaluation (7,5 ECTS)
• Emerging Technologies in Language Learning (7,5 ECTS)
• Call from the Student Perspective (7,5 ECTS)
• Dissertation (30 ECTS)

The programme aims to meet the needs of the local community and language teachers worldwide. 

It aims to develop the knowledge and skills needed today for professional careers in teaching second / foreign language with the use of new technologies  at all levels of education (pre-primary, primary, secondary, tertiary). It  focuses on learning theories, pedagogical methods and technological applications in language teaching. It is consistent with contemporary learning theories and methods in language teaching and deals with the theories and methods of applying new technologies in teaching and learning languages taught as a second (L2) or as a Foreign Language (FL). Although not limited to the teaching of English as a second / foreign language, the objectives of the proposed Master’s programme are consistent with the technological standards for the teaching of English as a Second Language (Teaching English as a Second Language Technology Standards Framework, 2008).

Upon completion of the programme, it is expected that students will have acquired specialised knowledge, skills and experiences in Computer Assisted Language Learning and in Autonomous and Lifelong Learning.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

By the end of the programme, students will be able to:

1. Identify, discuss and apply learning theories, pedagogical methods and technological applications in second (L2) or Foreign Language (FL) teaching.
2. Acquire and employ specialised knowledge, skills and experiences in CALL and in Autonomous and Lifelong Learning.
3. Produce, critically evaluate, and revise curricula, materials, tasks, lesson plans, tests and technology-mediated activities aligned with contemporary learning theories and methods in language teaching.
4. Articulate, present results and report on research in a scientific manner.

TYPE AND NUMBER OF STUDENTS

The MA in CALL programme aims to attract language teachers from around the world (from government and private schools as well as tertiary education in Cyprus and Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, North America and Australia), seeking to attend a graduate programme in this subject and in this particular mode. The maximum number of students admitted is 15-20, following a competitive process, in order to maintain the high level of quality.

Semester 1

• The Critique of Justice in European Culture
• Gender Roles in the European Space
• The Europe of Nations

Semester 2

• Dada and Surrealism
• Cultural Hegemonies in European Space
• The Spirit of Nations

Semester 3

• Master's Thesis European Studies

Profile of Programme

The Master's degree in European Studies is offered by the Department of French and European Studies of the University of Cyprus in Greek and international languages. Its courses are taught in English. According to the linguistic profile of students, some courses can occasionally be taught in Greek or French. The aims of the Master's program can be summarized as follows:

From an academic viewpoint, the program aims to cover an obvious gap in the programs offered internationally in the field of postgraduate European Studies. More specifically, it aims to move away from the usual frame of such programs which are usually based on a dominant politico-economic approach.
Thus, the postgraduate program aims to investigate specific cultural issues related to Europe and to see how these issues relate to philosophical, literary, visual and other cultural narratives. The program puts forward ways of studying European cultural phenomena in a synthetic way, combining a specific European conjuncture with its diachronic depth.

From a research point of view, the aim of the program is for its graduates to be able to carry out doctoral studies in specific fields of European cultural studies, combining them with European literature studies, comparative literature, visual and art studies, European history, sociology, anthropology and political sciences.

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Key Learning Outcomes

The postgraduate program aims to investigate specific issues related to cultural Europe and to see how these issues relate to philosophical, literary, visual and other cultural narratives. The program puts forward ways of studying European cultural phenomena in a synthetic way, combining a specific European conjuncture with its diachronic depth. 

1st semester:

Landscape Archaeology (on land and under the sea), Digital Applications

• ARCH 650: Settlement and Landscape Archaeology
• ARCH 653: Introduction to GIS Geographical Information Systems in Archaeology
• ARCH 654: Maritime Cultural Landscape

2nd semester:

Materials and Artefacts

• ARCH 655: Shipwreck Archaeology
• ARCH 659: The Interdisciplinary Study of Ancient Materials
• ARCH 661: Study of pottery and small finds

3rd semester: 

• ARCH 615 Practical Training in Field Archaeology
• ARCH 651: Mediterranean Island Landscapes
• ARCH 652: Introduction to Building Archaeology
• ARCH 663: Introduction to Cultural Heritage Management
• ARCH 680: MA Thesis

The programme is addressed to:

• Archaeologists already working in the public sector (Archaeological Services or in Museums), who need to optimize their professional performance in various aspects of fieldwork.
• Young archaeologists who wish to enhance their training and experience, in order to pursue a career in the public or private sector.
• Young researchers who need to expand their fieldwork activities or be trained in new/ specific methods and techniques.
• Non-archaeology graduates from domains that are closely linked to archaeology, who wish to become familiar with archaeological fieldwork.

Semester 1

• Modern Greek Literaturee (10 ECTS)
• Journey through Greek Historye (10 ECTS)
• Greek Art through Timee (10 ECTS)

Semester 2

• Ancient Greek Theatre: Drama and Performancee (10 ECTS)
• Greek Myth in Literature and Filme (10 ECTS)
• Ancient Greek Philosophy and Sciencee (10 ECTS)

Semester 3
Notes: Students can opt to compose a postgraduate Thesis (30 ECTS) or attend three elective courses.

• Special Topicse (10 ECTS)
• Greek Printing History and Culturee (10 ECTS)
• Performing Arts: Modern Greek Stage and Creatione (10 ECTS)
• History of Greek Language (10 ECTS)
• Thesis (30 ECTS)

Note: The above semester breakdown is an indicative one. A few of the courses are electives and can be substituted by others. 

The MA programme explores the multifaceted phenomenon of Greek civilization, both in its diachronic and in its thematic range. At the core of its design lies the investigation of the fundamental Greek concepts and values that shaped and are still central to the modern Western world. Freedom, democracy, aesthetics, logic and the search for truth and scientific knowledge are some of the areas the programme explores.

The programme covers the main body of Greek culture offering students a unique educational opportunity. In particular, the programme gives candidates the opportunity for an in-depth study, through specialized bibliography in English, of a number of topics. Courses draw on thematic material from various disciplines in the field of Greek civilization such as history, philosophy, literature, science, the arts and language. Moreover, students will deal with topics that attract international interest as they combine aspects of Greek antiquity with contemporary culture, such as contemporary stage approaches of ancient drama, modern Greek cinema, Greek printing history, and digital culture.

The programme’s overall aim is to provide a specialist, historical and systematic education, giving students the option to either complete elective courses or to produce a research thesis. Students will extend their learning and deepen their understanding of Greek cultural heritage studying in a contemporary and challenging digital environment.

The programme is intended for candidates who wish to pursue a career in the fields of Letters and the Arts and aspire to be actively engaged in research and education on Greek cultural studies, or plan to seek admission to a PhD programme in related fields.

Degree Requirements    

• Compulsory courses 30 ECTS
• Elective Specialization Courses 40 ECTS
• Master Thesis 20 ECTS
• Total Requirements 90 ECTS

Compulsory courses

• Research Methods in History (10 ECTS)
• Research Methods in Archaeology and Art (10 ECTS)
• Fundamental Issues in Cultural Management (10 ECTS)

Elective Specialization Courses

The student chooses one of the following specializations:
1. History
2. Archaeology & Art
3. Education and Heritage Management

1. History (40 ECTS)
The student chooses four of the following courses:

• Themes of Ancient Greek History (10 ECTS)
• Themes of Byzantine History (10 ECTS)
• Byzantine and Latin States after the Fall of Constantinople in1204 AD (10 ECTS)
• Greece and Europe from the 19th to the 21st century: Political, Diplomatic and Economic Relations (10 ECTS)
• Greece and Cyprus in the post-war World, 1945-1991 (10 ECTS)
• Special Issues in Hellenic Studies: History (10 ECTS)

2. Archaeology & Art (40 ECTS)
The student chooses four of the following courses:

• Archaeological Theory and Method (10 ECTS)
• Art and Architecture of the Classical and Hellenistic World (10 ECTS)
• Archaeology and Art of Byzantine and Medieval Cyprus (10 ECTS)
• Architecture and Painting in the age of the Palaiologoi (10 ECTS)
• The Greek World and the Dilemmas of Modernity, 1821-1991: Political, Cultural and Intellectual Perspectives (10 ECTS)
• Special Issues in Hellenic Studies: Archaeology and Art (10 ECTS)

3. Education and Heritage Management (40 ECTS)
The student chooses four of the following courses:

• Challenges of Educational Theory and Practice (10 ECTS)
• Museum Education (10 ECTS)
• Museums, Monuments and the Tourism Industry: Protection, Perceptions and Promotion of the Hellenic past today (10 ECTS)
• The Hellenic Past and Present in the Media (10 ECTS)
• The Hellenic Culture in World Educational Curricula (10 ECTS)
• Special Issues in Hellenic Studies (Education and Cultural management (10 ECTS)

Master Thesis

• Master Thesis (20 ECTS)

The MA in Hellenic Studies at EUC offers three areas of specialization: History, Archaeology/Art and Education/Cultural Heritage and provides students with a comprehensive study of the political, cultural, economic and social activity of the Greeks from antiquity to the present.

Inter-disciplinary in nature, the program equips students with the unique opportunity to acquire specialized knowledge of the Greek past and present and appreciate the importance of studying, perpetuating and promoting this valuable inheritance.

Section: A – Υποχρεωτικά Μαθήματα
Min. ECTS Credits: 60  Max. ECTS Credits: 60

• Θεωρία Διεθνών Σχέσεων - 10 ECTS
• Ιστορία και Πολιτική της Ανατολικής Μεσογείου - 10 ECTS
• Διεθνής Πολιτική Οικονομία - 10 ECTS
• Δίκαιο της Θάλασσας και Διεθνές Δίκαιο - 10 ECTS
• Γεωπολιτική της Ενέργειας στην Ανατολική Μεσόγειο - 10 ECTS
• Πολιτική Μέσης Ανατολής - 10 ECTS

Section: B – Μαθήματα Επιλογής
Min. ECTS Credits: 30  Max. ECTS Credits: 30
Notes: οιτητές που επιλέγουν το MIR-694DG δεν μπορούν να πάρουν ξεχωριστά το MIR662DG.

• MIR-612DG: Μελέτες Περιπτώσεων στην Ανάλυση Συγκρούσεων - 10 ECTS
• MIR-627DG: Ελληνοτουρκικές Σχέσεις και Κύπρος - 10 ECTS
• MIR-655DG: Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση και Νοτιοανατολική Μεσόγειος - 10 ECTS
• MIR-660DG: Ειδικά Θέματα - 10 ECTS
• MIR-662DG: Μεθοδολογία Έρευνας - 10 ECTS
• MIR-688DG: Τρομοκρατία και Άλλες Mορφές Ασύμμετρων Απειλών - 10 ECTS
• MIR-694DG: Μεταπτυχιακή Εργασία - 30 ECTS

General Objectives of the Program

The general objectives of the program are to:

• Promote thorough examination and research by giving students the opportunity to specialise in International Relations and European Studies, as well as Political Science and other related domains within the broader field of Social Sciences. The systematic development and enrichment of knowledge in the aforementioned fields is an important asset for those who wish to work in a number of professions, sectors and organisations.
• Provides postgraduate education to holders of a Bachelor degree in International Relations, Political Science, History or other relevant Bachelor degrees, as well as to individuals who intend to work in fields relevant with international affairs (e.g. in the public sector, especially in services under Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defence or Commerce, in multinational firms, in international organisations such as the UN and the EU, in academic institutions and research centres, in non-governmental organisations etc).
• Develop the level of knowledge and skills of post-graduate students in the relevant domains.
• Achieve deep understanding of the complexity of international affairs, as well as of the paramount importance of theoretical and methodological competence when dealing with them.

Special Objectives of the Program

The special objectives of the program are to:

• Assimilate basic concepts in the fields of International Relations and European Studies (i.e. international system, international cooperation, international organisation, regional integration, international and ethnic conflict, international security etc). This is an important prerequisite for developing an in-depth approach to complex issues such as the European Integration process, political, economic and social dimension of interstate relations, civil, international and regional conflicts, terrorism, energy dependence and energy security etc. The program pays special attention on issues related with the Republic of Cyprus and its EU membership, as well as Cyprus’ geographic position in the East Mediterranean and the greater Middle East.
• Provide the necessary knowledge in relation to the rich theoretical and research tradition pertaining to a series of fields, such as theory of international relations, European and regional integration, international political economy, international security, asymmetric threats, conflict management and conflict resolution etc. The program is structured in a way that allows students to specialise in the areas of their special interest, after having acquired the basic foundations of theory and methodical research, and basic knowledge in the fields of International Relations and European Studies.
• Provide the students with a broad understanding of the political, social and economic evolution of the international system in the 20^th and 21^st centuries as well as the new evolving international and regional environment. The role of law, diplomacy, private and non-governmental agents in the international system will form a vital part of this understanding. Moreover, the relative political and economic power of states, the role of international organizations such as the United Nations, and the existence of conflict will provide major foci for the program as a whole.

Career Prospects

The program applies to to individuals who intend to work in fields relevant with international affairs (e.g. in the public sector, especially in services under Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defence or Commerce, in multinational firms, in international organisations such as the UN and the EU, in academic institutions and research centres, in non-governmental organisations etc).

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Third Cycle degrees (Doctorate Degree)

Section: A Core Requirements

• Theory of International Relations
• Eastern Mediterranean History and Politics
• International Political Economy
• Law of the Sea and International Law
• Eastern Mediterranean Energy Geopolitics
• Politics in the Middle East

Section: B Electives

• Case Studies in Conflict Analysis
• Greek-Turkish Relations and Cyprus 
• The EU and the South-Eastern Mediterranean
• Special Topics 
• Terrorism and Other Forms of Asymmetric Threats  
• Thesis 

Section: C Unallocated Courses

General Objectives of the Program

The general objectives of the program are to:

• Promote thorough examination and research by giving students the opportunity to specialise in International Relations and European Studies, as well as Political Science and other related domains within the broader field of Social Sciences. The systematic development and enrichment of knowledge in the aforementioned fields is an important asset for those who wish to work in a number of professions, sectors and organisations.
• Provides postgraduate education to holders of a Bachelor degree in International Relations, Political Science, History or other relevant Bachelor degrees, as well as to individuals who intend to work in fields relevant with international affairs (e.g. in the public sector, especially in services under Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defence or Commerce, in multinational firms, in international organisations such as the UN and the EU, in academic institutions and research centres, in non-governmental organisations etc).
• Develop the level of knowledge and skills of post-graduate students in the relevant domains.
• Achieve deep understanding of the complexity of international affairs, as well as of the paramount importance of theoretical and methodological competence when dealing with them.

Special Objectives of the Program

The special objectives of the program are to:

• Assimilate basic concepts in the fields of International Relations and European Studies (i.e. international system, international cooperation, international organisation, regional integration, international and ethnic conflict, international security etc). This is an important prerequisite for developing an in-depth approach to complex issues such as the European Integration process, political, economic and social dimension of interstate relations, civil, international and regional conflicts, terrorism, energy dependence and energy security etc. The program pays special attention on issues related with the Republic of Cyprus and its EU membership, as well as Cyprus’ geographic position in the East Mediterranean and the greater Middle East.
• Provide the necessary knowledge in relation to the rich theoretical and research tradition pertaining to a series of fields, such as theory of international relations, European and regional integration, international political economy, international security, asymmetric threats, conflict management and conflict resolution etc. The program is structured in a way that allows students to specialise in the areas of their special interest, after having acquired the basic foundations of theory and methodical research, and basic knowledge in the fields of International Relations and European Studies.
• Provide the students with a broad understanding of the political, social and economic evolution of the international system in the 20^th and 21^st centuries as well as the new evolving international and regional environment. The role of law, diplomacy, private and non-governmental agents in the international system will form a vital part of this understanding. Moreover, the relative political and economic power of states, the role of international organizations such as the United Nations, and the existence of conflict will provide major foci for the program as a whole.

Career Prospects

The program applies to to individuals who intend to work in fields relevant with international affairs (e.g. in the public sector, especially in services under Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defence or Commerce, in multinational firms, in international organisations such as the UN and the EU, in academic institutions and research centres, in non-governmental organisations etc).

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Third Cycle degrees (Doctorate Degree)

First Semester

• Language Teaching and Learning (10 ECTS)
• Trends in Applied Linguistics (10 ECTS)
• Research Methodology (10 ECTS)

Second Semester

• Language Testing and Assessment (10 ECTS)
• Materials Development and Course Design (10 ECTS)
• Elective Course (10 ECTS)

Third Semester

• Master Thesis in TESOL (20 ECTS)
• Teaching Portfolio Development (10 ECTS)

Profile of Programme

The program is to meet the needs of TESOL professionals who would like to expand their understanding of language teaching methodologies in the light of cutting-edge research and recent developments in the field of applied linguistics. It replaces our successful MA in TEFL and provides an exciting program suitable for those currently working as language teachers, those who plan to work as language teachers in the future, and those who have a strong interest in English language learning and teaching. The MA in TESOL also builds on the strengths of the University of Cyprus as a national center for research into second language acquisition, English language teaching, testing and assessment.

Key Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the MA in TESOL, students are expected to have acquired:

▪ A wide overview of the language sciences in theory and practice

▪ A critical understanding of key issues and concepts in Applied Linguistics

▪ Expert-level training in analyzing and teaching English language

▪ Expert-level understanding of different approaches to language pedagogy

▪ Essential language teaching skills and classroom curriculum development

▪ An advanced ability to apply different research methodologies

▪ A profound and critical understanding of language assessment

▪ An ability to carry out qualitative and quantitative research in language

▪ A deep understanding of the interplay between language in the classroom, communication, and intervention

▪ Sophisticated communicative and presentation skills

Semester 1

• Methodologie de la didactique du FLE
• Sociolinguistique et didactique du FLE
• Selection from a List of courses

Semester 2

• TICE en didactique du FLE
• Didactique de la grammaire du FLE
• Selection from a List of courses

Semester 3

• Master's Thesis in French Studies

The Master’s programme Didactics of French as a Foreign Language (FLE) offers training main objective of which is the acquisition of the following competences: a) academic knowledge in didactics of FLE (theoretical approaches and current methodologies); b) professional knowledge concerning the teaching of French (practices, experience in the school environment) and c) principles of management in education. The programme therefore offers training that provides both essential tools for the analysis of teaching situations and practical tools that enable intervention in professional sectors related to the teaching process.

The Master’s Programme in the Didactics of French as a Foreign Language is aimed at practising teachers of French as a foreign language in the public and private sectors in Cyprus or elsewhere, who wish to acquire greater specialisation, but also at future teachers or specialists in the field of French as a foreign language who wish to work in Cyprus or elsewhere. It is also intended for graduates of French studies from the University of Cyprus or holders of other French degrees, or holders of other departments of the University of Cyprus or other Cypriot or foreign universities wishing to acquire a specialisation in the teaching of French as a foreign language combined with expertise in educational management and administration.

From an academic point of view, the programme aims to support graduates of French Language and Literature, or other degree holders from the French-speaking world, according to the current requirements of teaching French as a Foreign Language and the modern labour market in Cyprus and outside Cyprus. More specifically, it offers in-depth training, lasting three semesters (4 courses from the Department of French and European Studies + 2 courses from the Department of Educational Sciences and/or the Department of Psychology + dissertation or internship), which provides both the necessary tools for analysis of learning situations and practical tools for intervention in professional fields related to the didactic process. This programme trains:

• teachers of French as a foreign language
• directors of French or foreign public schools
• directors of language centres and private language institutes
• inspectors of French as a foreign language
• specialised trainers from pedagogical institutes
• French-speaking cultural attachés
• French-language textbook authors
• advisors and attachés in the field of language services
• Francophone advisors and programme officers
• advisors and specialists in Francophonie issues, involved in the Francophone world
• specialist advisors on multilingualism issues
• Francophone curriculum developers
• French as a Foreign Language trainers
• inspectors general of foreign languages
• advisers and attachés in planning and language policy offices
• web-based teachers/trainers
• teachers/trainers of training programmes

Read here the testimonies of former students of the Master Didactique du Français langue étrangère.

Download here the Prospectus of Postgraduate Studies: In Greek – in English

Semester 1

• Exploring Language for TESOL (10 ECTS)
• Language Teaching Methods and Course Design (10 ECTS)
• Research Methods in TESOL (10 ECTS)

Semester 2

• Language Skills and Materials Development (10 ECTS)
• Second Language Acquisition (10 ECTS)
• Teaching English to Young Learners (10 ECTS)

Semester 3

• Bilingualism and Multilingualism in the Language Learning Classroom (10 ECTS)
• Sociocultural Perspectives in TESOL (10 ECTS)
• Teacher Education in TESOL (10 ECTS)

The above semester breakdown is an indicative one. A few of the courses are electives and can be substituted by others. 

Profile of the Programme

1. To provide students with a strong professional foundation for developing practical teaching skills in relation to TESOL;
2. To further students’ understanding of English language teaching.

Specific:

1. To develop in the student an understanding of a range of disciplines and areas of professional activity which underpin the field of TESOL and constitute its focus and its concerns;
2. To provide students with a solid theoretical foundation and the necessary professional skills in TESOL;
3. To equip the students with the linguistic knowledge, cultural understanding, and pedagogical training essential to the various aspects of TESOL;
4. To provide theoretical and/or practical support for actual situations within the language classroom,
5. To develop students’ skills in critical reading and ability to design a research project,
6. To provide the theoretical and/or practical basis required for the study of a doctoral degree.

Career Prospects

This is a postgraduate degree that opens many career opportunities. English is the language of global communication, and demand for TESOL professionals worldwide is greater than ever before. Our graduates can work for universities and other public and private schools, international corporations, governments, and in private practice locally and abroad. They can teach English to people of all ages and all walks of life, administering and designing ESOL courses and curricula, and developing new teaching methods. The MA TESOL is increasingly the degree of preference for employers both domestically and abroad.

Access to Further Studies

The graduate programme will provide the basis for acceptance to a doctoral degree in TESOL or Applied Linguistics.

Semester 1

• Exploring Language for TESOL (10 ECTS)
• Language Teaching Methods and Course Design (10 ECTS)
• Research Methods in TESOL (10 ECTS)

Semester 2

• Language Skills and Materials Development (10 ECTS)
• Second Language Acquisition (10 ECTS)
• Teaching English to Young Learners (10 ECTS)

Semester 3

• Bilingualism and Multilingualism in the Language Learning Classroom (10 ECTS)
• Sociocultural Perspectives in TESOL (10 ECTS)
• Teacher Education in TESOL (10 ECTS)

The above semester breakdown is an indicative one. A few of the courses are electives and can be substituted by others. 

General Objectives

To provide students with a strong professional foundation for developing practical teaching skills in relation to TESOL; to further students’ understanding of English language teaching.

Specific Objectives

• To develop in the student an understanding of a range of disciplines and areas of professional activity which underpin the field of TESOL and constitute its focus and its concerns;
• To provide students with a solid theoretical foundation and the necessary professional skills in TESOL;
• To equip the students with the linguistic knowledge, cultural understanding, and pedagogical training essential to the various aspects of TESOL;
• To provide theoretical and/or practical support for actual situations within the language classroom,
• To develop students’ skills in critical reading and ability to design a research project,
• To provide the theoretical and/or practical basis required for the study of a doctoral degree.”

Career Prospects

The MA TESOL programme prepares students and educators for global careers as ESL/EFL teachers and course developers. It is designed for those who may have little or no substantial teaching experience but who wish to gain a substantial postgraduate qualification early in their professional lives in the field of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Graduates will be able to be employed as teaching professionals at private and state institutions, both in Cyprus and abroad, teaching English to non-native speakers of the language.

Access to Further Studies

The graduate programme will provide the basis for acceptance to a doctoral degree in TESOL or Applied Linguistics.

Semester 1

• Trends in Applied Linguistics
• Principles in Linguistic Analysis I
• Portfolio Development I

Semester 2

• Research Methodology
• Principles in Linguistic Analysis II
• Portfolio Development II

Semester 3

• First and Second Language Acquisition
• Topics in Linguistics
• Portfolio Development III

Semester 4

• Master Thesis in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics

Profile of Programme

The programme is primarily designed for those interested in the scientific investigation of language. Its main objectives are i) to offer students a solid background and deepen their knowledge in the main areas of English grammar and the structure of language; ii) to enable students to become acquainted with different areas of the field (such as syntax, semantics, phonology, applied linguistics, etc.); iii) to engage students in research in the field, and consequently get students interested in furthering their studies.

Key Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the MA in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, students are expected to have acquired:

• A sweeping but in-depth overview of the language sciences.
• A wide overview of the literature in Linguistics.
• A critical understanding of key issues and concepts in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics.
• Expert-level understanding of the scientific approach to language
• Essential language teaching and language analysis skills.
• Expert-level training in analyzing and teaching English.
• An advanced ability to analyze language structure.
• A profound and critical understanding of discoveries and issues in language acquisition.
• An advanced ability to critically approach linguistic phenomena, both in a theoretical and an interdisciplinary framework, the latter involving political, social, psychological, neurological topics and contexts.
• A deep understanding of the interplay between language, cognition, and communication.
• Sophisticated communicative and presentation skills. 

The Programme is available in the following specializations:

• General History
• Modern History
• Financial History
• Political and Diplomatic History
• History Civilization
• Modern and Contemporary Greek Literature

The Master’s Degree Programme in Modern and Contemporary Historyis unique with many options and opportunities. It is set up in a modern scientific structure with international scientific standards offering students high standards of education and scientific training in an enlightening and entertaining modern manner.

Purpose of Programme

The Programme aims to provide graduates with the right scientific skills and broader training for those especially interested in History. The Programme is geared towards graduates of philosophy and educational backgrounds and graduates of political science, sociology, European studies, journalism and other similar departments and schools. In the ‘History of Civilization’ direction, graduates of higher schools of fine arts and music schools are accepted. It offers an opportunity for training and professional development to teachers, civil servants and other professionals and the opportunity to young graduates for specialized training and acquisition of additional qualifications. The purpose is pursuing a more comprehensive understanding of history, the importance and diffusion of it in the modern world.

Main objectives

Familiarity with old and current history and critical analysis of historical texts. Obtaining research experience for further research and studies. Specialized training on specific historical subjects capable of providing expert analysis of issues with the current reality of their historical background. 

To graduate, students are required to earn 90 credits as follows: 

• 66 credits from taught core courses, 
• 5 credits from core professional workshops, 
• 19 credits from one of the following three options  

• Additional
  taught electives (19 ECTS credits)

• Additional taught electives (12 ECTS credits) plus:
  a. a 6,000-8,000 word thesis on human resource management or organisational behaviour (7 ECTS) or
  b. undertake a three-month internship (6 ECTS).

CORE COURSES

• Communication Skills - Credits: 3
• Employee Resourcing, Appraisal & Talent Management - Credits: 6
• Ethics, CSR & Sustainability -  Credits: 6
• Foundations of Accounting & Finance -  Credits: 4.5
• International HRM - Credits: 6
• Labour Law and Employment Relations -  Credits: 4.5
• Developing Leadership & Managing Change - Credits: 6
• Organizational Behaviour - Credits: 6
• Qualitative Research - Credits: 3
• Rewards Management - Credits: 6
• Statistics & Quantitative Research - Credits: 6
• Strategic HR (Pre-requisites: HR405 and any two of the following: HR565, HR570, HR560 plus MA575 or HR585) - Credits: 10
• HR560 – Training & Employee Development - Credits: 6

CORE COURSES

Professional Workshops (5 credits out of 6)

• Managing Diversity - Credits: 1
• Current Trends in HR -  Credits: 1
• Coaching Skills & Techniques -  Credits: 1
• Conflict Management -  Credits: 1
• Human Capital Metrics and Analytics - Credits: 1
• Emotional Intelligence -  Credits: 1

ELECTIVE COURSES

• Economics for Managers - Credits: 6
• Management of Information Systems -  Credits: 6
• Marketing Management - Credits: 4.5
• Negotiating Skills - Credits: 3
• Operations Management - Credits: 4.5
• Project Management -  Credits: 6
• Special Topics in Management - Credits: 3
• Planning & Starting a New Business - Credits: 6
• Total Quality Management -  Credits: 4.5
• Internship - Credits: 6

ELECTIVE COURSES

• Research Paper -  Credits: 12

The Master of Science (MSc) in Human Resource Management (HRM) and Organizational Behavior (OB) program is a response to the imperative of business and organizations to recognize that employees are their most valuable asset and the need to treat them as such if they are to remain competitive. Their competitiveness largely depends on their employees’ skills, knowledge, engagement and ability to adapt quickly to changing business requirements. As the nature of work continues to evolve, achieving a healthy work-life balance has become increasingly important. The new world of work places greater emphasis on flexible schedules, remote work, and collaboration across time zones and borders.

Organizations are also increasingly recognizing the importance of work-life balance and are implementing policies and practices that enable employees to achieve this balance, which turns out to be a critical factor in employee satisfaction, motivation and performance. Therefore, the human resources function assumes a far more strategic role than before in driving business results and effectiveness.

Students attending the program will gain the required skills and knowledge to help organisations align their people strategy with business strategy and navigate confidently in today’s competitive and uncertain environment.

The program is nationally accredited by CYQAA and recognized by KYSATS.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Provide participants with a comprehensive conceptual and theoretical background that will enable them to successfully launch and advance their careers in the field of HRM in Cyprus and abroad.
• Develop participants’ critical understanding of the key trends and developments in the research and practice of HRM at an international level.
• Develop a critical mind-set that will enable students to review current HRM/OB practices with the aim to align people results with business strategy and contribute to the success of their organizations.
• Develop participants’ ability to apply skilfully proper techniques, tools, and methodologies in order to solve complex problems and exercise judgment on issues that relate to HRM/OB.

Semester 1

• Adult Psychopathology (7,5 ECTS)
• Advanced Statistics and Research Methods I (7,5 ECTS)
• Advanced Theories and Models of Psychotherapy I (7,5 ECTS)
• Psychopharmacology (7,5 ECTS)

Semester 2

• Child Psychopathology (7,5 ECTS)
• Advanced Statistics and Research Methods II (7,5 ECTS)
• Advanced Theories and Models of Psychotherapy II (7,5 ECTS)
• Professional Issues and Ethics in Counseling and Clinical Psychology (7,5 ECTS)

Semester 3

• Assessment and Clinical Skills I: Adults (7,5 ECTS)
• Assessment and Clinical Skills II: Children (7,5 ECTS)
• Clinical Psychometric Assessment I (7,5 ECTS)
• Psychological Interventions I: Dynamic Approaches (7,5 ECTS)

Semester 4

• Clinical Psychometric Assessment II (7,5 ECTS)
• Psychological Interventions II: CBT Approaches (7,5 ECTS)
• Child Therapy (7,5 ECTS)
• Practicum Seminar I (7,5 ECTS)

Semester 5

• Group Therapy (7,5 ECTS)
• Thesis I (7,5 ECTS)
• Practicum Seminar II (7,5 ECTS)
• Clinical Practicum I (7,5 ECTS)

Semester 6

• Multicultural Issues and Diversity (7,5 ECTS)
• Thesis II (7,5 ECTS)
• Practicum Seminar III (7,5 ECTS)
• Clinical Practicum II (7,5 ECTS)

Semester 7 (Optional)

• Clinical Practicum III (15 ECTS)

The above semester breakdown is an indicative one. A few of the courses are electives and can be substituted by others.

Aims

The three year Master of Science degree programme in Clinical Psychology aims to integrate clinical, academic and research aspects of training. Upon completion of their training, students will be able to engage in applied practice of clinical psychology with different populations. The program also offers students the opportunity to design and conduct empirical research. A major aim of the program is to cultivate in training clinicians an ethical professional identity that will guide their work as researchers and as practitioners.

Objectives

The program is based on the scientist-practitioner model of training. This model offers clinical training to students that prepares them for a career as professional clinical psychologists. Moreover, the program offers students the education to develop, through further training, into competent researchers and academics.

Career Prospects

Upon successful completion of the program graduates will be able to work as clinical psychologists in different professional settings of the private or public sector.

Potential employment opportunities include:
Non-profit organization, mental health centres, clinics, hospitals, private practice, group practice, rehabilitation centres, psychiatric centres, etc.

Access to Further Studies

Upon graduation, students may pursue further postgraduate (PhD, or PsyD) studies in Clinical Psychology and/or related fields.

Structure of the program of study

The programme can be completed in a minimum of 3 semesters and is credited with 90 ECTS.

During the first two semesters, 5 compulsories and 1 elective courses will be taught, three per semester. Each course is credited with 10 ECTS, so the maximum number of ECTS per semester is 30.

During the third semester, 1 elective course will be taught. In order to complete the remaining 20 ECTS, students have to conduct a Master thesis (20 ECTS) during the third semester.

During the summer semester, students will have the option to follow a “practical training in field archaeology” (ARC 615: 10 ECTS), which will be an elective.

The 250 hours of 10 ΕCTS* per course are allocated as follows:

• 39 hours for class attendance,
• 26 hours for course preparatory reading,
• 120 hours for study,
• 65 hours for essay writing/project implementation.

* 1 ECTS = 25 working hours

Writing and defending the master’s thesis is credited with 20 ECTS, as follows:

• 10 ΕCTS for the research phase,
• 9 ΕCTS for the writing phase,
• 1 ΕCTS for the thesis defense, in front of a three-membered committee.

Compulsory courses

• Five (5) courses
• Master Thesis

Constrain Electives

• Two courses

ΟR

• One course and a Practical training (Participation in Fieldwork Projects during the summer or 3^rd semester)

The Master’s programme Digital Heritage and Landscape Archaeology of the University of Cyprus is a unique postgraduate program in the area of the E. Mediterranean that offers a concrete interdisciplinary academic course platform dealing with the application of spatial technologies and GeoInformatics in the wider domain of Digital Humanities. The program will act as an interface between New Technologies and the Humanities, exposing students to the latest spatial technological developments, providing hands-on training to different instrumentation and software, promoting a critical perspective of their application in terms of addressing archaeological- and historical- oriented questions and opening a dialogue between different disciplines.

The particular knowledge and skills will equip students to deal successfully with the existing challenging conditions of the competitive job market in the humanities and provide them with a solid base of knowledge to continue their research at an even more advanced level.

The Master’s programme Digital Heritage and Landscape Archaeology contests the mainstream of the traditional graduate studies in the Humanities and it is targeting the following objectives:

• Open a dialogue and create a concrete platform of collaboration between the technological and humanities disciplines.
• Develop a dynamic environment of theoretical and practical training of high-qualified students.
• Provide synergies between research, museums, academia, public and private agencies, where students will be able to apply their knowledge and carry out their research.
• Offer an international educational setting, where students and researchers will interact productively and enhance the level of the research.
• Create a new generation of Archaeologists and Historians that can deal with the current trends of geospatial technologies and geo-information systems.

Intended learning outcomes

Through the specific graduate program, students will be able to:

• Comprehend the relation between environment, climate, and anthropogenic activities of the past with an emphasis on the settlement patterns and the exploitation of environmental resources.
• Obtain state-of-the-art skills that can be used in both field campaigns and laboratory analysis of surface survey and excavation results.
• Understand how the different spatial analysis tools operate to address questions related to the habitation patterns and the intra- and inter-spatial distribution of finds.
• Acquire the knowledge of the creation of maps (distribution of finds, geophysical measurements, geological and topographic maps, environmental maps, etc.) and comprehend the different spatial statistic algorithms to analyze them.
• Familiarize themselves with the actual research questions and take a critical stand on the statistical and spatial statistical results.
• Obtain a practical hands-on training of software (GIS, network analysis, statistical analysis, mapping, etc.) and instrumentation/hardware (geophysical instruments, drones, cameras, GPS, etc.) that will make them competitive in their future profession (academia, cultural resources management, practical archaeology, etc.)and boost their career opportunities.

Prospective Students

Prospective students must have completed an undergraduate degree in Archaeology, History, Anthropology, or other related fields of research (e.g. History of Art, Architecture, Geography, Geology, Topography, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering).

Graduates of the University of Cyprus and Universities of Greece must have an undergraduate diploma with a cumulative grade of 6.5 or higher. The equivalent is required for graduates from other Universities.