Open University of Cyprus
Open University of Cyprus Tuition: with tuition fees

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Adult Education for Social Change

Information

Department
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Specializations

1. Critical Issues, Policy and Curriculum 2. Community Engagement and Education

Additional Information

This International Master is a joint degree delivered and awarded by five universities: University of Glasgow (UK), University of Malta, Open University of Cyprus, Tallinn University (Estonia) and University of Maynooth (Ireland).

  • A distinctive feature of the programme is the connection between theory and practice, gained through focused placements and mobility periods between the partner universities.
  • It draws together the recognized strengths of the consortium partners into a relevant, joint degree that engages with and responds to such issues as social inequality, migration and intercultural cooperation.
  • The programme aims to deliver a curriculum that enables people to work with adults effectively and competently in changing socially diverse contexts.
  • You will receive a theoretical grounding in adult education, as well as intercultural and practical skills development though teaching placements, focused seminars and online courses.
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Program

The programme is taught over 24 months and includes three mobility periods (credit bearing The programme is taught over 24 months and includes three mobility periods (credit bearing placements), and a Master’s thesis.

There is a pathway choice in Semester 2: "Critical issues, Policy and Curriculum" or "Community Engagement and Education". Open University of Cyprus delivers all online courses.

Semester 1

  • Introduction to Adult Education for Social Change(required)
  • International Issues in Adult Education or Psychology of Adult Learning
  • Practical Aspects of Adult Education (required)
  • Placement (required)
  • Teaching Adult Education Online (required)

Semester 2

Pathway A: Critical Issues, Policy and Curriculum

  • Adult Education and Social Difference
  • Adult Education for Sustainable Development
  • Curriculum Development
  • Placement
  • Research Methods (online) (required)

OR

Pathway B: Community Engagement and Education

  • Advanced Gender Studies in Adult and Community Education
  • Advanced Theories in Adult and Community Education
  • Power, Politics and Society: Adult Education in Context
  • Placement
  • Research Methods (online) (required)

Semester 3

  • Critical Reflection in Adult Learning and Education (online) (required)
  • Placement (required)
  • Recognising Built Capacity: Career and Impact Pathways (required)
  • Social and Professional Identity of Adult Educators (required)
  • Theories of Change (required)

Semester 4

  • Master's Thesis