School: School of Education

CREATIVITY AND PLAY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Academic year

2022-2023
Taught Language: English

Course Summary

The MA in Education Sciences at EUC prepares teachers and education leaders to work with toddlers and preschoolers in their formative years. The program offers professional educators theoretical knowledge, hands-on skills and innovative teaching methods using current educational developments and new learning technologies. Students are exposed to specialized theory and research in their field and are equipped to conduct research based on current developments, practices and trends on a local and international level. The MA degree allows our graduates to receive promotion points for the public sector employment through the new system of appointments of teachers in the public sector.

Career Prospects

Our graduates work in:

  • Public and Private Educational Institutions
  • State Education Departments
  • Research and Policy Analysis

 

Modules

Compulsory Core Courses 30 ECTS
Code Course Title ECTS
EDU600 Educational Research Methodology 10
EDU605 Sociocultural Issues in Education 10
EDU615 Educational Policy and Management of Change 10

 

Compulsory Courses 30 ECTS
Code Course Title ECTS
EDE610 Creative Learning and Play 10
EDE615 Action Research in Early Childhood Education 10
EDE620 STEAM Approaches in Early Childhood Education 10

 

Master Thesis 30 ECTS
Master Thesis or Selection of three courses
Code Course Title ECTS
EDI685 Master Thesis 30
Research Courses  
Selection of one (1) Research course
Code Course Title ECTS
EDU630 Quantitative Research Approaches in Education Sciences 10
EDU640 Qualitative Research Approaches in Education Sciences 10
Elective Courses  
Two (2) Elective Courses
Code Course Title ECTS
EDE625 Literacy Practices and Story-telling 10
EDE630 Mathematics and Sciences in STEAM Education 10
EDE635 Arts and Creativity 10
EDE640 Technology, Robotics and Construction Play 10
EDE645 Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Education 10
One Elective course from the available courses of another concentration of the MA Education Sciences or from other relevant Master Program of the University* 10

Assessment Method

Degree Requirements
ECTS
Compulsory Core Courses 30
Compulsory Courses 30
Master Thesis 30
Total 90

How to apply

The criteria for admission to European University Cyprus have been set to enable the Office of Admissions to select students who have the ability to do university-level work and to place students in courses and programs appropriate to their academic strengths, in an effort to help them successfully realize their full academic potential.

Our students come from many parts of the world and bring with them a wide range of academic skills, experiences, special interests, talents and cultural backgrounds. The Office of Admissions aims to form a student body which will give the opportunity to each student to share education and grow in experience as a member of an international community.

All applicants must have completed a secondary (high) school education or twelve years of schooling or the equivalent, to be considered for admission to undergraduate study, or hold a bachelor’s degree for post-graduate study.

Candidates who have successfully completed part of their studies at an accredited university may be exempted from respective courses in the program they attend at European University Cyprus, thus reducing the period of study to obtain their degrees. For the evaluation of transferred courses, candidates must submit a copy of their transcripts to the Office of Admissions.

Application deadline

Generally, the deadline for applying

for the Fall semester is end of August and

for Spring semester, end of November

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

The general admission requirement for graduate programs is the successful completion of a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution, or its equivalent (professional qualifications). All applicants will need to submit the following documents to the Office of Admissions  in electronic form to admit@euc.ac.cy, in order to be considered for admission:

 

 

  • A completed application form together with a non-refundable fee of €52. Applicants may also apply online here.
  • Official copy of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in English (or official copies of professional qualifications)
  • Official copy of academic transcript, in English
  • Official copy of High School Leaving Certificate and grade marksheet in English
  • Proof of English language proficiency (if any)
  • One recommendation letter
  • Proof of work experience (if applicable)

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Copy of a valid passport (for international applicants only)
Additional entry requirements

The general admission requirement for all undergraduate programs is the successful completion of the secondary education cycle. All applicants will need to submit the following documents to the Office of Admissions

English language requirements

Knowledge of the English language is not a requirement for admission. At European University Cyprus, applicants whose native language is not English take the university’s English Placement Test (EPT) upon arrival at the university to indicate their English level and be placed in appropriate courses. Applicants who have passed either the TOEFL examination with a minimum score of 550 (213 computer-based, 79 Internet-based), English IGCSE with grade ‘C’ or above, or IELTS with a score of 6.5 or above are exempted from the EPT. Other external exams may be accepted by the Language Center of the University as equivalent. Please consult with the Office of Admissions for more details. Candidates, whose English proficiency is not up to the university’s standard, have the opportunity to take additional English language classes according to their degree requirements.

Fees and funding

Application Fees

Full tuition fees for the program: 9.120 Euro

 

Additional Fee information

Application fee: € 52 first semester
Registration fee: € 26 per semester
Student Activity fee:€ 34 per semester
Technology fee: € 18 per semester
Transcript fee; € 5 per copy
Degree Application fee: € 60
Europass Diploma Supplement - Free

Provider information

Main Contact

6 Diogenis Str., 2404 Engomi

Contact Person: EUC

Phone: +35722713000

Email: info@uagc.eu