The “MSc in Curriculum Development and Instruction” aims at effectively preparing teachers and researchers thus making them able to respond to the increasing complexity of the educational and social environment and be able to provide effective teaching and quality learning experiences and opportunities to all students. Great emphasis is given on the students’ cognitive development and the use of different teaching methods, procedures and tools, appropriate for the different thinking, cognitive and learning styles. The program will help students acquire the necessary theoretical and scientific background of effective teaching methodology and organization of powerful learning environments (conducive to interdisciplinarity) in order to function as productive members in the educational system and fully meet the increasing demands of today’s and tomorrow's society. Finally, the program aims at equiping its students with advanced research skills and promotes research in the field of education especially in teaching methodology, interdisciplinarity and the social and pedagogical dimensions of education.
The language of instruction is Greek.
The graduates of the Program will have the knowledge and skills required for the design and implementation of educational programmes with emphasis on using technology and on interdisciplinary values. Educators from all levels of formal education (Pre-school, primary education, secondary education, technical professional education) are expected to acquire the knowledge and expertise to act as hubs for education for the construction of powerful learning environments in their schools, or to be assigned consulting or curriculum development duties by educational authorities.
Required Courses Modules
The student must successfully complete 40 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | ESPLE511 | TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND EFFECTIVE TEACHING | 10 | 3 |
| 2 | ESPLE512 | ADVANCED METHODS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (PART I) | 10 | 3 |
| 3 | ESPLE513 | LEARNING AND COGNITION | 10 | 3 |
| 4 | ESPLE514 | NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN EDUCATION | 10 | 3 |
Department Electives Modules
The student must successfully complete 20 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | ESPLE611 | SOCIOLOGICAL DIMENSIONS OF EDUCATION | 10 | 3 |
| 2 | ESPLE612 | EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION AND PROGRAM EVALUATION | 10 | 3 |
| 3 | ESPLE613 | EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP | 10 | 3 |
| 4 | ESPLE614 | THEORY AND POLITICS OF MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION | 10 | 3 |
| 5 | ESPLE615 | DISSERTATION I | 10 | 0 |
| 6 | ESPLE616 | DISSERTATION II | 10 | 0 |
Specialization Electives Modules
The student must successfully complete 30 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | ESPLE700 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 10 | 3 |
| 2 | ESPLE721 | LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE | 10 | 3 |
| 3 | ESPLE722 | MATHEMATICS AND CHILDREN'S LITERUTURE | 10 | 3 |
| 4 | ESPLE723 | IDEOLOGY, REPRESENTATION AND PICTURE IN CHILDREN'S LITERATURE | 10 | 3 |
| 5 | ESPLE724 | LANGUAGE AND SOCIETY | 10 | 3 |
| 6 | ESPLE725 | CREATIVE WRITING | 10 | 3 |
Required Courses Modules
The student must successfully complete 40 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | ESPLE511 | TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND EFFECTIVE TEACHING | 10 | 3 |
| 2 | ESPLE512 | ADVANCED METHODS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (PART I) | 10 | 3 |
| 3 | ESPLE513 | LEARNING AND COGNITION | 10 | 3 |
| 4 | ESPLE514 | NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN EDUCATION | 10 | 3 |
Department Electives Modules
The student must successfully complete 20 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | ESPLE611 | SOCIOLOGICAL DIMENSIONS OF EDUCATION | 10 | 3 |
| 2 | ESPLE612 | EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION AND PROGRAM EVALUATION | 10 | 3 |
| 3 | ESPLE613 | EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP | 10 | 3 |
| 4 | ESPLE614 | THEORY AND POLITICS OF MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION | 10 | 3 |
| 5 | ESPLE615 | DISSERTATION I | 10 | 0 |
| 6 | ESPLE616 | DISSERTATION II | 10 | 0 |
Specialization Electives Modules
The student must successfully complete 30 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | ESPLE700 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 10 | 3 |
| 2 | ESPLE711 | NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS | 10 | 3 |
| 3 | ESPLE712 | CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENTS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION | 10 | 3 |
| 4 | ESPLE713 | COGNITION AND SCIENCE EDUCATION | 10 | 3 |
| 5 | ESPLE714 | NEW TRENDS IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION | 10 | 3 |
| 6 | ESPLE715 | COGNITION AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION | 10 | 3 |
Required Courses Modules
The student must successfully complete 40 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | ESPLE511 | TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND EFFECTIVE TEACHING | 10 | 3 |
| 2 | ESPLE512 | ADVANCED METHODS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (PART I) | 10 | 3 |
| 3 | ESPLE513 | LEARNING AND COGNITION | 10 | 3 |
| 4 | ESPLE514 | NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN EDUCATION | 10 | 3 |
Department Electives Modules
The student must successfully complete 20 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | ESPLE611 | SOCIOLOGICAL DIMENSIONS OF EDUCATION | 10 | 3 |
| 2 | ESPLE612 | EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION AND PROGRAM EVALUATION | 10 | 3 |
| 3 | ESPLE613 | EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP | 10 | 3 |
| 4 | ESPLE614 | THEORY AND POLITICS OF MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION | 10 | 3 |
| 5 | ESPLE615 | DISSERTATION I | 10 | 0 |
| 6 | ESPLE616 | DISSERTATION II | 10 | 0 |
Specialization Electives Modules
The student must successfully complete 30 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | ESPLE700 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 10 | 3 |
| 2 | ESPLE731 | THE SOCIAL AND PEDAGOGICAL DIMENSION OF HEALTH EDUCATION | 10 | 3 |
| 3 | ESPLE732 | THE SOCIAL AND PEDAGOGICAL EDUCATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 10 | 3 |
| 4 | ESPLE733 | SCHOOL AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | 10 | 3 |
| 5 | ESPLE734 | ART, CULTURE AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES | 10 | 3 |
| 6 | ESPLE735 | APPLICATIONS OF DRAMA IN EDUCATION | 10 | 3 |
The Program is based on the ECTS credit accumulation mode of study. Students can be awarded the Master in Education upon completion of 90 credits. These credits are allocated to compulsory and elective modules. The list of compulsory and elective modules is provided in the Program’s course structure.
| Module Group | ECTS |
| Required Courses | 40 |
| Department Electives | 20 |
| Specialization Electives | 30 |
| TOTAL | 90 |
The Program is based on the ECTS credit accumulation mode of study. Students can be awarded the Master in Education upon completion of 90 credits. These credits are allocated to compulsory and elective modules. The list of compulsory and elective modules is provided in the Program’s course structure.
| Module Group | ECTS |
| Required Courses | 40 |
| Department Electives | 20 |
| Specialization Electives | 30 |
| TOTAL | 90 |
The Program is based on the ECTS credit accumulation mode of study. Students can be awarded the Master in Education upon completion of 90 credits. These credits are allocated to compulsory and elective modules. The list of compulsory and elective modules is provided in the Program’s course structure.
| Module Group | ECTS |
| Required Courses | 40 |
| Department Electives | 20 |
| Specialization Electives | 30 |
| TOTAL | 90 |
Candidates for a master degree must submit a recognized bachelor degree or qualification deemed to be equivalent to degree level as well as the official transcripts (grade reports) of their first-degree studies. In addition, there could be special requirements for various master programs.
Frederick University academic year consists of the fall and spring semesters. The calendar is arranged so that students may start classes either during the last week of September or the first week of February. Candidates may submit an application for admission in any of the semesters. Due to the fact that formalities for the issue of an entry visa take at least 6 weeks, candidates are urged to file an application at least 8 weeks prior to the expected date of enrolment. Students are expected to be on campus prior to the beginning of the intended semester/session. In response to arising need, courses could be provided within the summer period.
Candidates who are nationals of EU countries can enter Cyprus as visitors. On arrival at Frederick University they must submit to the Admission Office the following:
Furthermore, they must pay the registration fee, the semester tuition fees, and register for subjects. Next they must apply to the Migration Department for a temporary residence permit. The application to the Migration Department must be supported by evidence that they have paid their tuition fees for the semester, have enough funds for their initial living expenses and have obtained local health insurance coverage.
B. Applicants from non EU countries
International Students from non EU countries need to have a valid student visa in order to be allowed to enter Cyprus. The issue of an entry visa takes about 6 weeks from the date of the submission of the application. It is therefore recommended that candidates submit their application at least 8 weeks before the beginning of the semester. Cyprus Migration Department requirements in respect of the issue of a student visa, which from time to time may be modified, are available to candidates in a separate document.
Applicants are requested to contact the Office of Admissions to receive information and guidance regarding the proper documentation and formalities to be followed.
Students admitted to the programme are expected to hold a Bachelor Degree from an accredited University either in education, in humanities and social sciences. Also they are expected to be fluent in Greek and English.
There are no specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning for this Program. Candidates can be granted transfer credits according to the general arrangements for recognition of prior learning of the University.
The students are expected to be fluent in Greek and English.
FULL PROGRAM TUITION FEES :
| DISCOUNTED FEES - €/ECTS | FOR FULL TIME STUDY (60 ECTS)- € |
| 100.00 | 9000 |
| On campus students | Euro |
| Application Fee | €35 payable once |
| Registration Fee | €25 per registration |
| Student Activity Fee | €20 per semester |
| Technology Fee | €20 per semester |
| Late Registration Fee | €25 |
| Transcript Fee | €5 per additional copy |
| Incomplete Make-up | €25 |
| Graduation Application Fee | €55 |
| Exam Waiver Fee | €25 |
| Second Examination Fee | €80 |
| Transfer Credit Evaluation | €40 |
| Distance Learning students | Euro |
| Application Fee | €35 payable once |
| Semester Registration & Technology Fee | €100 per semester |
Contact Person: Ferederick
Phone: +35722394394
Email: info@frederick.ac.cy
