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.
| Core Courses | 6 Credits | 16 ECTS |
| Course Title | Credits | ECTS |
| Educational research methodology | 3 | 10 |
| Socio-cultural educational issues | 3 | 6 |
| Specialization courses | 9 Credits | 30 ECTS |
| Course Title | Credits | ECTS |
| Learning in Early Childhood Education | 3 | 10 |
| Playing: Educational Dimensions for Young Children | 3 | 10 |
| Action Research in Early Childhood Education | 3 | 10 |
| Elective Courses | 9 Credits | 24 ECTS |
| Select three (3) courses | ||
| Course Title | Credits | ECTS |
| Differentiation Practices in Early Childhood Education | 3 | 8 |
| Literacy Practices in Early Childhood Education | 3 | 8 |
| Contemporary Approaches of Sciences and Mathematics in Early Childhood Education | 3 | 8 |
| Art Styles, Expression and Creativity for Young Children | 3 | 8 |
| Musical Development, Learning, and Creativity in Early Childhood Education | 3 | 8 |
| Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Education | 3 | 8 |
| Master Thesis or Selection of two courses | 6 Credits | 20 ECTS |
| Course Title | Credits | ECTS |
| Master Thesis | 6 | 20 |
| Research Courses | 6 | 20 |
| Course Title | Credits | ECTS |
|
Quantitative Research Approaches in Education Sciences
|
3 | 12 |
|
Qualitative Research Approaches in Education Sciences
|
3 | 12 |
| One Elective Course | 3 | 8 |
| Degree Requirements | Credits | ECTS |
| Core Courses | 6 | 16 |
| Specialization courses | 9 | 30 |
| Elective Courses | 9 | 24 |
| Master Thesis or Selection of two courses | 6 | 20 |
| Total Requirements | 30 | 90 |
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.
Generally, the deadline for applying
for the Fall semester is end of August and
for Spring semester, end of November
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:
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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
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.
Full program tuition fees
9.120 Euro
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
Contact Person: EUC
Phone: +35722713000
Email: info@euc.ac.cy
