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.
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Section A: Compulsory Courses
ECTS: Min.60 Max.60
| Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GCIV-510 | Modern Greek Literature | 10 |
| GCIV-520 | Journey through Greek History | 10 |
| GCIV-530 | Greek Art through Time | 10 |
| GCIV-540 | Ancient Greek Theatre: Drama and Performance | 10 |
| GCIV-550 | Greek Myth in Literature and Film | 10 |
| GCIV-560 | Ancient Greek Philosophy and Science | 10 |
Section B: Electives
ECTS: Min. 30 Max. 30
Notes: Students can opt to compose a postgraduate Thesis (30 ECTS) or attend three elective
courses.
Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, midterms, projects, such as short papers, wiki exercises, and forum discussions.
Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.
Students come to UNIC from around the world, blending a diverse range of academic backgrounds, experiences, interests, talents and cultural heritage.
Admission to our University is granted under different categories, depending on the student’s qualifications and educational objectives.
Our general admissions policy relies on the student’s previous academic performance, including their high school grades. The Medical School has separate admissions policies and procedures outlined on the Medical School website.
The minimum admission requirement is a recognized High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC). Students with a lower HSLC grade than 7.5/10 or 15/20 or equivalent, depending on the grading system of the country issuing the HSLC, are provided with extra academic guidance and monitoring during the first year of their studies. Some programmes have higher entry requirements.
Students may begin their studies in September or February. Applications must reach the Office of Admissions together with all the required documents by:
| Studies from | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester (September to January) | Late June |
| Spring Semester (February to May) | Late October |
| Summer Session (June to July) | Late February |
| Application Deadlines for European and Local students | Please call the Office of Admissions on +357 22841528 |
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The table below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment on a programme of study offered in English. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).
| English Qualification | ELR Equivalent to IELTS 6 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 525 and above |
| Computer-based TOEFL | 193 and above |
| Internet-based TOEFL | 80 and above |
| IELTS | 6 and above |
| Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) | B and above |
| Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) | C and above |
| GCSE English Language ‘O’ Level or IGCSE | C and above |
| Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) | Pass |
| Pearson PTE General | Level 3 and above |
| KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) |
Level B2 and above |
| Anglia | Level B2 and above |
| IEB Advanced Programme English | Pass |
| Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Michigan Language Assessment by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan |
650 average score for ALL skills and above |
English Language Proficiency
Master students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based, GCSE “O” Level or IGCSE with minimum “C”, IELTS with a score of 6.5, or a score placement at the ENGL- 100 level of UNIC’s NEPTON. The University offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate programme.
1. The purpose of this test is to place students in the appropriate level of English in order to support their academic studies at the University. The NEPTON is not a University entrance examination; previous academic performance (e.g. School Leaving Certificate) is taken into consideration with regard to University entrance requirements.
2. The number of additional courses and corresponding course loads are given in the table below:
| Level of English | Hour of tuition/work | Credits | Additional course load permitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 English Composition | 3 | 6 | Normal |
| ENGL-100 Basic Writing | 3 | 6 | Normal |
| BENG-100 College English | 6 | 6 | Normal |
| BENG-070 English Language Skills | 12 | 4 | 6 credit hours |
| BENG-060 English for Beginners | 20 | 2 | No other credits |
3.Students who have the following qualifications can take the test, but will not be placed below the level shown:
| English Qualification | ENGL-101 | ENGL-100 |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 550+ | 513-547 |
| Computer-based TOEFL | 213+ | 183-210 |
| Internet-based TOEFL | 79+ | 65-78 |
| IELTS | 6.5+ | 5.5-6.0 |
| Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) | Grade A or B | Grade C |
| Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) | A or B or C | A or B |
| GCSE English Language ‘O’ Level or IGCSE | A or B | C |
| Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) | Pass | N/A |
| Pearson PTE General | Level 4 | Level 3 |
| KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) |
Level C1 | Level B2 |
| Anglia | Proficiency or Masters | Advanced |
| IEB Advanced Programme English | Pass | N/A |
| Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Michigan Language Assessment by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan |
840-1000 average score for ALL skills | 650-835 average score for ALL skills |
4.Students can take the NEPTON after they officially enroll and pay the Euro 55 application fee
whole program tuition fees:
| Local / EU Students | ||
| 12.060 Euro | 12.060 Euro | |
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OTHER FEES |
ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMMES |
ONLINE/DL PROGRAMMES |
|
Application fee (one-off/nonrefundable payment) |
55 |
55 |
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Visa application (one-off/nonrefundable payment) |
86 |
0 |
|
Registration fee (per semester) |
26 |
0 |
|
Health & accident insurance (per year) |
175 |
0 |
|
Student activities fee (per semester) |
20 |
0 |
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Technology fee – Internet use etc. (per semester) |
15 |
0 |
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International student guarantee (one-off / refundable payment) |
400 |
0 |
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Transcript fee (per copy) |
5 |
5 |
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Evaluation fee (transfer credits / ECTS) |
52 |
52 |
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Second exam fee (per course) |
65 |
65 |
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Graduation application fee |
60 |
60 |
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Total |
959 |
273 |
Contact Person: UNIC
Phone: +35722841500
Email: admissions@unic.ac.cy
