School: School of Education and Social Sciences

Hellenic Studies

Academic year

2022-2023
Taught Language: Greek/English

Course Summary

The MA in Hellenic Studies at EUC offers three areas of specialization: History, Archaeology/Art and Education/Cultural Heritage and provides students with a comprehensive study of the political, cultural, economic and social activity of the Greeks from antiquity to the present. Inter-disciplinary in nature, the program equips students with the unique opportunity to acquire specialized knowledge of the Greek past and present and appreciate the importance of studying, perpetuating and promoting this valuable inheritance.
 

Career Prospects

Our graduates work in:

 

  • Cultural Institutions (Museums, Libraries and Institutes)
  • Public Administration
  • Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
  • Tourism Authorities/Organizations
  • Political, Diplomatic or Research Organizations

Modules

Elective Specialization Courses 12 Credits 40 ECTS
The student chooses one of the following specializations:
1. History
2. Archaeology & Art
3. Education and Heritage Management
History 12 40
The student chooses four of the following courses:
Code Course Title Credits ECTS
HES620 Themes of Ancient Greek History 3 10
HES621 Themes of Byzantine History 3 10
HES622 Byzantine and Latin States after the Fall of Constantinople in1204 AD 3 10
HES623
Greece and Europe from the 19th to the 21st century: Political, Diplomatic and Economic Relations
3 10
HES624 Greece and Cyprus in the post-war World, 1945-1991 3 10
HES625 Special Issues in Hellenic Studies: History 3 10
Archaeology and Art 12 40
The student chooses four of the following courses:
Code Course Title Credits ECTS
HES626 Archaeological Theory and Method 3 10
HES627 Art and Architecture of the Classical and Hellenistic World 3 10
HES628 Archaeology and Art of Byzantine and Medieval Cyprus 3 10
HES629 Architecture and Painting in the age of the Palaiologoi 3 10
HES630
The Greek World and the Dilemmas of Modernity, 1821-1991: Political, Cultural and Intellectual Perspectives
3 10
HES631 Special Issues in Hellenic Studies: Archaeology and Art 3 10
Education and Heritage Management 12 40
The student chooses four of the following courses:
Code Course Title Credits ECTS
HES632 Challenges of Educational Theory and Practice 3 10
HES633 Museum Education 3 10
HES634
Museums, Monuments and the Tourism Industry: Protection, Perceptions and Promotion of the Hellenic past today
3 10
HES635 The Hellenic Past and Present in the Media 3 10
HES636 The Hellenic Culture in World Educational Curricula 3 10
HES637 Special Issues in Hellenic Studies (Education and Cultural management 3 10

 

Master Thesis 9 Credits 20 ECTS
Code Course Title Credits ECTS
HES690 Master Thesis 9 20
 

Assessment Method

Degree Requirements Credits ECTS
Compulsory courses 9 30
Elective Specialization Courses 12 40
Master Thesis 9 20
Total Requirements 30 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 program tuition fees:

Approved :8.460 Euro

Reduced:5.922 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: +35722778744