The MSc. on "ICT in Education for Sustainable Development" is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on developing competence and skill on Education for Sustainable Development enabled byICTs delivered through distance learning.
The program aims to:
Upon successful completion of this program, you should be able to:
Graduates of the program can follow careers in:
Required Modules
You must successfully complete 45 ECTS from the following list:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS |
| 1 | ICTESD501 | SUSTAINABILITY THEORY, SYSTEMS THINKING AND TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE | 10 |
| 2 | ICTESD502 | APPROACHES TO EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | 5 |
| 3 | ICTESD503 | ESD PEDAGOGY AND ICT | 10 |
| 4 | ICTESD504 | APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY, ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP AND EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | 10 |
| 5 | ICTESD505 | ACTION RESEARCH AND PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | 5 |
| 6 | ICTESD506 | ICT, INSTRUCTIONAL/LEARNING DESIGN AND EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | 5 |
You must successfully complete 15 ECTS from the following list:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS |
| 1 | ICTESD507 | EDUCATIONAL POLICY AND PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLING | 10 |
| 2 | ICTESD508 | ICT, CLIMATE CHANGE AND GEO-SPATIAL TOOLS | 10 |
| 3 | ICTESD509 | BIO-CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | 10 |
| 4 | ICTESD510 | E-LEARNING, VIRTUAL WORLDS AND EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | 5 |
| 5 | ICTESD511 | TEACHING TO LIVE SUSTAINABLY THROUGH THE EARTH CHARTER | 5 |
| 6 | ICTESD512 | INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AND SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP | 5 |
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS |
| 1 | ICTESD513 | Dissertation | 30 |
The program requires the completion of 60 ECTS for course work and the writing of a thesis equivalent to 30 ECTS. The credits are allocated to six compulsory and elective courses equivalent to 15 ECTS, that can be chosen out of six as shown in the tables below. The program can be taken either full-time for 18 months or part-time for 36 months.
| Module Group | ECTS |
| Required Courses | 45 |
| Elective Courses | 15 |
| Dissertation | 30 |
| TOTAL | 90 |
This MSc program is open to qualified graduates from recognised higher education institutions from around the world who wish to develop knowledge, skills and capacities for infusing ESD enabled through ICTs, in various working areas. The student cohort is drawn primarily from the academic disciplines of education and sciences, but also graduates from any other discipline who may wish to consider a career in the field of ESD enabled through ICTs, or those who may consider undertaking future studies at Ph.D. level are eligible to apply. It is also addressed to professionals coming from public and private sectors, civic societies and NGOs who are dealing with environmental, social, economic and cultural issues.
This is the ideal program for you if:
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.
Working experience and action: Relevant working experience and activism in the field of sustainable development would be considered as an advantage.
Furthermore, Computer basic skills are highly required. Proven from previous courses taken and/or recognized certifications such as ECDL is an advantage.
If you are studying or have completed your entire degree in a non- English speaking university, you must demonstrate satisfactory knowledge of English language (suitable qualifications may include TOEFL, IELTS, GCSE, IGCSE, Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English or equivalent). Students without formal English qualifications may also apply and will be assessed by the Frederick University Language Center prior to admittance.
Tuition fees at Frederick University are calculated according to the ECTS load a student undertakes each semester. Due to the recent economic challenges faced in several countries in the region and beyond, the university decided to apply reductions in the program fees so as to support the student population. To this end, the tuition fees in effect for students registering in the academic year 2020-2021 are 66.00 euro per ECTS credit. This means that the tuition fees cost for the overall program is 5,940 euro.
In addition to tuition fees, additional fees apply in order to support the administrative, library and technological infrastructure costs. All costs are summarized in the following table:
| Fee Type | Fee (Euro) | Notes |
| Tuition Fee (reduced) | €66.00 / ECTS |
Tuition fees for the whole program €5,940 |
| Application fee | €35 |
Payable only once upon registration to the program |
| Semester Registration fee | €100 |
Payable each semester the student registers |
| 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
