Intercultural Education and Mediation (MEd, 2 Years) – Joint Degree with the University of Patras – Distance Learning Program By University of Nicosia |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The purpose of the Joint Master’s Programme is to prepare students with appropriate academic knowledge and professional skills to work in multiple fields of application of Intercultural Education and Mediation (such as [intercultural] educational units, organisations, immigration policy bodies, non-governmental organisations, state and local government), with the ultimate goal of social cohesion and inclusion. The programme promotes respect for pluralism and diversity, intercultural awareness and competence, intercultural communication, dialogue and mediation, collaborative intercultural learning, and differentiated teaching/design skills by:

  • attending relevant courses; and
  • studying relevant literature (in Greek and other languages).
In addition, the programme aims to cultivate research skills through:

  • attending special quantitative/qualitative research courses;
  • undertaking small-scale research as part of the various courses and/or preparing a Master’s Thesis; and
  • participating in the students’ Practicum.
In order to obtain the Master’s Degree, the successful completion of 120 ECTS is mandatory, i.e. the completion of 9 semester courses (90 ECTS ) or the completion of 6 semester courses (60 ECTS ) and a Master’s Thesis (30 ECTS ), as well as the successful completion of the Practicum (30 ECTS ).

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The purpose of the Joint Master’s Programme is to prepare students with appropriate academic knowledge and professional skills to work in multiple fields of application of Intercultural Education and Mediation (such as [intercultural] educational units, organisations, immigration policy bodies, non-governmental organisations, state and local government), with the ultimate goal of social cohesion and inclusion. The programme promotes respect for pluralism and diversity, intercultural awareness and competence, intercultural communication, dialogue and mediation, collaborative intercultural learning, and differentiated teaching/design skills by:

  • attending relevant courses; and
  • studying relevant literature (in Greek and other languages).
In addition, the programme aims to cultivate research skills through:

  • attending special quantitative/qualitative research courses;
  • undertaking small-scale research as part of the various courses and/or preparing a Master’s Thesis; and
  • participating in the students’ Practicum.
In order to obtain the Master’s Degree, the successful completion of 120 ECTS is mandatory, i.e. the completion of 9 semester courses (90 ECTS ) or the completion of 6 semester courses (60 ECTS ) and a Master’s Thesis (30 ECTS ), as well as the successful completion of the Practicum (30 ECTS ).

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
79+

Admission Criteria

The minimum requirement for admission to the postgraduate study programme is the possession of a degree (Bachelor ‘s Degree) from a recognised university.

In addition, prospective students must meet the following admission criteria:

  • Application for Admission: All fields must be completed, including field 9 with the details of two recommendations.
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Certified Copy of the Bachelor’s Degree from accredited universities. The title must include the graduation date and final-degree grade.
  • Certified Copy of the Transcript: The Transcript must be the final one, which includes the graduation date and final-degree grade.
  • DOATAP recognition, for prospective students from Greece, in case the undergraduate degree was not awarded by Higher Educational Institutions (A.E.I.) or by Higher Technological Educational Institutions (A.TE.I.) of Greece.
  • Copy of the Identity card.
  • Statement of Personal Objectives and Research Interests (approx. 2 pages): A letter stating the candidate’s individual skills and potential, his/her biographical note, as well as his/her expectations from the programme and how the programme will help his/her personal development and career development.
  • Previous teaching experience and other evidence such as articles, monographs, awards, academic distinctions, etc. are an advantage.

2 Years
Feb
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

5,800 EUR
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International Students

-
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The University of Nicosia pursues excellence in education through its six Schools:

(a) Business

(b)Education

(c) Humanities and Social Sciences

(d) Law, (e) Sciences and Engineering

(f) School of Medicine


Through these, the University offers a range of academic programmes of study, leading to Bachelors (4 years), Masters (12 months/2 years) and PhD Degrees - modelled on European and American higher education, and continually reviewed and updated in order to keep pace with changing trends. Several programmes are offered via Distance Learning. All programmes are taught in English, except where indicated otherwise.

The University of Nicosia pursues excellence in education through its six Schools:

(a) Business

(b) Education

(c) Humanities and Social Sciences

(d) Law, (e) Sciences and Engineering

(f) School of Medicine

Through these, the University offers a range of academic programmes of study, leading to Bachelors (4 years), Masters (12 months/2 years) and PhD Degrees - modelled on European and American higher education, and continually reviewed and updated in order to keep pace with changing trends. Several programmes are offered via Distance Learning. All programmes are taught in English, except where indicated otherwise.


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