The aim of the Postgraduate Programme, which is addressed in principle to teachers of both levels (primary and secondary) and to AEI and TEI graduates who are or will be employed in education, is:
- the provision of specialised pedagogical and teaching knowledge and the development of corresponding skills,
- the cultivation and development of scientific thinking and educational research skills, and
- the development of well-trained staff capable of staffing education.
Presentation of the Postgraduate Programme
The Postgraduate Programme “Educational Sciences” is designed for teachers, educators, personnel in both formal and non-formal education, scientists, and researchers. It aims to provide specialized knowledge in the Educational Sciences. This includes a comprehensive understanding of the latest trends in Educational Sciences and fosters the development of advanced research capabilities, skills, and scientific reasoning. The programme aims to achieve the following:
(i) To enhance the quality of professional development of teachers, educators and personnel in formal and non-formal education sectors. This is to enable them to contribute to the ongoing quality improvement of the educator’s role and the efficacy of educational leaders. It focuses on promoting quality and equity in education, while effectively addressing contemporary social needs and challenges.
(ii) To equip educators, educational leaders, scientists and researchers with essential knowledge and skills in educational research. This is pivotal for their progression into subsequent postgraduate cycles (such as doctoral studies), to advance the field of educational sciences in our country, and/or to contribute to the staffing of educational research centres and academic departments.
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- Updated knowledge and skills in field of Education Science.
- Acquisition of knowledge and skills in research methodology.
- Develop critical awareness of social and cultural issues in the context of education.
- Acquisition of academic reading and writing skills.
- Acquiring digital literacy skills.
ECTS Credits: 120 ECTS
The minimum duration of study is two (2) academic years.
Classification according to Unesco code ISCED-2011
– by education sector: 14 Teaching training & Education science
– by level of study: 7
Classification according to Unesco code ISCED-2013
– By education sector: 0111-Education science
Language of instruction:The language of instruction of the programme is Greek.
The Post-graduate programme accepts graduates of higher institution diplomas. The programme is offered in Greek.
The knowledge of a foreign language and good computer-Internet skills would be useful for the successful participation in the programme.
Note:
Holders of a degree or diploma of higher education means graduates of Greek Universities or Polytechnics or Higher School of Fine Arts or Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education or Higher Technological Educational Institutions (ATEI) or those who hold academically equivalent first cycle degrees from recognized foreign educational institutions with the degrees awarded by the Greek Higher Educational Institutions, in accordance with the provisions of article 304 of Law No. 4957/2022 (Government Gazette 141/21.07.2022, vol.)
Clarification regarding foreign academic institutions
When evaluating an application to a Postgraduate Study Programme, the University will examine whether the candidate’s institution of study is included, or is eligible to be included, in the National Registry of Recognized Foreign Higher Education Institutions, and whether the candidate’s degree is included, or is eligible to be included, in the National Registry of Degree Types Awarded by Recognized Foreign Institutions. If the degree is listed under Article 307 of Law 4957/2022, the Hellenic Open University is required to request a “Certificate of Place of Study”, which must be issued and sent directly by the foreign university. If the certificate confirms that the place of study, or any part of the studies, took place within Greek territory, the degree cannot be recognized—unless the portion of studies completed in Greece was carried out at a public Higher Education Institution or at a recognized foreign educational institution, as defined in point (b) of Article 299 of Law 4957/2022.
Structure for students with admission from the academic year 2025-2026
1st year
EKP51 Applied Educational Research (C¹, 30 ECTS)
EKP50 Development of the Child in the Social Environment (C, 30 ECTS)
2nd year
EKP60 Education: cultural differences and social inequalities (CE², 20 ECTS)
EKP61 Language, Society and Education (CE, 20 ECTS)
EKP62 Management of educational organizations (C/CE, 20 ECTS)
EKP63 Science Education (CE, 20 ECTS)
EKP64 Introduction to Adult Education (CE, 20 ECTS)
EKP65 Open and Distance Learning (CE, 20 ECTS)
EKP67 Environmental and Sustainability Education (CE, 20 ECTS)
EKP68 Inclusion of students with special educational needs in the regular school (CE, 20 ECTS)
EKP69 Digital Technologies in Education – e-Learning (CE, 20 ECTS)
EKPDE Master’s Dissertation (C/O³, 20 ECTS)
Notes:
C¹: Compulsory
CE²: Compulsory Elective
O³: Optional
Instructions for Declaration of units
In the 1st year of studies, students can choose from one (1) to two (2) units as follows: If they choose one (1) unit they must choose EKP51.
In the 2nd year of study, students must successfully complete either three (3) units or two (2) units and the Master’s Dissertation according to the following 4 structures:
Structure I: Successful completion of three (3) units.
Students are required to choose two (2) of the following units:
EKP61 Language, Society and Education
EKP63 Science Education
EKP67 Environmental and Sustainability Education
EKP68 Inclusion of students with special educational needs in the regular school
EKP69 Digital Technologies in Education – e-Learning
and choose one (1) of the following units – in addition to the units chosen as compulsory elective.
EKP60 Education: cultural differences and social inequalities
EKP61 Language, Society and Education
EKP62 Management of educational organizations
EKP63 Science Education
EKP64 Introduction to Adult Education
EKP65 Open and Distance Learning
EKP67 Environmental and Sustainability Education
EKP68 Inclusion of students with special educational needs in the regular school
EKP69 Digital Technologies in Education – e-Learning
Structure II: Successful completion of two (2) units and the Postgraduate Thesis.
Students are required to choose one (1) of the following units:
EKP61 Language, Society and Education
EKP63 Science Education
EKP67 Environmental and Sustainability Education
EKP68 Inclusion of students with special educational needs in the regular school
EKP69 Digital Technologies in Education – e-Learning
and Students must choose one (1) of the following units – in addition to the unit chosen as a compulsory elective.
EKP60 Education: cultural differences and social inequalities
EKP61 Language, Society and Education
EKP62 Management of educational organizations
EKP63 Science Education
EKP64 Introduction to Adult Education
EKP65 Open and Distance Learning
EKP67 Environmental and Sustainability Education
EKP68 Inclusion of students with special educational needs in the regular school
EKP69 Digital Technologies in Education – e-Learning
And Master’s Dissertation
Structure III: Successful completion of three (3) units
Students must choose the unit:
EKP62 Management of educational organizations
and
choose two (2) of the following units:
EKP60 Education: cultural differences and social inequalities
EKP64 Introduction to Adult Education
EKP65 Open and Distance Learning
EKP67 Environmental and Sustainability Education
EKP68 Inclusion of students with special educational needs in the regular school
EKP69 Digital Technologies in Education – e-Learning
Structure IV: Successful completion of two (2) units and the Postgraduate Thesis.
Students must choose the unit:
EKP62 Management of educational organizations
and
choose one (1) of the following units:
EKP60 Education: cultural differences and social inequalities
EKP64 Introduction to Adult Education
EKP65 Open and Distance Learning
EKP67 Environmental and Sustainability Education
EKP68 Inclusion of students with special educational needs in the regular school
EKP69 Digital Technologies in Education – e-Learning
And Master’s Dissertation
The preparation of the Master’s Dissertation takes place either after the successful completion of the units or in parallel with their attendance.
The successful completion of four (4) units and a Master’s Dissertation or the successful completion of five (5) units, according to the Guidelines for the Diploma of the Postgraduate Degree Programme, is required for the completion of the Postgraduate Degree Programme.
In order for students to complete the programme in two academic years, they must successfully complete two units in the first year of study and either two units and the thesis or three units in the second year.
When declaring units, the previous year’s units must be exhausted first and then the next year’s unit declaration may begin.
Financial contribution for admitted students until the academic year 2023-2024:
The Financial Contribution for Students to the programme is as follows: The cost of each Module is €650 and the cost of the Master Thesis is €650.
The total Financial Contribution for the Programme is: €3,250.
Financial contribution for students commencing from the academic year 2024-2025:
The Financial Contribution for Students to the programme is as follows: The cost of each Module is €750 and the cost of the Master Thesis is €750.
The total Financial Contribution for the Programme is: €3,750.
