The Postgraduate Study Program (PSP) “Contemporary Journalism Studies” is meant for graduates, researchers, and professionals in the field of journalism. It entails attendance of Thematic Units (T.U.) and the preparation of a postgraduate diploma thesis. The PSP is also for graduates of H.E.I.s and T.E.I.s who are currently employed in or plan to seek employment in journalism. The PSP aims to offer students a rounded, critical understanding of the role and function of journalism in the modern world, as well as to educate them on the professional skills and abilities needed to effectively use digital means of communication.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Program, students will be able to comprehend the importance and role of journalism in a democratic society, critically analyze the complexity and challenges of the modern, globalized community, apply the best practices of journalistic research in order to approach fields of journalistic interest, and utilize digital means and tools for the preparation, writing, and publication of the results of their journalism on multiple platforms. The experience students will obtain through the PSP will allow them to better inform the public and contribute meaningfully to public discussion, as well as improving the services offered by numerous different media outlets and institutions. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to improve their professional skills and become productive members of the information society.
UNESCO ISCED-2013 Classification
According to field of education: 0321-Journalism and reporting
According to education level: 7
Postgraduate Study Program Type: Master of Arts (MA)
Curriculum Academic Credits
The total academic credits (ECTS) required to obtain the Postgraduate Specialization Diploma (PSD) are 120.
Duration of Studies: The minimum duration of studies for the PSP is two (2) academic terms.
Language of instruction: Greek
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Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Understand the role of journalism in a democratic society,
- Critically analyze the complexity and challenges of the modern, globalized community,
- Apply the best practices of journalistic research in order to approach fields of journalistic interest,
- Utilize digital means and tools for the preparation, writing, and publication of the results of their journalism on multiple platforms. The experience students will obtain through the PSP will allow them to better inform the public and contribute meaningfully to public discussion, as well as improving the services offered by numerous different media outlets and institutions.
- Improve their professional skills and become productive members of the information society.
UNESCO ISCED-2013 Classification
According to field of education: 0321-Journalism and reporting
According to education level: 7
Postgraduate Study Program Type:
Master of Arts (MA)
Curriculum Academic Credits
The total academic credits (ECTS) required to obtain the Postgraduate Specialization Diploma (PSD) are 120.
Duration of Studies: The minimum duration of studies for the PSP is two (2) academic terms.
Language of instruction:Greek
The Post-graduate programme accepts graduates or higher institution diplomas of related disciplines. 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.)
Marking:
For the evaluation of the application to the Postgraduate Studies Programme, it will be examined whether the candidate’s institution of study is or may be included in the National Register of Recognised Higher Education Institutions of Foreign Countries and whether the candidate’s degree is or may be included in the National Register of Types of Degrees of Recognised Institutions of Foreign Countries.
The Hellenic Open University, if the degree is included in the list of article 307 of Law No. 4957/2022, must request a “Certificate of Place of Study”, which is issued and sent by the foreign university. If the place of study or part of the studies is confirmed as the Greek territory, the degree is not recognized, unless the part of the studies that took place in the Greek territory is in a public higher education institution or in a recognized foreign educational institution within the meaning of paragraph b) of article 299 of Law No. 4957/2022.
1st Semester
2nd Semester
3rd Semester
4th Semester
Note:
C1: Compulsory
Teaching Method: Remote learning through the H.O.U. remote learning platform and Group Counseling Meetings (both remotely and in-person).
T.U. Selection Instructions
Students may select from one (1) to two (2) T.U. per semester.
Students who only select one T.U. in the first semester must select SDS50.
Students must then select in order of priority the T.U. that belong to the following semesters if they have completed all the T.U. of the previous semester, or if they also select all the T.U. that they have not yet successfully passed from the previous semester.
Students may begin preparing their Postgraduate Diploma Thesis only once they have successfully completed all the T.U. in the program.
To complete the program, students must successfully attend all the Thematic Units, concurrently with attendance in all the (research and educational) activities organized by the PSP, and successfully prepare and present their postgraduate diploma thesis.
Academic Supervision Committee
Vasilis Vamvakas,
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki,
Hellenic Open University Adjunct Faculty
Grigoris Paschalidis,
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki,
Hellenic Open University Adjunct Faculty
Fragkonikolopoulos Christos,
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Hellenic Open University Adjunct Faculty
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMME OF STUDIES
Fragkonikolopoulos Christos, Professor, A.U.Th.
e-mail: fragkonikolopoulos.christos@ac.eap.gr
| SDS50 |
FRANGKONIKOLOPOULOS CHRISTOS |
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| SDS51 |
POLITIS PERIKLIS |
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| SDS52 |
FRANGKONIKOLOPOULOS CHRISTOS |
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| SDS53 |
VEGLIS ANDREAS |
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| SDS60 |
FRANGKONIKOLOPOULOS CHRISTOS |
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| SDS61 |
VAMVAKAS VASSILIS |
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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 €450 and the cost of the Master Thesis is €900.
The total financial contribution for the Programme is: €3,600.
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 €550 and the cost of the Master Thesis is €550.
The total financial contribution for the Programme is: €3,850.
For information about the programme contact:
Student Registration Department
Contact telephone: 2610367316
Ε-mail: sds@eap.gr
