The objective of the postgraduate program titled “Sports Studies: Sociology, History, Anthropology” (ASK) is to provide specialized knowledge regarding issues of social and cultural history, sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies of sports and athletic practices, through the integration of theoretical knowledge and research practice.
More specifically, the proposed postgraduate program aims to educate researchers in the field of Social and Human Sciences and the Science of Physical Education and Sports, through both theoretical and empirical/research-oriented sociological, historical, and anthropological approaches to sports and athletic practices. Upon completion of their studies, graduates of the program will have acquired the theoretical and methodological background as well as the necessary skills for the interdisciplinary social and cultural investigation of sports.
In addition to its research focus, the program also seeks to specialize sports executives, sports media professionals, and educators, bringing them into contact with new theoretical and methodological trends in the field of social, historical, and cultural studies of sports. The objective is to promote a new culture regarding the social and cultural dimensions of sports and athletic practices, so that through their critical connection with broader social and cultural structures and processes, dominant stereotypes and prejudices in public discourse and corresponding practices can be overcome. Furthermore, it aims to utilize sports as a means of socialization, social inclusion, and intercultural reflection.
QUALITY POLICY
QUALITY INDICATORS 2025
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Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental concepts, theories, and methods, as well as the research fields (topics) of history, sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies of sports.
- Comprehend the complex historical, social, and cultural dimensions of contemporary sports.
- Critically investigate the historical and social processes of production and consumption of sports practices, sports spectacles, and sports products.
- Be aware of the social, political, and economic conditions, as well as the scientific advancements of late modernity that contributed to the renegotiation of the body and social gender.
- Understand the significance of physical education in shaping sports culture, athletic identities, and the social uses of sports and athletic practices.
- Describe emerging trends in the sports industry within the context of the professionalization and globalization of sports.
- Critically examine the structure, organization, and functioning, as well as the broader social and cultural role of sports institutions and practices, as well as fan communities.
- Be aware of the different forms, complex causes, and multiple consequences of deviant behavior and social control in sports contexts.
- Critically assess the institutional framework and policies implemented in the field of sports.
- Understand the main axes of theoretical discourse and the corresponding research agenda of the social sciences on the body and social gender, based on relevant Greek and international literature.
- Be familiar with ethnographic and micro-sociological examples that demonstrate the multiple and complex social and cultural meanings (gendered, class-based, ethno-cultural, racial) associated with the body and social gender, their performances, and transformations.
- Be familiar with ethnographic and micro-sociological examples that demonstrate the body and social gender as fields of political claims and conflicts.
- Assess the importance of physical education in the educational context.
- Understand the role, influence, and significance of sports in contemporary Greek society and education.
- Design and implement empirical social research in the field of sports and physical education.
- Design and implement social intervention and development programs through sports and physical education at the local, regional, and national levels.
- Design and implement physical education programs in the educational context.
Classification according to the Unesco ISCED-2013 code
By the field of education: Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving social sciences, journalism and information/ 0388
0314 Sociology and cultural studies
0312 Political sciences and civics
0222 History and archaeology
0114 Teacher training with subject specialization
By the level of study: 7
Characterisation of Postgraduate Studies:
Master of Science (ΜSc)
ECTS Credits of the Programme
The total number of credits (ECTS) required for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma of Specialisation (MSc) is 120 ECTS.
Duration of study: The minimum duration of the MSc is two (2) academic years.
Language of instruction: Greek
Students accepted for the spring semester of 2025-2026:
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.
The Master’s Degree Programme “Sports Studies: Sociology, History, Anthropology” (ASK) is structured in four (4) academic semesters, which include nine (9) units and a dissertation. The minimum period of study is two (2) years and the total number of credits (ECTS) required for the Master’s degree is 120 ECTS (30 ECTS per semester). In detail, the structure of the MSc is as follows:
1st Semester
2nd Semester
3rd Semester
4th Semester
Note:
C1: Compulsory
Teaching method: distance learning using the HOU’s e-learning platform and conducting Group Consultation Meetings (tele-GCM, face-to-face).
Guidelines for the selection of units
You may select from one (1) to three (3) units per semester.
During the procedure of declaring a unit, you must first exhaust the units of the previous semester and then declare the units of the next semester or select at the same time the ones you have left (from the previous semester).
The Master’s Dissertation is completed after the successful completion of all the units of the programme.
Successful completion of all the units and the successful completion and presentation of the Master’s Dissertation are required for the completion of the programme.
The topic of the Master’s Dissertation must concern issues related to the Thematic Units and the individual axes that constitute them. The dissertation may be based on primary empirical research or an original critical review of existing literature.
The minimum duration of study for the MSc is two (2) academic years.
Academic Supervision Committee
Vafeas Nikolaos, University of Crete
Associated Educational Staff (AES) of HOU
Brief Curriculum Vitae
Zaimakis Yannis, University of Crete
Associated Educational Staff (AES) of HOU
Brief Curriculum Vitae
Nikolaos Kotaridis, Panteion University
Associated Educational Staff (AES) of HOU
Brief Curriculum Vitae
DIRECTOR OF THE PROGRAMME OF STUDIES
Stergiou Dimitrios, Professor
Subject: Tourism and Tourism Business Administration
e-mail: dstergiou@eap.gr
COORDINATORS
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BEBETSOS |
EVANGELOS |
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ALBANIDIS |
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TSOUMAS |
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STRIGAS |
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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 €300 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 €400 and the cost of the Master Thesis is €400.
The total financial contribution for the Programme is: €4,000.
For information about the programme contact:
Student Registration Department
Contact telephone: 2610367316
Ε-mail: ask@eap.gr
