The Programme offers specialization in postgraduate studies in Modern and Contemporary History. Graduates will acquire more professional tools in their field of interest. The Program is of interest to graduates of Law, Philosophy and Pedagogical Schools, as well as graduates of departments of History, Political Science, Sociology, International Relations, European Studies, Mass Communications and Journalism. Graduates of Greek, European Civilizations and other relevant departments are also accepted. Other graduates, who have specialized in other disciplines, such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry etc., and are interested in the History of their specialization are also encouraged to apply.
1.5 YEARS
90 ECTS
GREEK
DISTANCE LEARNING
AWARDED BY NEAPOLIS UNIVERSITY
The Program is accredited by the The Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA)
The Program aims at the postgraduate education and academic expertise in Modern and Contemporary History in order to provide professional qualifications and wider training to people with special interests on this field. It mainly addresses to holders of degrees of Philosophical and Pedagogical Schools, as well as Departments of History, Political Science, Sociology, International Relations, European Studies, Mass Media, Journalism, Greek and European Civilization, and other similar Schools and Departments. It offers the opportunity of training and professional development to teachers, public servants and other professionals, as well as the opportunity of specialized training to young people who have just obtained their degrees. The goal of the program is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the historical past, of its importance and of its impact on current affairs.
The total duration of the Program is three academic semesters. In order to successfully complete their studies, students need to accumulate 90 ECTS. The program is offered in Greek.
In the first semester, students attend four compulsory courses. In the second semester they attend three compulsory courses and one elective course. Each of the courses (compulsory and elective) corresponds to 7.5 ECTS. Students are assessed in each course through a) one written assignment during the semester, and b) final exams at the end of the semester. Written assignments make up 30% of the final grade, whereas final exams make up 70% of the final grade.
In the third semester, students write their MA dissertation), which corresponds to 30 ECTS. The MA dissertation cannot be shorter than 10,000 words and longer than 15,000 words. The MA dissertation is defended orally by the student in front of a three-member committee.
| Code | Course title | Course type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHIST601 | Historical Studies. Theory and methodology of History | Compulsory | 7.5 |
| DHIST602 | Modern Greek History (1821-1914) | Compulsory | 7.5 |
| DHIST603 | Modern European History (1789-1914) | Compulsory | 7.5 |
| DHIST604 | British rule in the Ionian Islands and in Cyprus | Compulsory | 7.5 |
| Code | Course title | Course type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHIST605 | Greek-Turkish relations | Compulsory | 7.5 |
| DHIST606 | Contemporary Greek History (1914-1981) | Compulsory | 7.5 |
| DHIST607 | Contemporary European History (1914-1989) | Compulsory | 7.5 |
| DHIST608 | History of the Republic of Cyprus | Elective | 7.5 |
| DHIST609 | Greek political parties (19th-20th century) | Elective | 7.5 |
| DHIST610 | History of European Integration | Elective | 7.5 |
| Code | Course title | Course type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHIST600 | MA Dissertation | Compulsory | 30 |
The University reserves its right to define the electives offered on an academic year basis
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Professor of History
Head of the Department of History, Politics and International Studies
Coordinator of the Master in History and MA in Modern and Contemporary Greek and European History (Distance)
Professor of International Political Economy
Rector of Neapolis University Pafos
Coordinator of the BSc in International Relations & Security, MSc in European Politics and Governance (conventional and distance) and MSc in International Relations, Strategy and Security (Distance)
Professor of International Relations and Security
Deputy Head of the Department of History, Politics and International Studies
Visiting Researcher in Political Economy of International Relations
Lecturer in Diplomatic History and International Relations
Lecturer in Modern History
Visiting Researcher in Diplomacy and International Organization
Assistant Coordinator of the MA in Modern and Contemporary Greek and European History (Distance Learning)
Visiting Fellow in Theory and Institutions of European Integration
Lecturer in Diplomacy and International Relations
Assistant Coordinator of the BSc in International Relations & Security, MSc in European Politics and Governance (conventional and distance) and MSc in International Relations, Strategy and Security (Distance)
