Modern and Contemporary Greek and European History

Program’s Purpose

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.

Program’s Structure

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.

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