Overview

It aims at disseminating Democracy in every educational level and all educational processes by training educators from various backgrounds and scientific fields in Competences for Democratic Culture.The MA Program offers both an English-speaking and a Greek-speaking Curriculum for students to choose along with 3 specializations.

This Identity, Education and Competences for Democratic Culture program is a partnership between three Departments of the National and Kapodistian University of Athens and the European Wergeland Centre (Council of Europe and Norwegian Government), implemented fully online with a distinct English and Greek Curriculum.

The National and Kapodistrian University is the longest standing University in Greece since its establishment in 1837. The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) offers high-quality programmes ranking high in the global and European rankings: in 2024 it held the 89th position globally and the 16th position among the European Universities.

Why us?

The MA Program is the only one in Greece to provide:

One-year studies (2 semesters with courses + the summer for the master thesis)
Fully online/distance learning methods with no on-campus presence required (synchronous courses and asynchronous study on NKUA’s e-class)
Modern experiential and interactive teaching methods
Greek and international instructors that are experts in their field
Extra ECTS by participating in the optional internship-summer school organized in partnership with recognized organizations with tuition fees.
75 ECTS

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Programme Structure

Majours:

1) Religion, Education and Competences for Democratic Culture

2) Language, History, and Literature in Education and Competences for Democratic Culture

3) Education for Democratic Citizenship (EDC) and Human Rights Education (HRE) and Competences for Democratic Culture

Courses included:

Identity and culture, diversity, pluralism and intercultural dialogue in education

Reference Framework of Competences for Democratic Culture and Whole-School Approach

Human Rights and Education for Democratic Citizenship-Human Rights Education

Competences for Democratic Culture and Pedagogies: Lesson Planning in Religious Education

Teaching Controversial issues in History and Literature lessons and their management in the classroom

Hate speech and hate crimes in Democratic Culture
Education, Democracy and Social Cohesion in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Christianity and Human Rights

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

Credits

75 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Education Area & Cultural Studies Theology and Religious Studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

CV

Double-sided photocopy of the applicant’s I.D. or Passport
Copy of First Cycle Degree Certificate or a Certificate of Completion of studies
Analytical transcript of the grades in the undergraduate courses
English language Certification (Level Β2)
2 Reference Letters
Scientific publications (if any)
Certification of professional or research experience (if any)
Greek language Certification or adequate, verified by the Selection of Admissions Committee, knowledge of the Greek language, for foreign candidates wishing to participate in the Greek speaking M.A. Programme.
A certificate confirming equivalence to Greek Titles for those who have degrees from foreign universities. For graduates of foreign Institutions that do not submit a certificate confirming equivalence to Greek Titles by the National Academic Recognition Information Center (NARIC/D.O.A.T.A.P) a special Committee is formed.

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Tuition Fee

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International

5600 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5600 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

3400 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3400 EUR per year during 12 months.

Please note that the fee for all Council of Europe Member states (including Turkey) is 3,400 EUR.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Funding

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