Contact Information

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Dr. Nicoletta Christodoulou
Coordinator, MEd in Adult Education
Associate Professor
School of Education and Social Sciences
Frederick University
7, Y. Frederickou Str.
Pallouriotissa, Nicosia 1036
Cyprus
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Semester breakdown

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Course Structure Diagram

SEMESTER 1
Code	Name	ECTS
ADE101	RESEARCH METHODOLOGY	10
ADE102	INTRODUCTION TO ADULT EDUCATION: THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL APPROACHES	10
ADE103	ADULT LEARNING THEORIES AND ADULT COUNSELING	10
TOTAL		30

SEMESTER 2
Code	Name	ECTS
ADE104	TEACHING STRATEGIES AND ACTIVE EDUCATIONAL TECHNIQUES IN ADULT EDUCATION	10
ADE105	MASTER DISSERTATION I	10
	ELECTIVE COURSE	10
TOTAL		30

SEMESTER 3
Code	Name	ECTS
ADE106	MASTER DISSERTATION II	10
	ELECTIVE COURSE	10
	ELECTIVE COURSE	10
TOTAL		30

Admission Requirements

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General Requirements

Candidates for a master degree must submit a recognized bachelor degree or qualification deemed to be equivalent to degree level as well as the official transcripts (grade reports) of their first-degree studies. In addition, there could be special requirements for various master programs.

Specific Admission Requirements

The admission requirements are specified in the General Student Regulations as well as in the Frederick University Studies Regulation. A good undergraduate degree from a recognized university or the equivalent international qualification or an acceptable professional qualification is considered the main academic requirement. Additionally, very good knowledge of Greek and English is extremely important. Advantage is considered the demonstration of satisfactory knowledge of English language (suitable qualifications may include TOEFL, IELTS, GCSE, IGCSE, Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English or equivalent). Finally, work experience in the field of adult education should be also considered as an advantage. 

Prospective students are expected to submit their application and all related documents, such as copies of their degrees, transcripts, two letters of recommendation from professors or supervisors in the workplace and a research interest report. Where the Evaluation Program Committee deems necessary, the candidates may be asked for an interview meeting.  

By the expiry of the application deadline for admission to the program, the Evaluation Program Committee will evaluate prospective students based on specific criteria, such as academic records, recommendation letters, digital literacy, research interests, interview, work experience, knowledge of Greek and / or English etc. The committee decisions are announced by electronic mail or otherwise to all candidates.

Courses

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Qualification Requirements

Module Group	ECTS
Required Courses	40
Elective courses	30
Postgraduate Assignment	20
TOTAL	90

Required Courses Modules

The student must successfully complete 40 ECTS, from the following list of modules:

No.	Code	Name	ECTS	Hours / week
1	ADE101	RESEARCH METHODOLOGY	10	3
2	ADE102	INTRODUCTION TO ADULT EDUCATION: THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL APPROACHES	10	3
3	ADE103	ADULT LEARNING THEORIES AND ADULT COUNSELING	10	3
4	ADE104	TEACHING STRATEGIES AND ACTIVE EDUCATIONAL TECHNIQUES IN ADULT EDUCATION	10	3

Elective courses Modules

The student must successfully complete 30 ECTS, from the following list of modules:

No.	Code	Name	ECTS	Hours / week
1	ADE201	EUROPEAN POLICIES IN ADULT EDUCATION	10	3
2	ADE202	NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN ADULT EDUCATION: AFFORDANCES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING	10	3
3	ADE203	DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS IN ADULT EDUCATION	10	3
4	ADE204	EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT	10	3
5	ADE205	EVALUATION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE IN ADULT EDUCATION	10	3

Postgraduate Assignment Modules

The student must successfully complete 20 ECTS, from the following list of modules:

No.	Code	Name	ECTS	Hours / week
1	ADE105	MASTER DISSERTATION I	10	3
2	ADE106	MASTER DISSERTATION II	10	3