Completion Requirements
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
- The performance of students is judged through a wide range of assessment modalities such as exams, written work, e-portfolios, presentations, etc. The course grading will be based on the official scale (0-100). Students failing in one course (under grade 50) will be given a second chance for examination without repeating the course. If fail second time, in case of electives, they can choose another course.
- The Master’s thesis can only be undertaken when all necessary compulsory courses have been successfully completed.
Graduation Requirements
Students are eligible for graduation after successfully completing 90 ECTS credits from taught courses and the master thesis listed in the Program Structure, with CGPA greater or equal to 5.00 out of 10.00.
Access to Further Studies
The graduates of the Program have access to doctoral programmes (3rd Cycle) in relevant disciplines.
Contact Information
Dr Chrysanthi Kadji and Prof Vasilios Makrakis
Programme Coordinators
School of Education and Social Sciences
Frederick University
7, Y Frederikou str.
Palouriotissa, 1036, Nicosia, Cyprus
Tel. +357 22394394 #181
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Semester breakdown
Course Structure Diagram
| SEMESTER 1 | ||
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| ESD501 | ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: CONCEPTS AND ISSUES | 9 |
| ESD502 | FROM ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: A THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK | 9 |
| ESD504A | RESEARCH IN EDUCATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (PART I) | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | 9 | |
| TOTAL | 30 |
| SEMESTER 2 | ||
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| ESD504B | RESEARCH IN EDUCATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (PART II) | 3 |
| ESD505 | CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO EDUCATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | 9 |
| ESD506 | NON FORMAL EDUCATION AND EDUCATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | 9 |
| ELECTIVE | 9 | |
| TOTAL | 30 |
| SEMESTER 3 | ||
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| ESD503 | DESIGNING EDUCATION PROGRAMMES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | 9 |
| ESD504C | RESEARCH IN EDUCATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (PART III) | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | 9 | |
| ELECTIVE | 9 | |
| TOTAL | 30 |
Admission Requirements
Parties interested to apply are strongly urged to communicate with the Admissions Office for assistance and guidance through the application process.
Application forms can be completed online. For further information regarding online applications, click HERE.
Students that prefer not to complete the online form can download the application form clicking HERE.
As part of the application form you will need to submit the following supporting documents online and/or by post:
- Certified copy/copies of university transcript(s) and/or degree certificate(s).
- Certified copy/copies of English language competence (compulsory only if you are attending in English. Not compulsory if you are attending in Greek)
- Evidence of an acceptable level of computer literacy/ skills which have been achieved through relevant ICT courses/experience and preferably recognised by international bodies such as ECDL/ MOUS, etc.
- Certified copy/copies of statutory identification document/s such as ID, passport, or birth certificate.
- A 600-word personal statement justifying the reasons for wanting to study the MSc. programme.
- A CV including academic and employment history and any additional relevant skills.
- Two recommendation letters from former professors and/or immediate work supervisors attesting to the applicant’s intellectual and interpersonal capacity to undertake advanced studies.
- Payment of application fees (non-refundable).
- A signed and dated declaration form stating that all information provided is accurate, up to date and pertains solely to the applicant.
General Criteria
Candidates applying for a Postgraduate Degree must submit an accredited Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification, along with official documents with detailed undergraduate coursework – grades.
Special Criteria
The admission requirements are specified in the General Student Regulations as well as in the Frederick University Studies Regulation.
An undergraduate degree from a recognized university or the equivalent international qualification is considered a main academic requirement.
Additionally, very good knowledge of Greek and English is extremely important. The demonstration of satisfactory knowledge of English language (suitable qualifications may include TOEFL, IELTS, GCSE, IGCSE, and Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English or equivalent) is compulsory for attendance in English and an advantage for attendance in Greek.
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 personal statement. Where the Program Committee deems necessary, the candidates may be invited to an interview.
By the expiry of the application deadline for admission to the program, the 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.
Transfer of credits from other academic institutions complies with the regulations of the University for transfer students and recognition of previous studies.
Courses
Qualification Requirements
The Program is based on the ECTS credit accumulation mode of study. Students can be awarded the Master of Science Degree in Education for the Environment and Sustainable Development upon completion of 90 credits. These credits are allocated to compulsory and elective modules as shown in the table below. The list of compulsory and elective modules is provided in the Program’s course structure.
| Module Group | ECTS |
| Required Courses | 54 |
| Electives Courses | 36 |
| TOTAL | 90 |
Required Courses Modules
The student must successfully complete 54 ECTS, from the following list of modules:| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | ESD501 | ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: CONCEPTS AND ISSUES | 9 | 3 |
| 2 | ESD502 | FROM ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: A THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK | 9 | 3 |
| 3 | ESD503 | DESIGNING EDUCATION PROGRAMMES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | 9 | 3 |
| 4 | ESD504A | RESEARCH IN EDUCATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (PART I) | 3 | 1 |
| 5 | ESD504B | RESEARCH IN EDUCATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (PART II) | 3 | 1 |
| 6 | ESD504C | RESEARCH IN EDUCATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (PART III) | 3 | 1 |
| 7 | ESD505 | CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO EDUCATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | 9 | 3 |
| 8 | ESD506 | NON FORMAL EDUCATION AND EDUCATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | 9 | 3 |
Electives Courses Modules
The student must successfully complete 36 ECTS, from the following list of modules:| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | ESD507 | BIODIVERSITY AND EDUCATION | 9 | 3 |
| 2 | ESD508 | RESEARCH METHODS | 9 | 3 |
| 3 | ESD510 | ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS | 9 | 3 |
| 4 | ESD511 | NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN EDUCATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | 9 | 3 |
| 5 | ESD512 | ORGANISING SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS: PRINCIPLES AND PROCESSES | 9 | 3 |
| 6 | ESD513 | ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY | 9 | 3 |
| 7 | ESD514 | ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATION AND THE MEDIA | 9 | 3 |
| 8 | ESD516 | EDUCATION & TRAINING ON THE ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR ORGANISATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS | 9 | 3 |
| 9 | ESD551 | MASTER THESIS I | 9 | 0 |
| 10 | ESD552 | MASTER THESIS II | 9 | 0 |
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