MA in Modern and Contemporary History (Distance Learning)

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.

PROGRAMME INFORMATION

1.5 YEARS

90 ECTS

GREEK

DISTANCE LEARNING

AWARDED BY NEAPOLIS UNIVERSITY

OBJECTIVE OF THE MA IN MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY HISTORY (DL)

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.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the degree program graduates will be able to:

Recognize and describe the major themes of Modern and Modern Greek and European History.
Review literature on Modern and Contemporary History topics.
Critically analyze all kinds of primary and secondary historical sources.
Plan and implement individual research projects on Modern and Contemporary History topics
Evaluate issues of current reality and highlight their historical background.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY - STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAM

The Postgraduate Study Program “New and Contemporary History” is offered with the methodology of distance learning, full or part-time.

Distance learning is multiform, flexible and is completely connected to the freedom of communication options and transfer of information. The quality of the distance learning provided is based and depends, among other things, on the quality of communication between students, teachers and University bodies.

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. In the third semester, students write their MA dissertation), which corresponds to 30 ECTS.

COURSES

SEMESTER 1

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 dominion (Ionian Islands, Dodecanese and Cyprus) and the history of the Republic of Cyprus	Compulsory	7.5

SEMESTER 2

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
DHIST611	Greek Economic History (1832-1967)	Elective	7.5
DHIST609	Greek political parties (19th-20th century)	Elective	7.5
DHIST610	History of European Integration	Elective	7.5
DIRSS622	Special Topics in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East Security	Elective	7.5

SEMESTER 3

Code	Course title	Course type	ECTS
DHIST600	MA Dissertation	Compulsory	30

DISCLAIMER

The University reserves its right to define the electives offered on an academic year basis.

The programme structure may change without prior notice, as a result of quality assurance procedures or/and programme recertification.

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FACULTY & STAFF OF THE PROGRAMME

Konstantinos F. Doukakis

Assistant Professor in Modern and Contemporary History

Coordinator of the MA in Modern and Contemporary History (Distance Learning)

Konstantinos F. Doukakis (Corfu, 1979) is Assistant Professor in Modern and Contemporary History at Neapolis University, Paphos, Cyprus. His research interests relate to modern European economic and social history, to public policy and administration, as well as to the European and Greek versions of the welfare state....

Katerina Papazacharia

Lecturer in Diplomatic History and International Relations

Katerina Papazacharia is a Doctor of Philosophy in Byzantine History. She graduated with a B.A. degree from the Department of History and Archaeology, School of Philosophy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Kyriakos Iakovidis

Lecturer in Modern History

Born in Limassol, 1984. BA Journalism (Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh). MA in History (Royal Holloway). PHD holder (University of Cyprus). Member of the research program «Evrodaktilios», financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cyprus).

Antonis Klapsis

Visiting Researcher in Diplomacy and International Organization

Assistant Coordinator of the MA in Modern and Contemporary Greek and European History (Distance Learning)

Antonis Klapsis is Assistant Professor of Diplomacy and International Organization at the Department of Political Science and International Relations of the University of Peloponnese.

Marina Eleftheriadou

Assistant Professor in International Relations & Security

Coordinator of the MSc in International Relations, Strategy and Security (Distance Learning)

Marina Eleftheriadou is Assistant Professor of International Relations & Security at the Department of History, Politics and International

ALL FACULTY & STAFF

The programme is offered for the advancement of professionals in the fields of education, civil service and the private sector. Young graduates will also have a better understanding of the forces that shaped the past and the present and thus better equipped to cope with challenges.