The Postgraduate Study Program (PSP) in “Contemporary Journalism Studies” is designed for graduates, researchers, and professionals in the field of journalism. The program includes attendance of Thematic Units (T.U.) and the preparation of a postgraduate diploma thesis. It is also suitable for graduates of Higher Education Institutions (H.E.I.s) and Technological Educational Institutions (T.E.I.s) who are currently employed in or seeking employment in journalism. The aim of the PSP is to provide students with a comprehensive and critical understanding of journalism's role and function in the modern world, as well as to equip them with the professional skills and abilities needed to effectively use digital communication tools.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
The experience gained through the PSP will enable students to inform the public more effectively, contribute meaningfully to public discourse, and enhance the services provided by various media outlets and institutions. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to refine their professional skills and become active contributors to the information society.
UNESCO ISCED-2013 Classification
Field of Education: 0321 - Journalism and Reporting
Education Level: 7
Postgraduate Study Program Type: Master of Arts (MA)
Curriculum Academic Credits
The total number of European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits required for the Postgraduate Specialization Diploma (PSD) is 120.
Duration of Studies: The minimum duration of the PSP is two (2) academic terms.
Language of Instruction: Greek
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The Postgraduate program accepts graduates or holders of higher education diplomas from related disciplines. The program is offered in Greek.
Knowledge of a foreign language and good computer and internet skills would be beneficial for successful participation in the program.
Note:
Holders of a degree or diploma of higher education include graduates of Greek universities, polytechnics, the Higher School of Fine Arts, the Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education, Higher Technological Educational Institutions (ATEI), or those with academically equivalent first-cycle degrees from recognized foreign educational institutions. This is in accordance with article 304 of Law No. 4957/2022 (Government Gazette 141/21.07.2022, vol.).
Marking:
For evaluating applications to the Postgraduate Studies Program, it will be assessed whether the candidate’s institution is included in the National Register of Recognized Higher Education Institutions of Foreign Countries and whether the candidate’s degree is included in the National Register of Types of Degrees of Recognized Institutions of Foreign Countries.
If the degree is listed in article 307 of Law No. 4957/2022, the will request a “Certificate of Place of Study” issued and sent by the foreign university. If the place of study or part of the studies was in Greek territory, the degree will not be recognized unless the part of the studies conducted in Greek territory was in a public higher education institution or a recognized foreign educational institution as per paragraph b) of article 299 of Law No. 4957/2022.