Admission Criteria

The minimum general requirement for admission to the post-graduate degree programme is a Bachelor Degree from a recognised university.

In addition to the above, applicants must also satisfy the following requirements/submit the following documents:

• A CV of the prospective student.
• Τwo recommendation letters.
• A personal statement by the prospective student expressing his/her interest in following the program.
• Proficient knowledge of English (see below)
• Knowledge of more than one foreign language will be considered an advantage.

English Language Proficiency

Students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score 550 and above, or Computer-based TOEFL score of 213 and above, or Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) score 79-80 and above, or GCSE (or GCE) English Language “O” Level of “C” or above or IELTS of 6.5 and above or Cambridge Exams (First Certificate with Grade B and above, as well as Proficiency with Grade C and above or a score placement at the ENGL-100 level of the University English Placement Test. The University offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate program.

Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, mid-terms, projects and class participation.

Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.

The student must complete 90 ECTS and all programme requirements.

A minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 2.0 is required. Thus, although a ‘D-‘ is a PASS grade, in order to achieve a CPA of 2.0 an average grade of ‘C’ is required.

The intended earning outcomes involve both practical and theoretical knowledge, skills and qualifications that will enhance students cognitive as well as managerial capacities, when dealing with tasks and challenges in relevant professions. Upon successful completion of this program, students are expected to:

1. Advance knowledge of basic concepts, principles, notions, theories and models and apply them in special contexts within the cognitive field of international relations and Eastern Mediterranean Studies.
2. Advance specific theoretical schemes and models, related to the content and to the particular objects of the cognitive field.
3. Combine theoretical and empirical knowledge, so as to be able to treat simple or complex issues that arise in professional areas of interest.
4. Analyze and evaluate issues, problems and proposals in specific areas of international relations and Eastern Mediterranean Studies (normative and empirical approach).
5. Evaluate procedures that aim at confronting problems in the field.
6. Identify priority issues, which deserve analysis and evaluation at national, regional or international level.
7. Conduct independent research and combine in an interdisciplinary manner the methodological and cognitive tools of political science, in order to deliver innovative approaches and proposals.
8. Implement necessary analytical and communication skills required in order to get involved in professional fields of interest, either on a regional or international level.
9. Develop analytical skills, in accordance with the requirements of the profession.
10. Utilise the necessary supplies and the associated culture in the pursuit of continuous improvement of their individual skills and competencies after the completion of their studies.
11. Independently identify, analyze and evaluate complex issues relating to International Relations and Eastern Mediterranean Studies by using a variety of theoretical approaches and methodological tools.
12. Critically evaluate key developments within the fields of international relations and Eastern Mediterranean studies.
13. Independently analyze, interpret and reflect upon key trends and developments in world politics and engage in related debates.
14. Effectively utilize research methods used in the fields of International Relations, Political Science and Area Studies.

Section: A Core Requirements
ECTS: Min. 60 Max. 60

Section: B Electives
ECTS: Min. 30 Max. 30
Notes: The Thesis is equivalent to 30 ECTS, and requires the completion of MIREL-695 Thesis
I/Research Methodology (10 ECTS) and MIREL-696 Thesis II.

Section: C Unallocated Courses
ECTS: Min. 0 Max. 0

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

The above semester breakdown is an indicative one. A few of the courses are electives and can be substituted by others. Students may contact their academic advisor and consult their academic pathway found on this website under “Schools & Programmes”.