The program operates complementary to the undergraduate studies offered by the Pedagogical Department of Primary Education. The Master’s Program offers specializations that aim to address existing and substantial needs of the Greek educational system, contributing to its enhancement, as well as branches that develop activities in areas related to education (publishing houses, educational software production companies, etc.).

Depending on the direction chosen by the students and the depth they achieve through their research in the context of their thesis, the academic subjects covered by the Master’s Program are “Teaching Methods of Mathematics,” “Teaching Methods of Natural Sciences,” “Teaching Methods of Language,” “Teaching Methods of Literature,” and “Teaching Methods of History.”

The Master’s Program awards a Master’s Degree (MSc) with the title:

a) “Course Design and Curriculum Development in Contemporary Learning Environments in Mathematics and Science” and

b) “Course Design and Curriculum Development in Contemporary Learning Environments in the Humanities.”

There are no tuition fees for studying in the Master’s Program “Course Design and Development of Teaching Material in Modern Learning Environments.”

A) The Master’s Program accepts graduates of Greek universities or Technical Educational Institutes (TEIs) or equivalent departments of foreign universities with studies recognized as equivalent to Greek universities or TEIs. Specifically, graduates in the following categories are accepted:

A’ Direction: a) Graduates of Pedagogical Departments and b) Graduates of Schools of Natural Sciences or graduates of Polytechnic Schools and TEIs with pedagogical competence after attending ASPAITE or former SELETE.

B’ Direction: a) Graduates of Pedagogical Departments, b) Graduates of departments of Philosophical Schools and Schools of Humanities, and c) Graduates of Departments of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology. The Assembly may decide on the admission of graduates from other relevant departments in the two directions.

B) An essential prerequisite for admission and registration in the Master’s Program is the proven language proficiency of candidates in the English language, certified with a language proficiency title of at least B2 level (e.g., First Certificate in English).

C) The selection of Master’s students is made by the Assembly of the Pedagogical Department of Primary Education of the University of Thessaly, taking into account the criteria and requirements and the special regulations of the Master’s Program, as specified below.

D) The number of admitted students is set at 20 postgraduate students, 10 per direction. In case this number is not reached in one of the directions, the Department’s Assembly may decide to fill the vacant positions with candidates from the other direction.

The Master’s Program for obtaining an MSc lasts for three semesters. In the first and second semesters, students attend three courses, while in the third semester, they work on their thesis. The minimum duration for the award of the titles is set at three (3) semesters for each MSc, and the maximum duration is set at six (6) semesters. The Assembly may decide on further extension of the study period upon request from the interested parties. Students may request a two-semester suspension with their application.

Please note that specific details, such as links and any updates to the program, should be checked directly with the University of Thessaly or the relevant department.