Further Information
The Postgraduate Programme of the International Hellenic University, titled "Black Sea Studies", aims to provide postgraduate education in archaeology, history, international relations, the current political and financial status, and generally on the culture of peoples and countries in the Black Sea region. It is addressed to students and graduates of Archaeological, Historical, Political and Financial (and other relevant) Departments wishing to expand their knowledge either about the past or the present of this region.
The basic objectives of the Postgraduate Programme are the following:
• The provision of interdisciplinary education in the field of history - archaeology - politics and economy of the Black Sea, which allows the development of all skills necessary in the modern labour market.
• Provision of the basic scientific, institutional, and administrative knowledge that are necessary for the successful professional career in organisations, governments, and businesses related to region of the Black Sea.
• Opportunity to acquire specialised knowledge on the past and present of the region of the Black Sea.
In order to acquire the Master of Arts in Black Sea Studies it is necessary to gather ninety (90) ECTS credits within 14 months.
Relation To Employment
Holders of qualifications that belong to this type may work either as self-employed or in positions of responsibility in companies and organizations in the private or in the public sector.
Transitions
Access to this type of qualification have those who hold a Bachelor Degree (level 6). The selection of graduate students is mainly based on the following criteria: the overall grade of the Bachelor Degree, the grades in undergraduate courses that are relevant with the subjects of the Master’s program, the performance in thesis, where is foreseen at the undergraduate level and any research activity of the candidate. The detailed application of the above mentioned criteria, the definition of additional criteria or the conducting of examinations and interviews, the results of which are taken into account in the selection, are determined by decision of the relevant Department.
Holders of such qualifications gain access to study programmes at the same level or at level 8.
Ways To Aquire
Qualifications of this type are acquired via formal education.