Categories Education, Social Sciences

Instructional Technology

Country: Cyprus

Duration: 2 Years

Program Level: Masters

Country: Cyprus

Duration: 2 Years

Program Level: Masters

Overview

The general aim of the master’s program is to offer specialized courses in Instructional Technology to teachers and other professionals in the field of education. In addition, the programme prepares students for doctoral studies and academic careers.

The programme offers opportunities to students so to acquire specialized knowledge in the field Instructional Technology. Specifically, the programme aspires to provide students with background knowledge and research skills in the field of instructional design through the use of digital technologies, the development of dynamic teaching and

learning environments, the conduction of quantitative and qualitative research as well as the development of educational programmes with the use of digital technologies.

Key Learning Outcomes

After the successful completion of the programme, it is expected that students will:

• Acquire knowledge on the basic methodological approaches of Instructional Technology.

• Develop skills for critical analysis of literature related to specific research questions in the field of Instructional Technology.

• Familiarize themselves with qualitative and quantitative methods of educational research and gain experience of applying these methods to collecting and analyzing data.

• Analyze and interpret results from modern research in the field of instructional design using digital technologies and from the development of dynamic teaching and learning environments.

• Analyze applications of new technologies in the development of educational programmes.

• Propose future research directions to the field of Instructional Technology.

Requirements

The number of places available are announced by the Graduate School with the eligibility criteria for candidates, as well as other required documents that must be attached to the application such as:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University.

• Previous University education in a suitable subject (academic background) and grades of relevant degrees.

• Letters of recommendation.

• Personal interview and/or written examination (if provided by the Department’s internal rules).

• Submission of preliminary research proposal for admission to a doctoral course (if provided by the Department’s internal rules).

The Department may also set additional criteria and quality indicators such as: (a) number of students’ publications in scientific journals, (b) students’ participation in seminars, symposia, research programmes, (c) presentations by students at conferences, (d) knowledge of foreign languages, and (e) professional experience, etc.

Applications for a Postgraduate Programme should include the following:

Application through the Online Application System of the UCy.
Copies of University Degrees or a statement of expected graduation in the month preceding enrolment in the postgraduate programme.
University Transcripts as appropriate.
Curriculum Vitae.
A short statement (max. two pages) of the student’s research goals and interests.
Two (2) signed letters of recommendation.

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Application Fee:

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Country	Cyprus
Duration	2 Years
Program Level	Masters
School	University of Cyprus

Country	Cyprus
Living Costs	€8,000 - €12,000/Year
Application Fee	€50 - €100
IELTS Requirement	6.0 - 7.0
Work Opportunities	Limited; few pathways available

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