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Cognitive Developmental and Educational Psychology – (Ph.D.)
University of Cyprus
Department of Psychology| Application Deadline: | April 15, October 31 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,250 - | ||
| Location: | Nicosia / Cyprus / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | January, September |
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| Languages: | Greek | ||
Location of University of Cyprus
Duration: The minimum period of study is six (6) academic semesters and the maximum period of study is sixteen (16) academic semesters.
The postgraduate programmes of each department are supervised by a three-member Postgraduate Programmes Committee, chaired by a Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator.The Coordinator may be the chairperson of the department or a member of the academic staff appointed by the chairperson. The other members of the committee are appointed by the Departmental Board. The Committee is appointed for a two-year term.
For every student in the Postgraduate Programme, the department appoints an Academic Supervisor, whereas at the research stage of the Ph.D. a Research Supervisor is appointed. Candidate students select a member of the academic staff to act as their Research Supervisor. The student´s choice must be approved by the Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator. The Research Supervisor guides the students in their research and provides the necessary help and advice.
The programmes of study of the University of Cyprus are based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). An ECTS normally corresponds to a 25-30 hours workload per semester. Full-time status requires a courseload of 21 ECTS per semester. Students carrying fewer ECTS are considered part-time.
Number of Entrants and Admission Process
There are usually about 5 openings for the doctoral degree and 10 openings for the master degree each year. The applications are examined by the Postgraduate Programme Committee, which submits a proposal to the Departmental Board.
Contents
Structure of the Programme
Applications are accepted from students who have already acquired a Master Degree. The programme requires the completion of courses which correspond to 45 ECTS. The courses (7.5 ECTS each) are given below:
Compulsory Courses (15 ECTS)
* PSY 619 Intelligence: Development and Evaluation
* PSY 788 Advanced Research Methods
Elective Courses (30 ECTS)(Four of the following courses)
* PSY 606 Cognitive Sciences
* PSY 616 Mental Representations
* PSY 617 Counselling Psychology
* PSY 620 Learning and Cognition
* PSY 637 Psychosocial Development and Cross-Cultural Psychology
* PSY 651 The Development of Scientific Theories
* PSY 653 Cross-Cultural Issues in Psychology
* PSY 661 The Nature of Sciences and Cognitive Change
* PSY 706 Neurophysiology
* PSY 707 Family and Child Development
* PSY 710 Advanced Seminars in Cognitive, Developmental and Educational Psychology
* PSY 715 Language Development and Language Disorders
* PSY 718 Psychology of Reading
* PSY 719 Topics in Neuroscience
Completion of the Ph.D. Programme
The following are required for the Ph.D. degree:
* Successful completion of subject courses and seminars, which correspond to 45 ECTS.
* Successful performance on a comprehensive examination.
* Submission and successful defence of a research proposal.
* Completion and successful defence of a doctoral dissertation.
In general, the Requirements for Ph.D. Degree are the following:
* Class attendance for a minimum of six semesters. The Ph.D. requirements must be fulfilled within the period of sixteen semesters from the day of admission to the postgraduate programme.
* Successful completion of a minimum of 240 ECTS (completion of 60 ECTS at the postgraduate level, in accordance with the provisions of the relevant programme of studies of the department (holders of a Master or equivalent degree may be partially or fully exempted from this requirement). The research part of the programme counts as 120 ECTS and the remaining ECTS refer to the comprehensive examination, the presentation of the dissertation proposal, the writing of the dissertation, etc.)
* Success in a comprehensive examination in the fifth semester of studies at the latest. The nature and assessment of the comprehensive examination are determined by the relevant department.
* Defense of a dissertation.
Comprehensive Examination:
Ph.D. students are required to successfully pass a comprehensive examination in the fifth semester of studies at the latest. The nature and assessment of the comprehensive examination are determined by the relevant department
Requirements
Admission Requirements:Applicants for admission at Ph.D. level must hold a Master degree (or equivalent), awarded by a recognized University, in a subject related to their proposed field of study; Specifically for this postgraduate programme a Master degree in Psychology or Educational Psychology is required for admission. Students who enrol in the programme have the option to specialize in one of the three areas.
Application forms must be submitted to the Postgraduate Studies Coordinator of the relevant department by the 15th of April of each year for entry in the fall semester and by the 31st of October for entry in the spring semester.
Applicants must have a University degree awarded by an accredited institution in the country where it operates, or a degree evaluated as equivalent to a University degree by the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KY.S.A.T.S). Individuals who will be awarded a University degree or Graduation certificate fulfilling the necessary criteria by the end of the week that precedes registration week, are also eligible to submit an application form.
Applications should include the following: * Application Form
* Two signed letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes. Some departments require three reference letters, so before submitting your application, please read the Postgraduate Prospectus and any relevant departmental prospectus to ascertain the required number of reference letters. The Department may request additional confidential information from the referees. You may also consult the department webside.
* Copies of university degrees or a statement of expected graduation in the month preceding enrolment in the postgraduate programme.
* Transcript/s as appropriate.
* Curriculum vitae
* A short statement (maximum two pages) of the student's research goals and interests.
* In addition to the general requirements, candidates are requested to submit any certificates and/or other documentation that prove fluency in the English language, and any other documentation they consider necessary to strengthen and further support their application for admission, such as articles, research reports, academic distinctions, and any other relevant information.
Criteria for assessment of applicants:
The criteria for assessment of postgraduate candidates are the following:
* Academic background in the appropriate discipline and grades in other related degrees.
* Letters of recommendation.
* Personal interview at the discretion of each department.
* Written examination at the discretion of each department.
* Other criteria set by each department.
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