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Modern and Contemporary History – (Ph.D.)
University of Cyprus
Department of History and Archaeology| 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.
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Requirements and Organisation of the Ph.D.
ProgrammeCourse attendance: Students with an MA degree or equivalent in Modern and/or Contemporary History or other relevant MA degree, who satisfy all the requirements of the programme, are exempted from the obligation of attending courses. Candidates may be required to attend MA degree programme courses, if the Department considers this necessary for the candidate´s research.
Colloquia: Within the framework of the programme a cycle of scholarly meetings (colloquia) will be held. MA and Ph.D. students, academic staff and visiting academics will participate in these meetings and present their research. Ph.D. students must present their research proposal and/or part of the Ph.D. dissertation during this cycle of meetings.
Requirements
Criteria for admission to the PhD Programme:
1. The candidates must hold an MA degree in History from a recognized University. Candidates whose MA degree is in other fields (such as Political Science, European Studies or TurkishStudies) and who fulfill all the criteria of the programme, may also apply.Candidates whose MA degree is in fields other than the above may also apply for a PhD in the history of their specialization in Cyprus and/or the Greek World during the modern and contemporary periods. These candidates will be supervised in cooperation with academic staff of the relevant departments.
2. Good knowledge of the English language is required. The knowledge of a second European language will be considered an added qualification. Admission to the programme: A committee comprised of the permanent academic staff teaching in the programme will be responsible for the evaluation of the applicants. This committee reserves the right to invite candidates for an interview and/or a written examination.
Submission of Application
Applications must be submitted to the Department´s postgraduate programme coordinator within the announced deadlines.In addition, applications must include: a) a copy of the MA Thesis and copies of published articles, if any, b) certificates proving good knowledge of two foreign languages and c) statement regarding the research topic for the Doctoral Dissertation.
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