The curriculum of the Direction includes three (3) teaching semesters (winter – spring – winter). Attendance of the courses is mandatory and the language of instruction is Greek and English. In order to obtain the M.Sc. Diploma, students are required to attend ten (10) courses during the first two semesters of study. The total number of Credit Units (ECTS) required to obtain the M.Sc. diploma is ninety (90)

All courses are semester-long and for their completion, they include at least ten (10) education and learning units (including lectures, theoretical presentations, laboratory activities, participation in field research, etc.) and correspond to six (6) credit units (ECTS). The preparation of the M.Sc.’s thesis lasts at least one (1) academic semester and corresponds to thirty (30) credit units (ECTS). The total workload required of each master’s student to obtain the M.Sc. ranges between 2,250-2,700 hours (90 ECTS x 25-30 hours/ECTS).

Teaching is implemented in a blended learning environment with standard combined forms of education, which include: [a] a five-day cycle of intensive lectures held at the Department’s headquarters at the beginning of each academic semester (October, February, July), [b] synchronous and asynchronous e-learning processes, utilizing a relevant platform, which support the educational process during all weeks of study of the first two academic semesters.

Lectures are held in the afternoon and attendance at classes and participation in all kinds of educational activities, such as assignments, exercises, etc., is mandatory. During the third semester, students undertake only the preparation of their thesis. The languages of instruction are Greek and English.