About the program

The innovative Master’s Program “Identity, Education and Competences for Democratic Culture” offered by the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens and the European Wergeland Centre is a 100% distance learning, 12-month program. It aims at promoting democratic principles across all educational levels and processes in various settings by training educators from diverse backgrounds and scientific fields in Competences for Democratic Culture and their applications in formal, informal, and non-formal education.

What sets this Master’s Program apart:

1. Groundbreaking Field: Competences for Democratic Culture is an innovative academic field with the potential to globally influence education.
2. Personal Development: The program emphasises the development of individual identity through education, focusing on human rights, democracy, and equality.
3. International Collaboration: The partnership between NKUA and EWC, along with global stakeholders in the optional internship/summer school, ensures research, employment and social initiative opportunities.

The Curriculum

This international MA Program is organised by three NKUA departments (Theology, Educational Studies and Philology) and the EWC (Council of Europe and Norwegian Government). It offers a comprehensive education through its English-speaking curriculum, covering theoretical, scientific, and practical aspects. The program includes three specialisations, awarding a total of 75 ECTS:

1. Religion, Education and Competences for Democratic Culture
2. Language, History and Literature in Education and Competences for Democratic Culture
3. Education for Democratic Citizenship (EDC) and Human Rights Education (HRE) and Competences for Democratic Culture

The program adopts a student-centered approach, aiming to provide students with the tools to adapt and teach in a rapidly evolving world. Its curriculum includes courses on Artificial Intelligence, Social Cohesion, the Holocaust, Hate Speech, Arts in Education, Teaching Controversial Issues, LGBTQ rights, Religions and Democracy, Human Rights etc. Additionally, there is an optional Internship/Summer School in Greece, offering hands-on experience and an additional 15 ECTS (totaling 90 ECTS).

Career Opportunities:

• Education Policy Consultants
• Curriculum Managers
• Education Consultants
• Executives in Human Rights Organisations
• Primary/Secondary Education Teachers
• Researchers and Academics
• Youth Development Specialists
• Training Coordinators

About the University

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the largest state institution of higher learning in Greece, and among the largest universities in Europe. As all other Greek universities, it is a self-governed legal entity of public law and all major policy issues are determined by the Ministry of National Education and Religion.

The National and Kapodistrian University is the top University in Greece achieving recognition in annual global rankings. It offers Greek and English-speaking Undergraduate, Master-level Programs and Doctorate studies. Moreover, it is progressively succeeding in the funding of research projects with national and international partners. All funds are invested into the management and operation of educational, research and cultural programs, into student and staff services and grants.