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Profile of Programme

The main goal of the Program of Studies for Primary Education is to respond to the national, social, cultural and developmental needs of the country, through the provision of a Degree in Primary Education, and the production of knowledge in the specific field. More specifically, the goals of this program of study include the:

  • Production and dissemination of knowledge in education, specifically in primary education
  • Promotion of quality and equity in education
  • Production of research-oriented positions that will contribute to the development of educational and social policy.
  • Identification, study and research of educational issues
Education of staff who will work in the field, filling the needs of public and private primary schools.

Key Learning Outcomes

With the successful completion of the program the students are expected to: 

  • Acquire the knowledge and skills related to education in order to be able to be employed in primary schools. More specifically, they will be able to:
    • Set goals, plan lessons and develop learning materials based on the official curriculum, the developmental needs of the students and the needs of the society.
    • Use methodologically appropriate strategies by taking into account students’ needs, the learning subjects and the classroom environment.
    • Evaluate the level of achievement of specific learning outcomes by using valid and reliable measurement instruments.
  • Be adequately trained in order to be able to contribute efficiently to the educational and cultural activities of the country and to meet all the modern challenges.
  • Be able to identify, study and explore educational problems.
  • Produce research-oriented propositions that will contribute to the development of educational and social policy

Key Information

Department: Department of Education

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences and Education

Programme Name: Primary School Teaching

Direction: Primary School Education

Level of Qualification: 1st Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) [8 Semesters]

Programme Category: Conventional/In person

Mode of Study: Full time

Language of Instruction: Greek

Coordinator: Chairperson of the Department of Education

Curriculum Structure

Course Type ECTS
Compulsory
Compulsory 161
Foreign Language 10
Restricted Elective 30
Specialization 24
Free Elective 15
TOTAL ECTS 240

Courses per Semester

Notes

Semester 1: EDU286 or Elective Course

Semester 2:Elective Course or EDU 286
Semester 3: EDU 229 or EDU 336
Semester 4: EDU 336 or EDU 229
Semester 5: EDU 329 or Restricted Elective Course
Semester 6: Restricted Elective Course or EDU 329
Semester 7: Students without School Practice (EDU 429) have to select 2 Restricted Elective Courses
Semester 8: Students with School Practice (EDU 429) do not have to select 2 Restricted Elective Courses 

Specialization A: Specialization Greek Language, Specialization Mathematics, Specialization Science Education

Specialization B: Specialization Inclusive Education, Specialization Physical Education, Specialization Music Education,  Specialization Art Education

Conditions of Study

Specific Admission Requirements

The vast majority of newly admitted undergraduate students enter the University of Cyprus following Pancyprian Examinations organised by the Ministry of Education and Culture for admission into establishments of higher education.
Admission based on Special Criteria: Candidates who have taken the Pancyprian Examinations and who meet certain special criteria, as these are set out in the Rules and Regulations of Academic and Student Affairs, may seek a limited number of places (14% of Cypriot admissions).
· Top athletes and persons distinguished in International Olympiads: Athletes with top distinctions in sports, as defined by the Council of the University of Cyprus or who have won 1st 2nd or 3rd place medals in International Olympiads (e.g. Mathematics, ICT, Biology, etc.), may be admitted into Departments of Cyprus University without examinations simply on the basis of their Lyceum Leaving Certificate.
· Entry on the basis of Panhellenic Examinations: 10% of the total number of places offered through the Pancyprian Examinations may be taken up by candidates passing the Panhellenic Examinations.
Entry on the basis of International Examinations
An additional number of places (3%) of admissions from Cyprus may be sought on the basis of the results of international examinations such as GCE, Baccalaureate or other equivalent examinations, by Cypriots belonging to the Republic’s official religious groups, repatriated Cypriots, Cypriots who reside permanently abroad, Greeks of the diaspora, children of officials of the Cypriot Foreign Service and foreign citizens from EU states or countries outside the European Union.
Turkish-Cypriots Turkish Cypriot graduates of six-grade secondary schools are admitted on the basis of their school-leaving certificate or after passing special written or oral examinations organised by the competent Department. Transfers/Second Degree Every year Cyprus University offers a limited number of places for internal/external transfers and for obtaining a second degree.

Rules of Study

Students must always advise the University's' Undergraduate Study Rules  

Graduation Requirements

The Program is based on the European System of Credit Transfer and Accumulation (ECTS). The degree is awarded after the successful completion of studies in the program / direction determined by the Department. It is  also required to succeed at least 240 ECTS . 

Examination Regulations

Assessment and Grading

The final grade of an undergraduate student, and consequently the grade of his Degree (Excellent with Distinction (9.5-10), Excellent (8.5-9.49), Very Good (6.5-8.49), Good (5.5-6.49) and Satisfactory (5-5.49) is calculated as the weighted average of all the courses that the student has successfully completed. The weighting is based on the hours of each course. 

Further Information

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The specific program can be attended by graduates of public and private schools in Cyprus and Greece who like to become primary teachers and/or educators through acquiring pedagogical knowledge, and developing their teaching skills and their skills in designing and conducting rigorous research in the field of education.

Graduates can be employed both in private and public primary schools in Cyprus and in other countries. The working conditions (including the salary) of teachers in public primary schools are very good. Since 2017 there is a teacher selection system that is based on exams. A very significant number of our graduates took the exams in 2017 and managed to obtain extremely good results. As a consequence, they have been appointed as teachers in public schools. Graduates can also work in museums, libraries, and in other organizations where learning opportunities are offered to children.

It is finally important to note that the program is operated for 26 years now and many of our graduates continue with their studies, doing a masters and/or a doctorate degree in Cyprus and/or abroad with excellent performances in the field of education. In this context, a significant number of our graduates have academic career in different universities within and outside Cyprus.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates can be admitted to Master Programs  

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