POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE STUDIES
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PELOPONNESE
Dear friends and all those who are interested in our postgraduate program,
The Greek Ministry of Education has approved the 2014-2015 Postgraduate Program of the
Department of Theatre Studies - School of Fine Arts at the University of the Peloponnese in Nafplio,
Greece. Although the University is currently closed for summer break, we understand the
excitement and anticipation of all those who are interested in joining our postgraduate program the
coming academic year (from September 2014). Therefore we would like to inform you about the
Postgraduate Program’s regulations and entry requirements which will help all candidates to
properly prepare (further information will be provided at the end of August). First of all, we suggest
that you read the Government Gazette Issue (ΦΕΚ 107355/B7) that has been approved by the Greek
Ministry of Education (Ministerial decree: GGI/ ΦΕΚ 1929 issue B’/17-07-2014) and can be found on
our website.
Program Title
“Master in Drama and Performing Arts in Education and Lifelong Learning
Objective
The Postgraduate Program is about the theoretical study and research of the development and
application of drama and performing arts as a teaching methodology in the field of education and
life-long learning.
Location
The Postgraduate Program will take place in the facilities of the Department of Theatre Studies in
the School of Fine Arts and in other public areas in Nafplio and Argolis.
Fees
The Postgraduate Program tuition fee payable by each enrolled student will be determined by the
University committee. For the academic year 2014-2015 it is estimated that each student will pay
€1.300 per semester (€3.900 in total).
Duration
The duration of the postgraduate program is three (3) semesters of full time study. During the first
and second semester class attendance is compulsory, with only a 20% of absence in each module.
The third and last semester each enrolled student is required to prepare his/her postgraduate thesis
under the guidance of one supervisor, who is either a faculty member of the University of
Peloponnese or from a different university, and two co-supervisors.
Applicants
The Postgraduate Program accepts graduates from both national and foreign recognised universities
as well as technological institutes. According to our Program’s policy and guidelines prior study in a
related discipline is not a prerequisite. Also, students with interdisciplinary backgrounds are highly
encouraged to apply.
Supporting Documents
Potential candidates must present the following supporting documents at the Admission Office of
the Department of Theatre Studies (upon invitation and in the beginning of September)
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Application (available online or at the Admission Office of the Department of Theatre
Studies, see appendix A).
Curriculum Vitae which should contain: a) the candidate’s education, professional
experience, research work and publications, papers or essays, and b)a one-page
presentation of the candidate’s research interests, including the reasons why she or he is
interested in joining the Postgraduate program.
Sealed and certified copies of awards and certificates.
Final-year undergraduates may submit their candidature for evaluation; however, in order
for them to be accepted onto the Postgraduate Program, they must complete their studies
before the enrolment. Furthermore, candidates, who have been awarded a university or
technological degree by foreign Higher Education Universities or Technological Institutions,
must have their degree recognized by the National Academic Recognition Information
Centre of Greece (NARIC).
Notarized photocopy of the candidate’s ID card (both sides).
Sealed and certified transcript from the university or technological institute the candidate
has graduated (with analysis of the grades, the essays, and the names of the supervising
professors).
Proof of participation in conferences and research programs (certified photocopies)
Copies of scientific publications and articles in Greek or foreign journals, or papers in the
proceedings of scientific conferences that were held in Greece or abroad.
Certified copy(ies) of other postgraduate degree(s) awarded by Higher Education
Universities or Technological Institutions.
Certified copy(ies) of other degree(s) awarded by Higher Education Universities or
Technological Institutions.
Proof of proficiency in English language or another language at least B2 level (e.g, either First
Certificate in English Language, or TOEFL, or evidence of previous study in an Anglophone
institution). In case the language proficiency certification cannot be provided, the
candidate(s) must sit and pass an English language proficiency test preferably with a high
score.
Certification of computer skills (i.e., ECDL).
Proof of professional experience.
Dates and Deadlines
Applications will be accepted from the 1st to 15th of September. Two days later, on the 17th of
September the English language written examination will take place for those who are not able to
show proof of English language proficiency.
Three days later, on the 20th of September, the admission examinations will be conducted in two
subject areas (i.e., Drama in Education and Research Methodology in the Humanities). Further
information regarding the admission examinations will be announced at the end of August.
The final list with the successful candidates will be posted between the end of September and the
beginning of October. Information regarding the enrolment procedure will follow.
We are estimating that classes will begin on the 17th of October 2014.
Criteria and Selection Process
The program is looking for students of exceptional performance. The selection is based on the
principle criteria:
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The candidate’s overall grade in the two written examinations: a) Pedagogy and Drama in
Education, b) Research Methodology focusing on Drama in Education. (60%)
The following accomplishments and competences will be also taken into account (40%):
The grade of the candidate’s bachelor degree; or the overall grade of modules completed for
those candidates who have not graduated yet.
The candidate’s performance in her/his undergraduate thesis.
The candidate’s proficiency in English or another foreign language (e.g. a high score at the
English language proficiency test).
Proof of computer skills.
Another university diploma or postgraduate degree.
The candidate’s research experience (relevant to the Postgraduate Program).
The candidate’s scientific publications.
The candidate’s professional experience
Enrolment
The Postgraduate Program will accept a maximum of thirty two (32) students. The minimum number
of students required for the smooth realization of the Postgraduate Program is eighteen (18).
Attendance
Attendance is compulsory in the first two semesters, where students are entitled to a 20% of
absence in every module. The classes (theoretical and technical/practical) will take place on Fridays,
Saturdays and occasionally on Sundays. Attendance is also compulsory in seminars, workshops and
colloquiums which are designated by the Director of the Postgraduate Program Study.
1st SEMESTER
MODULES
Drama in Education: Forms and Varieties
Drama in Education and Studies in Education
Drama in Education: Theatre in Education
Qualitative and quantitative research methods
in the Humanities
Methods of Evaluating /Assessing Drama
Programs in Education and in Lifelong Learning
Drama in Education: Research Project I
Total
ECTS
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6
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5
30
2nd SEMESTER
MODULES
Performing Arts: Forms and Varieties
Performing Arts and other Fine Arts
Interconnection between the Arts: Multi-art
Events
Forms of Performance
Cultural Events in Education and Lifelong
ECTS
4
5
6
4
6
Learning
Drama in Education: Research Project II
Total
30
3rd SEMESTER
REQUIREMENT
Postgraduate Thesis
ECTS
30
Total credits over 3 semesters: 90 (ECTS)
Postgraduate Thesis
Following the successful completion of the all first-year courses the student must undertake a sixmonth project, which is the writing of the postgraduate thesis of 10,000-12,000 words (excluding
bibliography and references) under the supervision of a faculty member of the University of
Peloponnese or from a different university, and two co-supervisors.
Faculty
The postgraduate program is taught by faculty members of the Department of Theatre Studies,
lecturers from other departments of the University of Peloponnese, visiting lecturers from
recognised universities from around the country, specialised researchers who are notable in the
field, distinguished lecturers from foreign universities with relevant specialisations and prominent
researchers and artists who are active both in Greece and abroad.
Dear potential students,
We look forward to seeing you! We hope that you come equipped with your own personal vision
and ideals, a strong appetite for creativity, a drive for research and the ability to explore the varied
scenes of life and the theatre. We also want empathic students who have the urge to promote
environmental and cross-cultural conscience, and who will strive to do so! A high rate of
communication is necessary so that we may express and develop our scripts to inspire each other
and work together dynamically interacting through drama and performing arts, in order to reshape
our world, ourselves and our culture. Come with us and we can break down the barrier of the word
‘postgraduate’, and seek the dynamism of art via postgraduate study.
The dean and chair of the Department of Theatre Studies
Professor Alkistis Kontogianni
For further inquiries please call +30 27520 96127 or +30 6974464942 (office hours: 10am-2pm and
6pm-8pm, local time in Greece).