Program Overview

University Program Information

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration offers various programs for students.

Undergraduate Studies

• The department provides a comprehensive undergraduate program in Political Science and Public Administration.
• The program consists of four cycles:
  • Cycle A: Political Analysis
    • Required Courses
    • Elective Courses
  • Cycle B: Not specified in the provided context
  • Cycle C: International and European Studies
    • Required Courses
    • Elective Courses
  • Cycle D: Administrative Science and Public Law
    • Required Courses
    • Elective Courses
• Free Elective Courses and Optional Courses are also available.
• The duration of undergraduate studies is typically four years.
• The program includes a thesis and practical training.
• Examinations and assessment procedures are in place to evaluate student performance.

Graduate Studies

• The department offers several graduate programs, including:
  • M.Sc. in Global Governance and Security
  • M.Sc. in Political Science and Sociology
  • M.Sc. in Public Law and Public Policy
  • M.Sc. in Southeast European Studies: Politics, History, Economics
  • Interdepartmental M.Sc. in Business Administration (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens MBA)
  • Interdepartmental M.Sc. in Business Administration for Executives (Executive Master of Business Administration)
  • International-Interuniversity M.Sc. in South European Studies (Erasmus Mundus)

Doctoral Studies

• The department provides doctoral programs in various fields of Political Science and Public Administration.
• Regulations for doctoral studies are in place, including those for students enrolled before and after specific dates.
• Guidelines for completing doctoral studies and contact information for further inquiries are available.

Research

• The department conducts research in various areas, including:
  • Postdoctoral Research
  • Laboratory of Administrative Sciences
  • Laboratory of Greek Politics
  • Laboratory of European Unification and Politics
  • Laboratory of Greek-German Relations
  • Laboratory of Migration and Diaspora Studies
  • Laboratory of Political Communication and Media
  • Research Center for Economic Policy, Governance, and Development
  • Center for the Study of Greek and European Public Law

Erasmus+/CIVIS Program

• The department participates in the Erasmus+/CIVIS program, which allows students to study abroad for one academic semester.
• Eligibility criteria for participation include:
  • Completion of at least 10 courses
  • Minimum grade point average of 6.50
  • Proficiency in the language of instruction at the host university (level B2)
• Students can study at partner universities in various European countries, including Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Cyprus, Lithuania, Norway, Hungary, and Turkey.

Faculty and Staff

• The department has a diverse faculty and staff, including:
  • Academic staff with expertise in Political Science, Sociology, International and European Studies, Administrative Science, and Public Law
  • Administrative staff
  • Laboratory staff

Support Services

• The department offers various support services, including:
  • Library
  • Student care
  • Accessibility unit
  • Student union
  • Academic calendar
  • Diploma issuance procedure
  • National and international educational activities and collaborations
  • European documentation center
  • Departmental study guides
  • General application form for the department's secretariat