How to Apply
Parties interested to apply are strongly urged to communicate with the Admissions Office which can provide assistance and guidance through the application process.
Application forms can be completed online. For further information regarding online applications, click HERE.
Students that prefer not to complete the online form can download the application form clicking HERE
As part of the application form you will need to submit the following supporting documents online and/or by post:
- Certified copy/copies of university transcript(s) and/or degree certificate(s).
- Certified copy/copies of English language competence.
- Evidence of an acceptable level of computer literacy/ skills which have been achieved through relevant ICT courses/experience and preferably recognised by international bodies such as ECDL/ MOUS, etc.
- Certified copy/copies of statutory identification document/s such as passport, birth or marriage certificates.
- A 600-word personal statement justifying the reasons for wanting to study the M.Sc. programme.
- A CV including academic and employment history and any additional relevant skills.
- Two recommendation letters from former professors and/or immediate work supervisors attesting to the applicant’s intellectual and interpersonal capacity to undertake advanced studies.
- Payment of application fees (non-refundable).
- A signed and dated declaration form stating that all information provided is accurate, up to date and pertains solely to the applicant.
All supporting documentation must be in English except degree certificates issued by Greek-speaking Universities. If it is necessary for documents to be translated, a certified copy of the original document with a certified translation is required.
A certified copy is a photocopy of an original document that has been stamped and verified by one of the following:
- British Council official
- Local E.U. Embassy or Consulate
Original documents, such as, official transcripts of all degrees, etc. must be sent to:
THE FREDERICK Online ICT in ESD Admissions Team
School of Education
Frederick University
7, Y. Frederickou Str.
Pallouriotissa, 1036 Nicosia
Cyprus
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program can follow careers in:
- Teaching across all education levels formal non-formal and informal.
- Government ministries and other public sector organisations dealing with ESD policy, sustainable development and environmental issues.
- International organizations dealing with ESD, ESD policies and sustainable development issues,
- International and national non-governmental (NGOs) organizations and enterprises dealing with sustainable development and environmental Issues.
- Consultancies and development projects for environmental and sustainable development issues
- Applied research on sustainable development and environmental issues
Who should apply
This MSc program is open to qualified graduates from recognised higher education institutions around the world who wish to develop knowledge, skills and capacities for infusing and delivering ESD through their professional practice. The programme is interdisciplinary and thus appealing to educators of all levels and disciplines of formal education, and other professionals in areas of natural sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities who may wish to consider a career focus on ESD. It is also addressed to professionals coming from public and private sectors, civic societies and NGOs who are dealing with environmental, social, economic and cultural issues.
This is the ideal program for you if:
- You want to build knowledge, skills and qualities that empower you to act as change agent in global, national and local sustainable development processes.
- You want to invest on your professional development and widen your career paths, while studying at your pace, time and place.
- You are a highly motivated person, ambitious, with good academic performance who wants to be at the forefront of one of tomorrow’s leading academic and professional field.
Welcome message
Dear Candidates,
Leaders from all over the world have approved Agenda 2030 and set 17 goals for its timely achievement. Sustainable development has become the biggest challenge for our planet as it will lead it to a more just, peaceful, healthy and solidary way of living. Teaching and learning need to respond to these urgent challenges and empower citizens with the competences needed to become socially responsible agents of change for a sustainable future.
Frederick University’s Department of Education acknowledges these challenges. Having the experience of two Masters Programs on Education for Sustainable Development, it evolves and offers the new innovative distance learning Masters Programme MSc in Education for Sustainable Development and Social Change that aspires to empower citizens with the competences and tools they need to become the change they envision.
By attending the Masters MSc in Education for Sustainable Development and Social Change you can enjoy the benefits of:
- A flexible programme (options for full time and part time attendance) that can adjust to your needs and flexibility,
- Qualification that can contribute to your personal and professional development and advancement,
- Interaction with peers from a broad spectrum of professional backgrounds, sharing common concerns and activity in the field of sustainable development. This provides a wealth of experiences and allows a deeper and broader understanding of SD.
- An education that will equip you with the tools you need to become part of the envisioned change.
For more information on the Masters Programme use the links on this page.
The Programme Coordinators
Prof. Vasilios Makrakis and Dr Chrysanthi Kadji
Tuition Fees and Expenses
Tuition fees at Frederick University are calculated according to the ECTS load a student undertakes each semester. Due to the recent economic challenges faced in several countries in the region and beyond, the university decided to apply reductions in the program fees so as to support the student population. To this end, the tuition fees in effect for students registering are 66.00 euro per ECTS credit. This means that the tuition fees cost for the overall program is 5,940 euro.
In addition to tuition fees, additional fees apply in order to support the administrative, library and technological infrastructure costs. All costs are summarized in the following table:
| Fee Type | Fee (Euro) | Notes |
| Tuition Fee (reduced) | €66.00 / ECTS |
Tuition fees for the whole program €5,940 |
| Application fee | €35 |
Payable only once upon registration to the program |
| Semester Registration fee | €100 |
Payable each semester the student registers |
