University of West Attica

University of Limassol

Inter-Institutional Postgraduate Studies Program

Special Education and New Technologies

As the Director of the Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Programme of Studies (IPMS) entitled “Special Education and New Technologies” of the University of Limassol and the University of West Attica, I have the great pleasure to welcome you to the IPMS.

This MSc was developed after a fruitful collaboration between the Departments of Biomedical Sciences of the University of West Attica and Education Sciences of the University of Limassol. It is characterized by interdisciplinarity and treating Pedagogy holistically, utilizing both New Technologies and approaches from the field of Biomedical Sciences (covering issues of Neurobiology, Genetics, etc.), it becomes a pioneer in the postgraduate programs of the country and the country. It has come to meet the need of a large proportion of graduates, not only of our Departments but also of the entire partner institutions, who want to engage in professional life in education, regardless of the orientation and the knowledge, skills and specialties they have acquired from their first cycle of studies in the institutions during their undergraduate studies.

NEW CYCLE START PERIOD

October 2025

CONDUCT OF STUDIES

Distance learning

DURATION OF STUDIES

2 Years - 4 Semesters

LANGUAGE OF STUDIES

Greek

ECTS CREDIT

120 ECTS

GRANTED TITLE

Diploma Postgraduate Studies level seven (7) of the National and European Framework Qualifications, with title: ``Special Education and New Technologies``

WHY SHOULD I PREFER IT

Inter-university collaboration
It is offered by two recognized Universities which enhances the academic quality and credibility of the programme.

Innovation in the curriculum
Innovative linking of Special Education with modern Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), covering a constantly developing field.

Flexibility & Accessibility
Distance learning adapted to the needs of workers, students from remote areas or those with commitments.

Interdisciplinary content
Topics combining Pedagogy, Psychology, Technology and Special Education.

Skills development
Cultivating skills in designing, implementing and evaluating technological tools for students with special educational needs.

Opportunities for professional rehabilitation & development
Enhancing qualifications and specialisation for work in schools, special education, consultancy and research projects.

Open to a variety of candidates
Suitable for both teachers and professionals from other relevant specialties (psychologists, speech and language therapists, social workers, etc.)

Practicum
Enhanced practical training and applied work, aiming at directly linking theory with educational practice.

WHICH GROUPS ARE TARGETED?

(a) Early childhood education and care professionals, public and private.

(b) Education professionals, public and private.

Primary, secondary and higher education teachers.
Education officials at all levels.

(c) Any graduate, employed or not, who wishes to work in Special Education and the educational and social integration of people and population groups with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

(d) Other qualified teaching, scientific or administrative staff at all levels of education and early childhood education and care.