Entry Requirements
The MA Design for Social Innovation programme is designed for students with a Bachelor level of education, who have a strong interest in developing high-level competences rooted in social science and design theory and practice to build, improve and evolve skills and capacities necessary for social innovation action. The departments involved share an ethos of interdisciplinarity in design and innovation and strive to build links between academia and practice bringing to the forefront impactful and evidence-based theoretical and methodological knowledge.
The course suits well both recent graduates and professionals.
Applicants must have a University degree of a relevant background (such as Design, Architecture, Social Sciences, Management or other), awarded by an accredited institution in the country where it operates, or a degree evaluated as equivalent to a University degree by the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KY.S.A.T.S). Individuals who will be awarded a University degree or Graduation certificate fulfilling the necessary criteria by the end of the week that precedes registration week, are also eligible to submit an application.
Applications should include the following:
- Application through the Online Application System of the University of Cyprus
- Two signed letters of recommendation.
- Copies of university degrees or a statement of expected graduation in the month preceding enrolment in the postgraduate programme.
- Transcripts as appropriate.
- Curriculum vitae
- A short statement (maximum two pages) of the student’s research goals and interests.
Criteria for assessment of applicants
- Academic background in the appropriate discipline and grades in other related degrees.
- Letters of recommendation.
- Personal interview.
- Required Levels of English language proficiency for studies in postgraduate programs
In accordance with the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA), candidate students should provide a certificate of their knowledge of English.
Candidate students are required to have certification for “Very Good Knowledge” of English at level B2-C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). At this level, the users can understand a wide range of demanding, long and complex texts, and recognize implied meanings. The users can express themselves fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. They can use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes. They can produce clear, well-structured, detailed texts on complex topics, demonstrating controlled use of organizational patterns, connecting elements, and coherence mechanisms.
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) corresponds to the following specific reference frameworks for international examinations, according to the official pages of the organizations offering these examinations. Indicatively, a score of 5.5 – 6.5 corresponds to knowledge of level B2 (Lower), while score 8.5-9 is level C2 (Proficiency).
Some scores only remain valid for two years. If candidates apply using a certificate gained over two years ago, they may need to retake the test.
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