Description
The Bachelor’s Degree is offered by the Hellenic Open University through the Department of Studies in Greek Civilization and provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary education on the historical development, expressions, and enduring contribution of Greek civilization. The program combines the study of history, literature, philosophy, the arts, science, and social life, highlighting their relationship with the European and global cultural context. It also promotes the critical study of cultural phenomena and an understanding of the continuous interaction between Greek civilization and other cultures.
Relation to Employment
Graduates may pursue careers in cultural institutions, museums, archives, libraries, educational and research organizations, as well as bodies involved in the preservation, promotion, and management of Greek cultural heritage.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the Undergraduate Study Programmes of the Hellenic Open University requires applicants to hold a High School Diploma or an equivalent secondary education qualification from Greece or abroad. Admission is granted without entrance examinations, according to the application and selection procedure established by the Hellenic Open University.
Knowledge
Graduates acquire interdisciplinary knowledge of the history, literature, philosophy, arts, archaeology, social life, and scientific achievements of Greek civilization from antiquity to the modern era. They also develop an understanding of the continuities, transformations, and contribution of Greek civilization to the European and global cultural landscape.
Skills
Graduates develop skills in critically analyzing and interpreting cultural phenomena, synthesizing knowledge from different academic disciplines, applying modern research methods, and producing well-structured academic writing. They also become familiar with the use of digital technologies and documentation tools for cultural resources.
Competences
Graduates are able to examine issues of Greek civilization through an interdisciplinary perspective, evaluate its historical development and interaction with other cultures, manage cultural resources, and contribute to research, education, and the promotion of Greek cultural heritage.