Black Sea & Eastern Mediterranean Studies
International Hellenic UniversityProgram Overview
The Black Sea & Eastern Mediterranean Studies at International Hellenic University is a MA programme in Humanities over 14 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Black Sea & Eastern Mediterranean Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Greece and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 14 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: ThessalonÃki, Greece
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Black Sea & Eastern Mediterranean Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Black Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean in the Hellenistic Period: The Hellenistic Kingdoms.
- Where Civilizations Meet. Thessaloniki, Multiculturalism and Port Cities in the Black Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean.
- Topics in the Prehistoric Archaeology of the Black Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean
- Historical Geography and Cartography of the Black Sea in Antiquity
- Mass Violence and Population Transfers in 20th century
- Policy, Energy and Security in the Black Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean
- The Near East in the 2nd Millennium BC: Interactions between the Hittite Empire and the Mycenaean World
- Monumental Topography and Ancient Art in the Black Sea
- Ancient Religion and Mythology in the Black Sea
- Historical and Cultural Aspects of the Black Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean in the Hellenistic and Roman periods
- Topics in Byzantine and Islamic Art in the Black Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean
- Excavation
- Hellenism in the Black Sea countries
- Diplomacy and Politics in the Black Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean, 18th-20th centuries
- Political Islam across three Continents
- The Black Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean from WWII until the end of the 20th century
- Globalization, Politics and Diplomacy in the 21st century
- Archival research and Internship in Historical Archives and NGOs
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for an MA programme, candidates are required to have:
- a good university degree (original transcripts) from a recognised University
- proof of English competence (Proficiency, recently acquired IELTS or TOEFL)
- Two academic references
- a personal interview may be required
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact International Hellenic University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About International Hellenic University
International Hellenic University
Thessaloniki, Greece
TheInternational Hellenic University(IHU;Greek:Διεθνές Πανεπιστήμιο της Ελλάδος, ΔΙΠΑΕ) is a public university in Greece. It was initially established in October 2005 and was based inThessaloniki, Greece.
University Profile- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 14 months
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