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FAMILY AND GIVEN NAME(S) AND STUDENT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OR CODE

HELLENIC REPUBLIC

DEMOCRITUS UNIVERSITY OF THRACE

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL ADMINISTRATION and POLITICAL SCIENCE

1, PanagiTsaldari Street– P.O. Box 69132 Komotini– Greece

Tel.: +30-25310- 39409 Fax.: +30-25310-39442

http://www.socadm.duth.gr

DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT

This Diploma Supplement follows the model developed by the European Commission, Council of

Europe and UNESCO/CEPES. The purpose of the supplement is to provide sufficient independent data

to improve the international ‘transparency’ and fair academic and professional recognition of

qualifications (diplomas, degrees, certificates etc.). It is designed to provide a description of the

nature, level, context, content and status of the studies that were pursued and successfully

completed by the individual named on the original qualification to which this supplement is

appended. It should be free from any value-judgements, equivalence statements or suggestions

about recognition. Information in all eight sections should be provided. Where information is not

provided, an explanation should give the reason why.

1. INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE HOLDER OF THE QUALIFICATION

1.1 Family name(s):

1.2 Given name(s):

1.3 Date of Birth (day/month/year):

1.4 Student identification number or code: Matriculation number

http://www.socadm.duth.gr/


2. INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE QUALIFICATION

2.1 Name of qualification and (if applicable) title conferred (in original language):

Singe Bachelor’s Degree (“Ptychion”) defined by the following pathways/majors:

Political Science

2.2 Main field(s) of study for the qualification:

As 2.1

2.3 Name and status of awarding institution:

Democritus University of Thrace, State University

2.4 Name and status of institution administering studies:

As. 2.3

2.5 Language(s) of instruction/examination:

Greek

3. INFORMATION ON THE LEVEL OF QUALIFICATION

3.1 Level of qualification:

Undergraduate – Bachelor’s Degree

3.2 Official duration of programme:

Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)

ECTS credits: 240 ECTS

3.3 Entry requirements:

“Apolyterion” (High School Graduation Diploma awarded by the Greek

State) and Pan-Hellenic entrance examinations or Special categories (i.e.

disabled) or Degree holders from other Universities (3% quota) following

entry examinations

4. INFORMATION ON THE CONTENTS AND RESULTS ACHIEVED

4.1 Mode of Study: Full-time


4.2 Programme requirements:

According to the National Law for Higher Education and the Department’s Internal

Regulation based on ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System), students

graduate after having:

240 ECTS credits, successfully attended 40-41 courses of the programme of study

successfully completed and defended the optional final Diploma Dissertation, or

Practical Exercise.

4.3 Programme details (e.g. modules or units studied) and individual grades/marks/credits

obtained):

The subjects/courses in which the above mentioned student has been examined and

obtained passing grades as well as the subjects/courses, for which the student has received

recognition, are the following:

CODE SUBJECT/COURSE TITLE GRADE COURSE

TYPE EXAM

PERIOD EXAM MODE

ECTS

Α3 Introduction to Law Compulsory Winter Written Exams

6

Α4 Economic Analysis I Compulsory Winter Written Exams

6

Α5 Sociology Compulsory Winter Written Exams

6

Α6 Introduction to Political Science Compulsory Winter Written Exams

6

Α7 History of Political Ideas Compulsory Winter Written Exams

6

Α8 Introduction to Informatics Optional Winter Written Exams

1

Α9 Seminar Writing of scientific work

Optional

Winter

Essay 1

Β1 Methodology and Methods in Social Research

Compulsory Summer Written Exams

6

Β2 Economic Analysis II Compulsory Summer Written Exams

6


Β3 Social Planning Compulsory Summer Written Exams

6

Β4 Civil and Social Rights Compulsory Summer Written Exams

6

Β5 Elements Of Administration And Organization


6

Β6 Information Technology Ι: Use of computer and Office applications

Optional Summer Written Exams

1

Γ1 Theories of Social Change and Development

Optional Winter Written

Exams 6

Γ2 Criminology Optional Winter Written Exams

6

Γ3 Social Statistics Compulsory Winter Written Exams

6

Γ4 Political Theory I Compulsory Winter Written Exams

6

Γ5 Modern and Contemporary European History

Compulsory Winter Written Exams

6

Γ9 Administrative Law Optional Winter Written Exams

6

Γ10 Political Economy Optional Winter Written Exams

6

Γ11 Local Governance and Social Policy

Optional Winter Written Exams

6

Γ12 Contemporary Political Thought I Theories of Justice


6

Γ13 State Theory Optional Winter Written Exams

6

Γ14 Constitutional Institutions Optional Summer Written Exams

6

Δ2 Public Finance Optional Summer Written Exams

6

Δ3 International Environmental Policy

Optional Summer Written

Exams 6

Δ4 Comparative Politics Ι Compulsory Summer Written 6


Exams

Δ5 Political Theory II Compulsory Summer Written Exams

6

Δ6 Introduction to International Politics


6

Δ12 State and State Policies Optional Summer Written

Exams 6

Δ13 History of Social Policy Optional Summer Written

Exams 6

Δ14 International Protection of Fundamental Rights


6

Δ15 Political Ideologies Optional Summer Written Exams

6

Δ16 Public International Law Optional Summer Written Exams

6

Ε2 Economics of Social Protection Optional Winter Written

Exams 6

Ε3 European Union Institutions and Core Functions

Compulsory Winter Written Exams

6

Ε4 Political Sociology I Compulsory Winter Written Exams

6

Ε5 Political Philosophy Ι Compulsory Winter Written Exams

6

Ε10 Statistical Data Analysis I Optional Winter Written Exams

6

Ε11 Migration and Migration Policy Optional Winter Written Exams

6

Ε12 Greek and International Penitentiary Policy


Exams 6

Ε14 Penal Phenomenon and Formal Social Control


6

Ε15 International Organizations Optional Winter Written Exams

6

Η10 Security and Human Rights Optional Winter Written Exams

6


ΣΤ1 Crime Policy and Globalization Optional Summer Written

Exams 6

ΣΤ2 Civil Society and Social Policy Optional Summer Written

Exams 6

ΣΤ3 Social Security Law Optional Summer Written

Exams 6

ΣΤ4 Political Sociology ΙΙ Compulsory Summer Written Exams

6

ΣΤ5 Greek Politics Compulsory Summer Written Exams

6

ΣΤ9 Family, Gender And Social Policy


Exams 6

ΣΤ10 Informatics II: Statistical Data Analysis ΙΙ


6

ΣΤ11 Economics of Social Security Optional Summer Written

Exams 6

ΣΤ12 European Social Policy Optional Summer Written

Exams 6

ΣΤ13 Contemporary Political Thought II: Communitarianism


6

ΣΤ14 History of Social Theories Optional Summer Written Exams

6

ΣΤ15 Political Communication Optional Summer Written Exams

6

Ζ1 Labour Economics and Employment Policies


Exams 6

Ζ2 Social Services Organization And Management


Exams 6

Ζ3 Health Policy and Politics Optional Winter Written

Exams 6

Ζ4 Comparative Politics ΙΙ Compulsory Winter Written Exams

6

Ζ5 Foreign Policy Analysis Compulsory Winter Written Exams

6

Ζ6 European Union Policies Compulsory Winter Written 6


Exams

Ζ10 Social Science Teaching Technics


6

Ζ11 Social Marketing Optional Winter Written Exams

6

Ζ12 Financial Management (Focusing on Health Services)


6

Ζ13 Special Issues in Public Finance Optional Winter Written

Exams 6

Ζ14 Theories of International Relations


6

E1 Public Policy Analysis Optional Winter Written Exams

6

Η1 Inequality, Poverty and Social Exclusion


Exams 6

Η2 Political Philosophy II


6

Η7 Theoretical and Empirical Analysis of Economic Inequality


Exams 6

Η8 Organization And Administration of Health Services


Exams 6

Η9 Society and the Environment Optional Summer Written Exams

6

Η11 International Political Economy Optional Summer Written Exams

6

Η12 European Migration Policy - internal and external


6

Η13 Practice/stage Optional Summer Essay 10

Η14 Political and Party Systems in Contemporary World


6

Η15 European Institutions and European Integration


6

Η16 Mass media internet and Politics


6

Η17 Electoral Systems and Voting Optional Summer Written 6


Behaviour Exams

SUM 240

The ECTS credits column presents the credits corresponding to each course.

Diploma Dissertation (Title): ………………………………………….

For courses recognition from another completed programme of study check:

http://www.socadm.duth.gr/undergraduate/understudies/

4.4 Grade scheme and, if applicable, grade distribution guidance:

According to the Institution’s Internal Regulations, the grading system applies the 0-10 scale

as following:

8.5 – 10: Excellent

6.5 – 8.49: Very Good

5.0 – 6.49: Good

0.0 – 4.99: Fail

A grade of 5.0 is at least required for a successful course completion.

4.5 Overall classification of the qualification (in original language):

5 INFORMATION ON THE FUNCTION OF THE QUALIFICATION

Studies in political science provide with a very good combination of broad viewing of issues,

alongside specialization that (combination) assists in a professional carrier in a wide subjects’

spectrum both in the public and private sectors. They perform the basis for further flexibility and

‘just in case’ specializing as due response to specific requirements and needs of an ever changing

labour market. Graduates having as a springboard their knowledge in subjects such as:

Political theory

Political sociology

Political analysis

Comparative politics

Political and party systems

International relations

Management and administration (a subject this Department also focuses upon)

Are well equipped either for a professional carrier or for further stuies

http://www.socadm.duth.gr/undergraduate/understudies/


Following the successful completion of their studies, the Department’s graduates in political

science demonstrate skills to:

1. Critically understand fundamental concepts in politics and political science (regime, state,

rights, freedom, political systems, and international politics).

2. Comprehend and critically approach the key pillars of political theory and political

philosophy, including their historical evolution, both regarding theorists (indicative but not

exclusively Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Rousseau, Mill, Marx, Rawls) and concepts

(indicative but not exclusively security, freedom, dignity, conflict, reproduction, power, and

authority).

3. Have a thorough knowledge of the main actors in the political arena (political parties,

pressure groups, politically influential institutions) including their interaction as part of the

process of policy making.

4. Classify political regimes including political and party systems in cross-comparative context.

5. Analyze political decisions.

6. Understand the complex interrelationship between party systems, electoral systems and

election results.

7. Greek politics, party system and its historical development.

8. Political and Party Systems in the world.

9. Have a thorough knowledge of the main actors in the arena of international politics.

10. Understand and analyze international relations as part of the interplay between the actors

of the international system including the link between domestic/national politics and

international affairs.

Graduates in Political Science Pathway/major demonstrate knowledge of:

1. Comprehending the, and elaborating on the issue of political events and developments (at

both national and supranational level) by using main concepts and theoretical frameworks

of political science.

2. Discussing contemporary political developments and introducing new theoretical

approaches (including a reexamination of the work of classic theorists) to address political

realities and turn of events.

3. Analyzing, explaining and commenting on political developments, including an update on the

relations between the main political actors and players involved. Occasionally, if requested,

offer consulting services to individuals and institutions regarding political forecasting.

4. Expressing thorough views on political regimes and the relative comparison between

different political and party systems, including opinions on addressing the concepts of

political stability and political development. Occasionally, if requested, offer consulting


services to individuals and institutions regarding political forecasting in the above-

mentioned areas.

Graduates in Political Science Pathway/major demonstrate skills to:

1. Participate in opinion polls and surveys on political views. Following a successful entry-level

term, being able to process and analyze polling reports.

2. Teach basic topics in political science.

3. Cooperate as project team members in research areas related to the study of politics.

4. Work at international level (governmental, non-governmental, non-profit) including

members of the diplomatic corps and officials in international and supranational institutions.

5. Expressing views on (political) decisions taken including interventions in the framework of

open and democratic dialogue for advancing the common good.

6. Election result forecasting.

7. Transferring to others valuable insight, sound opinions and thorough understanding

regarding the key actors involved in the international political arena.

8. Transferring to others valuable insight, sound opinions and thorough understanding on the

interplay between the major actors of the international system including the link between

domestic/national politics and international affairs.

Political Science Stances

Understanding the role and profession of the political scientist, and keeping the code of

contact in research, surveys and analyses.

Adhering by and promoting the principles of Enlightenment (freedom, equality, solidarity,

dignity, tolerance, rights etc)

Supporting peaceful resolution of international conflicts and promoting international

assistance.

Additional information: http://www.socadm.duth.gr/alumni/

http://www.socadm.duth.gr/alumni/


6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

6.1 Additional information:

The graduate

a) Carried out practice/placement as following:

from _______ to _______ in ______________________________________

from _______ to _______ in ______________________________________

from _______ to _______ in ______________________________________

b) participated in an Erasmus programme in (country) _______________ from __________

to___________, where he/she received _______ ECTS.

c) undertook/conducted Diploma Dissertation with grade _______, entitled:

____________________________________________________________________.

d)Other:____________________________________________________________________.

6.2 Further web-based information sources:

Department of Social Administration webpage: http://www.socadm.duth.gr/

Democritus University of Thrace webpage: http://www.duth.gr/

Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs webpage: http://www.minedu.gov.gr

Department of Social Administration Postal Address:

DEMOCRITUS UNIVERSITY OF THRACE

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL ADMINISTRATION

1 PANAGI TSALDARI STREET

P.O. BOX 69132, KOMOTINI, GREECE

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone: +30-25310-39409

Fax: +30-25310-39442

7. CERTIFICATION OF THE SUPPLEMENT

7.1 Date:

7.2 Name and Signature:

7.3 Capacity: President of the Department

of Social Administration and Political Science οf

School of Social, Political and Economic Sciences

of Democritus University of Thrace

7.4 Official stamp or seal:

http://www.socadm.duth.gr/

http://www.duth.gr/

http://www.minedu.gov.gr/

mailto:[email protected]


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