The Department of Archival Science, Library Science, and Museology at the Ionian University invites interested individuals to apply for admission to the Master’s Program (MS) “Management and Promotion of Cultural Information,” which awards a Master’s Degree (MS) in “Management of Cultural Information” (title in English: Management of Cultural Information) [Government Gazette 3761, Vol. B – June 9, 2023). 

The Master’s Program has been in operation since the 2018–2019 academic year and focuses on the management and promotion of cultural information—through approaches primarily rooted in the social sciences and humanities — throughout its entire life cycle: from its creation and production to its description, circulation, organization, and, in particular, its promotion through the development of services based on it (archives, libraries, museums, publishing houses, and other organizations).

The purpose of the Master’s program is to train highly specialized scholars and researchers in the field of Cultural Information Management and Promotion, and to provide specialized theoretical and research knowledge regarding the definition, analysis, interpretation, management, evaluation, and dissemination of Cultural Information, as well as the provision of specialized practical, empirical, and applied knowledge for the promotion of cultural artifacts and the administration of cultural institutions/organizations (archives, libraries, museums, publishing houses, and other organizations).

Enrollment in the master's program is FREE.

The program will begin in October 2025.

The total duration of the program is set at 3 (three) academic semesters, two of which consist of required coursework, while the third involves the completion of a thesis. Courses take the form of seminar-style lectures with mandatory attendance for students and are divided into core courses and mandatory elective courses. Each semester, students take five (5) courses [four (4) required and one (1) elective]. The total number of European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits required to earn the M.Sc. degree is 90 ECTS credits. According to the Regulations of the Master’s Program (Article 4, Paragraph 4, Government Gazette 3761, Vol. B, June 8, 2023):

“Courses are conducted in accordance with current legislation and may therefore be delivered in a hybrid format (blended learning), that is, using modern distance learning methods (such as Zoom, Webex, etc.) . The teaching component, therefore, is implemented through a combination of: a. in-person classes/lectures, b. classes using synchronous distance learning tools. At the beginning of the academic year, the exact teaching method is determined by the Departmental Assembly…”. During the 2025–2026 academic year, face-to-face instruction for each semester will account for a maximum of 25% of total instruction. The course schedule and the exact schedule for face-to-face and distance learning courses will be announced at the beginning of the winter semester.

Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree from a Greek university or an equivalent institution abroad will be admitted to the Master’s Program, in accordance with Article 34 of Law 4485/2017.

For the 2025–2026 academic year, twenty (20) spots are available in the Master’s Program in “Management and Promotion of Cultural Information.”

Candidates will take a written exam in September 2025 on the following course: Information and Culture.

The exact dates of the exam and the interview will be announced by the Secretariat in due course on the website of the Department of Archival Science, Library Science, and Museology (http://ilam.ionio.gr)

Applicants’ applications must include the following supporting documents (in accordance with Article 8 of the Master’s Program Regulations):

Application form. (generated automatically by the system https://future.ionio.gr/motif/)
Passport-style photo.
Copy of degree.
Copy of detailed transcript.
If the academic qualifications are from a foreign university, Article 304 of Law 4957/2022, as amended by Article 36 of Law 5029/2023, applies.
Certificate of English language proficiency at a minimum level of B2. Foreign applicants must have knowledge of the Greek language.
A detailed curriculum vitae, accompanied by a statement of purpose and motivation for graduate studies.
Evidence of professional or research experience, if available.
At least two letters of recommendation.
A copy of your ID card.
Copies of publications in scientific journals, copies of scientific publications, if available

Please note that the application must be accompanied by all necessary documents and supporting evidence attesting to the knowledge, skills, and experience that the candidate lists in his or her resume. Otherwise, this information will not be taken into account.

The following criteria are taken into account for the selection of students for the Master’s program:

40% of the candidate’s written exam score (on a scale of 1 to 10).
10% of the candidate’s undergraduate degree GPA.
20% of the candidate’s performance during the interview.
10% is based on the candidate’s work experience in fields related to the program’s subject areas, as evidenced by both the candidate’s resume and the interview.
10% for the candidate’s prior research and academic engagement in a related field of science, as well as awards, distinctions, etc. (depending on the quality of the research and its relevance to the subjects of the Master’s program)
5% for proficiency in other foreign languages.
5% for holding a second degree.

Please note that:

A good command of the English language, as defined above, is required.
Successful candidates must achieve at least the minimum passing score on the written exam for the course in question.
A prerequisite for the operation of the M.A. program is that there be at least eight
(8) successful candidates. The names of the successful candidates will be announced on the Department’s website at the beginning of the 2025–2026 academic year, and the Department’s Secretariat will provide updates via email and telephone.

Applications and supporting documents must be submitted electronically by Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM to https://future.ionio.gr/motif/. For further information, interested parties may contact the Department Secretariat, Ms. Theodora Gitsiali (phone: 26610-87418, email: dora@ionio.gr).