Master in Intercultural Education – South-West University “Neofit Rilski” (Blagoevgrad)

Overview

The English-taught Master’s program in Intercultural Education at the state South-West University “Neofit Rilski” in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, is formally delivered as full-time, on-campus higher education and is recognised in Greece as such. Teaching combines distance-learning coursework via a dedicated online platform with on-site academic activities at the university. The Master’s thesis is presented in person at the end of the program on a scheduled date.

Admissions take place twice per year, with intakes in October (winter semester) and February (spring semester). The program is aimed at graduates who wish to specialise in intercultural education, diversity and inclusion, and to work in multicultural learning environments in Greece and abroad. According to the current framework, the degree is eligible for DOATAP recognition and may be used for ASEP lists related to education, subject to the then-valid legislation.

What You’ll Learn

• Core concepts and principles of intercultural education
• Cultural diversity, migration and minority education in contemporary societies
• Intercultural communication and dialogue in school and community contexts
• Inclusive teaching strategies for multicultural and multilingual classrooms
• Design and adaptation of curricula in intercultural perspectives
• Educational policy, human rights and social justice in education
• Prevention and management of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination in schools
• Research approaches in intercultural and comparative education
• Master’s thesis in Intercultural Education (2nd semester)

Program Details

• Duration: 2 semesters (1 academic year)
• Total ECTS: 60 (30 ECTS per semester)
• Language of Instruction: English
• Mode: Full-time, with distance-learning coursework and on-campus activities
• Location: Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria (South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, Faculty of Pedagogy)
• Intakes: Twice per year (October & February)
• Final requirement: Master’s thesis, written and defended on campus on a scheduled date