Call for Applications MA in “Security and Cultural Heritage Studies” (SCHER) 2025-2026 (2. Circle)

The Department of Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpreting (DFLTI) of the Ionian University, with the support of the UNESCO Chair on Threats to Cultural Heritage and Cultural Heritage-related Activities, announces the call for the second circle of the MA “Security and Cultural Heritage Studies” https://dflti.ionio.gr/scher-masterprogram/en/ for the academic year 2025-2026. Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications exclusively online at https://future.ionio.gr/scher/apply/ by Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 14:00 (CET).

Program Overview

The MA in “Security and Cultural Heritage Studies” (SCHER) aims to provide students with specialized knowledge on the protection of cultural heritage as well as a comprehensive understanding of contemporary security issues through a prescient analysis of current and future threats related to cultural heritage.

Key features:

• Language: English
• Delivery Mode: Online
• Degree Awarded: Master of Arts in Security and Cultural Heritage Studies
• Duration: Three semesters
• Available Spots: 25 postgraduate students

Overall, the program is designed to equip students with the necessary interdisciplinary knowledge and skills to understand, analyze and address the complex challenges that threaten cultural heritage, including natural disasters, war and conflict, looting, illegal trade and “development” projects.

Admission and Supporting Documents

The selection of admitted students is made according to Law 4957/2022 and the provisions of the SCHER MA program Regulation. The evaluation of candidates for the SCHER MA program is carried out by a Candidate Evaluation Committee, which consists of Professors of the Department and teaching staff of the program, based on the criteria mentioned in the departmental Postgraduate Studies Regulation, as well as a personal interview remotely using a digital platform (e.g. via Zoom, etc.).

  The first phase of the evaluation is preliminary and is carried out based on data deduced from the submitted necessary supporting documents. The criteria during the first phase are Cognitive background, total skills, analytical-synthetic ability.

  The second phase includes a personal interview of all candidates, in which the inclination, dynamics and general academic personality of each candidate are assessed.

The required supporting documents submitted in physical or electronic form by each candidate are:

(1) Curriculum vitae
(2) Copy of degree or certificate of completion of studies (recognized equivalence as required by applicable Greek legislation).
(3) Two letters of recommendation relevant to their research and/or professional career
(4) Copies of publications in scientific journals, monographs or peer-reviewed conference proceedings (if any)
(5) Evidence of professional or research activity or certificates of training and further education (if any)
(6) Copy of English language proficiency certificate (B2) in case the first or subsequent degree does not concern an English-speaking study program
(7) Copy of identity card or passport
(8) One photograph

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