The Undergraduate Program in Social and Education Policy is a four-year program leading to a degree that specifies the selected direction.

Social Policy Direction

Graduates specializing in Social Policy can pursue careers such as:

  • Researchers in social research institutions (research centers, think tanks, etc.).
  • Public sector officers in government agencies and local administration, working in areas such as pensions, healthcare, welfare, gender equality, migration, and protection of vulnerable groups.
  • Managers and program coordinators for EU-funded projects related to Social Policy.
  • Educators in Social Sciences (PE78) as per ASEP Official Gazette (20/18-4-2022 and 4/20-2-2023).
  • Scientific and administrative staff in private sector organizations operating in Social Policy sectors.
  • Experts and administrators in civil society organizations working on specific areas of Social Policy.
  • Specialists in international and European organizations focused on Social Policy issues.

Education Policy Direction

Graduates specializing in Education Policy can pursue careers such as:

  • Adult educators, with direct certification of teaching competency under Article 67 of Law 4386/2016.
  • Administrative officers in education and lifelong learning, including positions in ministries, education directorates, the Institute of Educational Policy (IEP), private education institutions, and lifelong learning centers.
  • Educators in Social Sciences (PE78) as per ASEP Official Gazette (20/18-4-2022 and 4/20-2-2023).
  • Managers and program coordinators for EU-funded projects related to Education, Youth, Training, and Lifelong Learning.
  • Scientific and administrative staff in private sector organizations, including:
    • Vocational education and training (Human Resource Development departments in companies, private lifelong learning centers).
    • Certification of educational services and qualifications (private institutions offering ISO-based certification of educational services, ICT skills, and language proficiency).
    • Private education institutions (Colleges, tutoring centers, language schools, creative learning centers, private schools).
    • E-learning (companies developing online learning programs, educational materials, software, and distance education services).
    • Study and career counseling (companies providing academic and career guidance services).
    • Production of conventional and digital educational materials (publishing houses and digital learning content developers).
    • Corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs related to education (e.g., cultural and educational foundations of banks, initiatives by Vodafone Foundation, OTE Academy, etc.).
    • Creative education in leisure industries (educational programs in tourism, museums, cultural institutions, and thematic education).
  • Researchers in educational and social research institutions (research centers, etc.).
  • Public sector officers in local government organizations managing municipal and regional educational services.

This diverse range of career opportunities enables graduates to contribute significantly to public policy, research, education, and the private sector, addressing critical social and educational challenges in Greece and beyond.

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