POSTGRADUATE EVALUATION

    Evaluation Report on Current Postgraduate Students of the Postgraduate Studies Programme

    Introduction

    This report has been prepared within the framework of the internal evaluation and accreditation process of the Postgraduate Studies Programme (PSP), in accordance with the quality standards of the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (HAHE), which took place from 10 to 16 March 2026.

    It is based on the analysis of fifteen (15) anonymous questionnaires completed by current postgraduate students, reflecting their views on:

    • the academic identity and orientation of the programme,
    • the structure and organization of the studies,
    • the quality of teaching and the learning process,
    • the overall operation and effectiveness of the PSP.

    The questionnaires include both closed-ended and open-ended questions, thus allowing for both quantitative and qualitative data analysis.

    Methodology

    Data collection was carried out through a structured questionnaire covering key quality assurance dimensions in accordance with HAHE standards.

    The data analysis includes:

    • a descriptive statistical approach to the closed-ended questions,
    • thematic content analysis of the open-ended responses.

    The processing of the data aims:

    • to identify the strengths of the PSP,
    • to highlight areas for improvement,
    • to support evidence-based development proposals.

    Participant Profile

    1. Year of Study

    The majority of participating students are in the first year of study, while only a limited number are enrolled in later years.

    1. Mode of Attendance

    The programme is attended:

    • mainly through distance learning,
    • to a significant extent through physical presence,
    • while a mixed mode of instruction is also in place.
    1. Employment Status

    The overwhelming majority of students:

    • work alongside their studies,
    • come from a variety of professional sectors, with a predominant presence of:
      • legal professions,
      • public sector employees,
      • teachers.

    The PSP is therefore addressed to a large extent to active professionals, a fact which affects their educational needs.

    Evaluation Results

    1. Criterion 1: Academic Identity and Orientation

    The academic orientation of the PSP is evaluated as:

    • clearly interdisciplinary,
    • with an emphasis on the theoretical foundations of law,
    • scientifically coherent and contemporary.

    The objectives of the programme:

    • are considered clear and understandable by the overwhelming majority of students.

    The relevance of the programme to academic and professional developments:

    • is evaluated positively,
    • with comments indicating a need for stronger linkage to practical application.
    1. Criterion 2: Design and Structure of the Programme of Studies

    The structure and organization of the courses:

    • are evaluated as satisfactory to very good,
    • and are characterized by coherence and systematic design.

    Coverage of the subject area:

    • is considered adequate by the majority of students.

    However, suggestions were recorded for:

    • enriching the curriculum with contemporary topics (e.g. technology and law),
    • strengthening the practical dimension of the studies,
    • supporting students without a legal background.
    1. Criterion 3: Teaching and Learning

    The quality of teaching:

    • is evaluated as high,
    • with emphasis on the academic competence and clarity of the instructors.

    Cooperation and communication with instructors:

    • are characterized as very good to excellent,
    • with immediate responsiveness and support.

    The most effective teaching practices include:

    • lectures,
    • seminars,
    • active student participation,
    • assignment-based work.
    1. Criterion 4: Student Assessment

    The assessment process:

    • is considered compatible with the learning objectives,
    • and is based mainly on assignments and continuous assessment.

    No significant dysfunctions or negative observations were recorded.

    Remarks Regarding the Taught Seminars

    From the first semester of the current academic year (2026), following a proposal by the Director, the Coordinating Committee introduced the Seminar entitled “Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Democracy,” which is taught on a rotating basis by instructors from all subject areas of the PSP, as well as by invited lecturers and specialists, in both the first and second semesters, with the prospect of being converted into a sixth elective compulsory course of the PSP once its accreditation by HAHE is completed.

    In addition, from the first semester of the current academic year (2026), the Director introduced the Seminar entitled “Case Law of the European Court of Human Rights on Freedom of Religion and Other Human Rights Related to Religion or Belief,” which is taught in the first semester, and the Seminar entitled “Religious Human Rights and Relations between States and Religions or Belief Systems during the in situ Visits of the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion,” which is taught in the second semester.

    Overall Assessment

    The overall evaluation of the PSP by the students is particularly positive.

    1. Strengths
    • Strong interdisciplinary character
    • Clear academic orientation
    • High quality of teaching
    • Positive and immediate communication with instructors
    • Coherence and organization of the programme
    1. Areas for Improvement
    • Strengthening the practical application of knowledge
    • Closer linkage with the labour market
    • Enrichment with contemporary topics (e.g. technologies, artificial intelligence)
    • Support for students from non-legal academic backgrounds

    Conclusions – Recommendations

    The PSP responds to a high degree to the quality criteria of HAHE and demonstrates:

    • a clear academic identity,
    • adequate study design,
    • a high level of teaching.

    For the continuous improvement of the programme, the following are recommended:

    1. Development of applied courses and laboratory activities
    2. Strengthening of collaborations with professional and research bodies
    3. Introduction of new subject areas related to technological developments
    4. Creation of support mechanisms for interdisciplinary students

    Final Evaluation

    The Postgraduate Studies Programme is evaluated as:

    high-quality and fully aligned with the quality assurance standards of HAHE,

    with clear potential for further development through targeted improvement interventions.

    Thessaloniki, 27 March 2026

    Director of the MSc Programme
    Kyriakos Kyriazopoulos