The MSc programme “Employment, Work Organisation and Labour Relations” programme, in order to fulfil its mission and educational and research objectives in accordance with the values and Quality Assurance Policy of the Department of Sociology, which oversees the programme Quality Policy – Department of Sociology and the participating Departments:

Department of Political Science Quality Policy PPE – Department of Political Science
Department of Psychology Quality Policy – Department of Psychology

as well as the University of Crete more broadly, is committed to fundamental principles related to:

academic freedom in the educational process and research, as well as the free expression and circulation of ideas
methodologies and methods of constructing scientific discourse
the strengthening of excellence in research and education
academic ethics, regulatory obligations and standards of the Single Higher Education Area
meritocracy and impartiality, transparency and accountability,
a student-centred pedagogical approach to teaching and learning,
respect for diversity, removal of barriers that create
exclusion or reduced learning opportunities
the promotion of quality and the implementation of quality procedures through the conduct of an annual internal evaluation and review of the quality assurance system for the PME in collaboration with the OME and MODIP of the Institution

To summarise the quality policy of the Postgraduate Programme, the quality policy focuses on the following:

The Postgraduate Programme is designed to provide postgraduate students with an in-depth understanding of the various fields of the labour market and employment policies, with an emphasis on the fields of Employment, Work Organisation and Labour Relations, including their theory, methodology and practical applications. The MSc programme is designed
to remain scientifically rigorous and accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date, as well as to meet high standards of quality in teaching, research and assessment.
To achieve this goal, the participating Departments employ teaching staff (faculty members, E.D.I.P. and appointed staff) who are highly specialised in their respective fields and dedicated to teaching, research and teaching support for postgraduate students. Teaching staff members bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the classroom and use innovative teaching methods to help students learn and develop their knowledge and skills.
The coordinating department and participating departments ensure that teaching staff members who teach in the MSc programme continue to have the necessary qualifications, expertise and experience to provide high-quality education and guidance to students.
The coordinating Department and participating Departments also ensure that the Postgraduate Programme complies with the specifications and provisions imposed by the current regulatory framework and any guidelines of the University of Crete, including all obligations arising from or specified by certification bodies and the State, while at the same time the coordinating Department and participating Departments have and operate an internal quality assurance system.

The coordinating Department and participating Departments also ensure that the MSc programme complies with the specifications and provisions imposed by the applicable regulatory framework and any guidelines of the University of Crete, including all obligations arising from or specified by certification bodies and the State, while at the same time the coordinating Department and participating Departments have and operate an internal quality assurance system.
The coordinating Department and the participating Departments also offer modern infrastructure to their students. The MSc programme, like the other MSc programmes of the Departments, is supported by all the necessary tools and e-learning resources provided by the University of Crete, modern or renovated classrooms, computer labs, and research facilities. The coordinating department and participating departments also provide access to a wide range of academic resources, including online databases, electronic journals, and books. This ensures that students have the resources they need to succeed in their studies.
In addition, the coordinating Department and participating Departments conduct the process of designing the MSc programmes (including the Interdepartmental Postgraduate Programme) in an ethical and responsible manner, adhering to the highest standards of academic integrity and professional integrity.
The thorough and successful education of our students is at the heart of the quality policy of the Postgraduate Programme of the coordinating Department and the participating Departments.
In particular, the MSc programme aims to teach research and specialise graduates in specific thematic areas or sub-fields of the subject. Emphasis is placed on cultivating analytical and critical skills in the investigation of complex political and social problems and the formulation and implementation of policies to address them, making creative use of scientific tools from different scientific disciplines.

Given the above, the aforementioned fundamental principles of quality translate into the following Quality Objectives:
1. Consolidation of the identity of the MSc programme in the Greek, European and international academic environment
2. Strengthening its extroversion and making the best possible use of its human resources.
3. Increasing the dissemination of research at the academic level and in teaching at the MSc programme
4. Ensuring academic quality in the educational process
5. Enhancing recognition
6. Optimising and increasing human resources (teachers)
7. Improving educational benefits, the learning environment and daily operations
8. Continuous improvement of information and communication
9. Developing links with graduates of the Postgraduate Programme
10. Promoting the qualifications acquired by graduates in the labour market