Bachelor
240 ects
Greek
Internationally Recognised
Online application submission
The undergraduate programme "LAW" aims at familiarising the student with the most important concepts and principles of the Cypriot legal system, within the broader environment of International Law and the Law of the European Union. Particular emphasis is placed on the most pivotal legislative and case-law developments affecting various areas of the domestic legal order, including Constitutional Law, Company Law, Tort Law etc. It is pointed out that the programme fully covers the subjects of the exams of the Legal Council for trainee advocates (bar exams).
European Credit Units - ECTS: 240
Teaching Language: Greek
Level of Studies: Undergraduate
Title to be Awarded: Bachelor’s degree (BA)
The Programme graduates are employable in a variety of professional sectors.
The Programme is evaluated and accredited by:
The Open University of Cyprus (OUC), through its participation in the European project "Liaison Offices with the Labour Market", offers to students of all its programmes of study, the optional and free of charge Thematic Unit (i.e. Module) entitled "Industry Placement". This module provides students opportunities for a placement to gain professional experience in their particular field of study, and the hosting institution can be any public or private organisation operating in the Republic of Cyprus.
Each student has the right to participate in this offering once or twice during his / her studies, provided that s/he meets the required conditions.
Request more information by contacting the OUC Liaison Office here.
- High school diploma or corresponding secondary education title. or equivalent.
- Competence in the use of computers and basic IT resources (Internet, email, etc.)
- Sufficient command of the English language is not mandatory, but it is considered necessary.
The total administrative cost of the Programme is €14400. The cost of each Module is €600. Administrative costs are charged per Module.
The total administrative cost for non E.U. citizens is €18720 and the cost of each Module is €780.
Applications can be submitted exclusively online:
Application dates for the spring semester of the Academic year 2024-2025 : September 16 - November 12, 2024.
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Programme of Study Layout LAW (Undergraduate) |
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Modules |
Semester |
Required / Elective |
Pre-requisite Modules |
Co-requisite Modules |
Workload |
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Hours |
ECTS |
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ΝΟΜ111 |
Introduction to Law and Legal Method |
1 |
Required |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ112 |
Courts’ Law / Advocate’s Law / Advocate’s Ethics |
1 |
Required |
ΝΟΜ111 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ113 |
Constitutional Law |
1 |
Required |
ΝΟΜ111 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ121 |
Contract Law |
2 |
Required |
ΝΟΜ111 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ122 |
Administrative Law |
2 |
Required |
ΝΟΜ113 |
ΝΟΜ121 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ123 |
English Legal Terminology |
2 |
Required |
ΝΟΜ121 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ211 |
International Public Law |
3 |
Required |
ΝΟΜ111 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ212 |
Huma Rights Law |
3 |
Required |
ΝΟΜ113 |
ΝΟΜ211 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ213 |
Family Law |
3 |
Required |
ΝΟΜ211 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ221 |
Company Law |
4 |
Required |
ΝΟΜ121 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ222 |
European Union Law |
4 |
Required |
ΝΟΜ113 |
ΝΟΜ221 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ223 |
EU Competition Law |
4 |
Required |
ΝΟΜ221 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ311 |
Criminal Law |
5 |
Required |
ΝΟΜ121, ΝΟΜ211 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ312 |
Tort Law |
5 |
Required |
ΝΟΜ311 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ321 |
Evidence Law |
6 |
Required |
ΝΟΜ311 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ322 |
Property and Succession Law |
6 |
Required |
ΝΟΜ321 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ411 |
Private International |
7 |
Required |
ΝΟΜ321 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ412 |
Criminal Procedure |
7 |
Required |
ΝΟΜ311 |
ΝΟΜ411 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ421 |
Civil Procedure Law |
8 |
Required |
ΝΟΜ411 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ414 |
Environmental and Energy Law1 |
5,6,7,8 |
Elective |
ΝΟΜ221 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ415 |
Employment Law 1 |
5,6,7,8 |
Elective |
ΝΟΜ221 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ422 |
Tax Law1 |
5,6,7,8 |
Elective |
ΝΟΜ221 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ423 |
Bankruptcy law1 |
5,6,7,8 |
Elective |
ΝΟΜ221 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ424 |
Consumer Protection Law1 |
5,6,7,8 |
Elective |
ΝΟΜ221 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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ΝΟΜ425 |
Medical Jurisprudence1 |
5,6,7,8 |
Elective |
ΝΟΜ221 |
250 - 300 |
10 |
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| Total | 6000-7200 | 240 | |||||
| Industry Placement | |||||||
| NOM495 | Industry Placement (1st placement) | Elective | NOM111, NOM112, NOM113, NOM121, NOM122, NOM123, NOM211, NOM212, NOM213 | 5 | |||
| NOM496 | Industry Placement (2nd placement) | Elective | NOM495 | 5 | |||
1 Students must take during the 5th, 6th and 7th semester one (1) elective, and during the 8th semester two (2) electives, namely a total of five (5) electives from the six (6) electives offered by the programme LAW. In addition, students may choose as elective any of the modules offered during the relevant semester by the undergraduate programmes "Police Studies", "Business Administration" and "Economics". It is emphasised that the availability of the electives will be made known to the students on the basis their preferences and the available modules in the aforementioned programmes.
Each student can optionally enrol, once or twice, in the free of charge Thematic Module "Industry Placement", which awards five (5) ECTS. The module offers a structured placement, designed to offer students specific industry and professional experience in their particular field of study, and to allow them to build their skills in a real-world setting.
NOM495 - Industry Placement (1st placement)
NOM496 - Industry Placement (2d placement)
Request more information by contacting the OUC Career and Liaison Office here.
Academic Personnel
Chrysthia Papacleovoulou, Lecturer,
Alexandros Tsadiras, Associate Professor, Programme Director,
For additional information, please contact Ms. Yianna Charalampous (
or Alexandros Tsadiras, Associate Professor, Academic Coordinator,