Written assignments and the dissertation at the Hellenic Open University follow specific requirements — structure, formatting, bibliography and plagiarism checking. Here they are all in one place, step by step.
At HOU, study is organised into modules (Θεματικές Ενότητες). In each module you complete a series of written assignments through the year, and at the end of the programme you write the dissertation (postgraduate) or thesis (undergraduate). Tutorial sessions support you along the way.
The key throughout: each module has its own study guide with the exact specs (length, format, submission method). What follows are the common rules that apply almost everywhere — but your module's guide always wins.
A complete HOU assignment usually follows this structure:
The most common text specs at HOU (always per your module's guide):
HOU usually asks for APA (7th edition). Two things must always be right:
Every claim that is not your own needs a source — that avoids plagiarism and strengthens credibility. See the full bibliography guide.
HOU checks assignments for plagiarism, typically via Turnitin. To stay safe:
On every assignment we take on, the text is genuine and written by humans and comes with a free plagiarism & AI check (originality report), so you can submit with confidence.
HOU students usually juggle study with work and family, so time is the most valuable thing. A few practices:
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Each module gives its own study guide, but the common elements are: 12pt font, 1.5 line spacing, ~2.5 cm margins, page numbering, APA-style bibliography and a clear structure (cover, abstract, introduction, main body, conclusions, bibliography, appendices).
Yes, HOU uses plagiarism checking (Turnitin). That is why the text must be genuine and written from scratch, with correct citations for every source.
Most often APA (7th edition) — in-text citations (author, year) and a full reference list at the end. Some modules ask for a different system; always follow your module's study guide.
It depends on the programme, but a master's dissertation is usually around 15,000–25,000 words, while written assignments are much shorter. Check your module's guide for the exact limit.
Yes. We support students of both the Hellenic Open University and the Open University of Cyprus, at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
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