Program Overview
The Governance at Catholic University of Portugal is a Master programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Governance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Portugal and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Governance programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Europe and Democracy: from Division to Reunification. The Tradition of Liberty
- Contemporary International Politics
- The Third Wave of Democratization: from 1974 to the present
- Democracy, Public Choice and Economic Analysis of Law
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Online registration form
- 2 recommendation letters
- 1 photocopy of an identification document
- CV with picture
- Academic transcript
- 2 essays written in English (2*2,500 words maximum)
- Payment of application fee (90 1st phase/ 150 2nd phase)
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Sep, 2026
About Catholic University of Portugal
Catholic University of Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal
Private Portuguese university with four campuses
University Profile- Application Deadline Sep, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
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