Program Overview
The Work at University of Coimbra is a Master programme in Humanities taught in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese over 24 months, 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 Work 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Coimbra, Portugal
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Work 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
- To prepare the students as competent practitioners in Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology at the entry level as independent (non supervised) practitioners. This preparation is inspired in the scientist-practitioner model, which assumes that good preparation as a practitioner implies the acquisition of professional and research competences
- To offer a European referent of training in WOP-P to the students of other regions of the world
- To promote mobility of European and third-country students and staff across Europe
- To contribute towards university excellence and competitiveness within the European Higher Education system.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Common criteria and procedures related to admission and selection of students apply to all candidates (Type A and Type B) for WOP programme.
Compulsory admission criteria are:
- University Undergraduate Degree in Psychology (ie bachelor of 3, 4 or 5 years)
- Commitment in writing to full-time dedication for the 2 years of the programme and other commitments for students with EM grants and commitments for students without EM grants.
- Fluency in English (level B1), using the common European Framework of reference for languages.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Coimbra directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Universidade de Coimbra
Universidade de Coimbra
Coimbra, Portugal
Universidade de Coimbra is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
- Duration 24 months