Program Overview
The Political Science and International Relations at Catholic University of Portugal is a Master programme in Social Sciences, 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 social sciences. 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 Political Science and International Relations 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 Political Science and International Relations programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- International Seminars
- The Third Wave of Democratization: from 1974 to the present
- Democracy in Western Political Thought
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Undergraduates in one\xc2\xa0of the fields of Social Sciences that have completed their degree with an average grade equal to or above 16/20;
- Master\xc2\x92s degree holders in any scientific field that completed their Master\xc2\x92s Degrees with a minimum grade of Good. In this latter case, the IEP Scientific Council may or may not grant equivalence to some of the Master\xc2\x92s Degree subjects completed by candidates, providing exemption for some of the taught degree components.\xc2\xa0
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-09-18
About Catholic University of Portugal
Catholic University of Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal
The Catholic University of Portugal, also referred to as Católica or UCP for short, is a concordat university headquartered in Lisbon and with four locations: Lisbon, Braga, Porto and Viseu....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-09-18
- Start Date 2018-09-13
- Language English
- Duration 4 semesters