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Social Policy 

Social Policy 

Degree 
MSc - Master Degree
School 
School of Social and Political Sciences
Time period 
Pós-laboral
Duration 
4
ECTS 
120
Language 
PT
Data de Acreditação A3ES 
07/26/2022
Prazo de Acreditação A3ES 
2 anos
Official Portuguese Code (DGES) Number 
R/A-Ef 2102/2011
Official Portuguese Code (DGES) Registration Date 
03/18/2011

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The Mestrado Degree in Social Policy aims to qualify its graduates with advanced training in Social Policy, as a social science and as a socio-political practice, in order to prepare professionals to perform specialized technical work, of high complexity, in contexts of integrated governance.

This Mestrado Degree promotes the development of applied and multidisciplinary research in a diverse set of fields and issues, namely: social problems and diagnoses, political-institutional dimensions of welfare governance; historical and comparative dimensions of the welfare state; organizational and community dynamics of well-being and inclusion - including the practices and challenges of Social Work; evaluation of processes and effects of social policies.

The MA adopts a global perspective, with a strong emphasis on social justice and the ability to influence policy and transform societies towards increasing human well-being and promoting sustainable, just and inclusive societies.

Objectives 

To provide highly specialized knowledge in the area of public welfare policies that underpins the capacity for reflection and applied research;
Develop specialized skills for solving complex problems and improving the quality of social policies;
Develop skills in collecting, organizing, and critically analyzing scientific information, as well as disseminating autonomous research findings;
To provide a favorable academic environment for the continuation of advanced studies (doctoral level).

National Admission Exams 
Applicants who possess a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent are admitted and allowed to proceed with their enrollment. Holders of a professional or scientific curriculum, duly recognized by the Scientific Council.
Fee – 1st year (indicative) 
1400.00€
Fee - remaining years (indicative) 
1100.00€

International Access

Fee - 1st year (indicative) 
1400,00€
Fee - remaining years (indicative) 
1100,00€