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- Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science
- Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Sciences
- Bachelor’s Degree in European Studies and International Relations
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
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Course formatIn-Person
DegreeMasters
Semesters4
Credits120
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Admission Conditions
Admission Conditions
Applicants eligible for the study cycle leading to the Master¿s degree include: a) Holders of a bachelor¿s degree or legal equivalent; b) Holders of a foreign academic degree awarded following a first-cycle study program organized according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a state adhering to that process; c) Holders of a foreign higher academic degree recognized by the statutorily competent body as meeting the objectives of a bachelor¿s degree; d) Individuals with an academic, scientific, or professional curriculum recognized by the statutorily competent body of Universidade Lusófona as demonstrating the capacity to undertake this study cycle.
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Seriation Criteria
Seriation Criteria
- 60% - Mestrado - Apreciação Curricular
- 20% - Mestrado - CV
- 20% - Mestrado - Carta de Motivação
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Knowledge, abilities and skills to be acquired
Knowledge, abilities and skills to be acquired
The competences of the Social Workers are at the level of theoretical knowledge and its operation in professional contexts in the domain of social policies and the communicative skills required in a professional environment. The master's degree should contribute enabling the professional to: Learn new ways of approaching social problems, in permanent update; Develop research that allows better knowledge of the study and intervention subject; Motivate him(her)self with autonomy, in the selection of training to acquire throughout life, in differentiated spaces of the national and international territory.
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Study plan
Study plan
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1º Ano / Common Core
- [1º Semestre]
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Advanced Methods of Research
10 ects - Option I
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Social Policy in Portugal and in the European Union
5 ects -
Thematic Seminar I - Inequalities, Inclusion and Social Welfare
5 ects -
Theoretical and Ethical Issues in Social Work
5 ects
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1º Ano / Specialisation: Social Policy
- [2º Semestre]
- Option II
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Research Project
10 ects -
Thematic Seminar II - State, Citizenship and Social Policies
5 ects -
Thematic Seminar III - From Design to Implementation of Social Policies: Actors, Actions and Powers
5 ects -
Thematic Seminar IV - Evaluation of Social Policies and Programs
5 ects
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1º Ano / Specialisation: Risk and Violence
- [2º Semestre]
- Option II
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Research Project
10 ects -
Thematic Seminar II - Contexts and Expressions of Deviant Behavior and Violence
5 ects -
Thematic Seminar III - Social Work in Situations of Risk and Violence
5 ects -
Thematic Seminar IV - Research Methodologies for Intervention in Situations of Risk and Violence
5 ects
- 1º Ano / Specialisation: Management of Social Organisations
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2º Ano / Common Core
- [Anual]
- Dissertation / Project Work / Internship Report
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1º Ano / Common Core
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Options
Options
- Option I
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Option II
- Children and Young People in Danger: Child Protection Policies (Option II)
5 ects - Communication and Conflict Management in Social Organizations (Option II)
5 ects - Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Social Organizations (Option II)
5 ects - Exclusion, Exploitation and Human Trafficking: Policies and Practices (Option II)
5 ects - Financial and Budget Management in Social Organizations (Option II)
5 ects - Gender Construction and Inequalities (Option II)
5 ects - Intervention Strategies for Children and Young People in Danger (Option II)
5 ects - Legal Support for Violence Protection (Option II)
5 ects - Managing and Leading People and Teams (Option II)
5 ects - Old age and dependencies: Policies and Practices (Option II)
5 ects - Sociology of Violence and Deviant Behavior (Option II)
5 ects
- Children and Young People in Danger: Child Protection Policies (Option II)
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Option II
- Children and Young People in Danger: Child Protection Policies (Option II)
5 ects - Communication and Conflict Management in Social Organizations (Option II)
5 ects - Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Social Organizations (Option II)
5 ects - Exclusion, Exploitation and Human Trafficking: Policies and Practices (Option II)
5 ects - Financial and Budget Management in Social Organizations (Option II)
5 ects - Gender Construction and Inequalities (Option II)
5 ects - Intervention Strategies for Children and Young People in Danger (Option II)
5 ects - Legal Support for Violence Protection (Option II)
5 ects - Managing and Leading People and Teams (Option II)
5 ects - Old age and dependencies: Policies and Practices (Option II)
5 ects - Sociology of Violence and Deviant Behavior (Option II)
5 ects
- Children and Young People in Danger: Child Protection Policies (Option II)
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Option II
- Children and Young People in Danger: Child Protection Policies (Option II)
5 ects - Communication and Conflict Management in Social Organizations (Option II)
5 ects - Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Social Organizations (Option II)
5 ects - Exclusion, Exploitation and Human Trafficking: Policies and Practices (Option II)
5 ects - Financial and Budget Management in Social Organizations (Option II)
5 ects - Gender Construction and Inequalities (Option II)
5 ects - Intervention Strategies for Children and Young People in Danger (Option II)
5 ects - Legal Support for Violence Protection (Option II)
5 ects - Managing and Leading People and Teams (Option II)
5 ects - Old age and dependencies: Policies and Practices (Option II)
5 ects - Sociology of Violence and Deviant Behavior (Option II)
5 ects
- Children and Young People in Danger: Child Protection Policies (Option II)
- Dissertation / Project Work / Internship Report
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Course Team
Course Team
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Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
The attainment of the 2nd Degree provides a qualification in the area of Social Service with repercussions in the persecution of a profession and academic career. Deepening the scientific and research methodology prepares post-graduates for integrating and leading research projects in the area of Social Work. It may be viewed as a degree of access to academic career at the level of Doctorate and Post-doctorate. It allows for the acquisition of conceptual and methodological instruments for the production of knowledge, fundamental to the social work in the present day.
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Future Studies
Future Studies
Specialisation and post-graduation programs, including 3rd cycle programs referring to PhD studies.
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Scientific Areas
Scientific Areas
Serviços sociais
Lisboa | F. Ciências Sociais, Educação e Adm.
Current Application Dates
Fees
Course Direction
Secretariat
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Telephone extension640
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LocationSala C.1.24
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Service hours2ªf a 6ªf - 9h às 13h e das 14h às 15h
Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior
Graduation Requirements
Have completed a total of 120 ECTS.