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DegreeMasters
Semesters4
Credits120
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Admission Conditions
Admission Conditions
The following may apply for the Master's Degree: a) People who hold a B.A. or equivalent degree; b) People who hold a foreign academic degree awarded after a 1st study cycle organized according to the Bologna Process by a member state of that process; c) People who hold a foreign academic degree acknowledged as a degree satisfying the objectives of the graduate degree by the due body; d) People who have a school, scientific or professional curriculum acknowledged by the due body of ULHT certifying the capacity to obtain this study cycle.
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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 / Branchless
- [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
- [2º Semestre]
- Option II
- Option II
- Option II
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Research Project
10 ects -
Research Project
10 ects -
Research Project
10 ects -
Thematic Seminar II - Contexts and Expressions of Deviant Behavior and Violence
5 ects -
Thematic Seminar II - Policies and Research in the Context of Social Organizations
5 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 III - Social Work and Professional Practice in Social Organizations
5 ects -
Thematic Seminar III - Social Work in Situations of Risk and Violence
5 ects -
Thematic Seminar IV - Evaluation of Social Policies and Programs
5 ects -
Thematic Seminar IV - Research Methodologies for Intervention in Situations of Risk and Violence
5 ects -
Thematic Seminar IV - Sustainability of Social Organizations
5 ects
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2º Ano / Branchless
- [Anual]
- Dissertation / Project Work / Internship Report
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1º Ano / Branchless
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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
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 - 10h às 12h e das 14h30 às 16h30
Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior
Graduation Requirements
Have completed a total of 120 ECTS.