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DegreeBachelor
Semesters6
Credits180
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Admission Conditions
Admission Conditions
Podem candidatar-se a este ciclo de estudos os que apresentem candidatura através do concurso institucional de acesso e tenham aprovação a uma das seguintes provas:- 06 Filosofia
or- 09 Geografia
or- 17 Matemática Aplicada às Ciências Sociais
or- 18 Português
National access competition/tender: Having completed the 12th grade; A grade higher than 95 points (range 0-200), in the following entrance exams: 06 Philosophy 09 Geography 17 Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences 18 Portuguese Entry competition/tender: Course changes; Transfers; Returns. In accordance with Decree 401/2007, of April 5. Special competition/tender for those over the age of 23: On completing 23 years of age by the 31st of December of the preceding year Those not entitled access to higher education (if they have undertaken and been approved in the entrance test for the college they want to enter, they are entitled to the referred access). Special competition/tender for higher education graduates and Diplomas in Specialized Technology: (In accordance with Decree-Law No. 393-B/99, of 2 October; In accordance with Ordinance No. 854-A/99, of 4 October; In accordance with Decree-Law No. 88/2006, of May 23).
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Knowledge, abilities and skills to be acquired
Knowledge, abilities and skills to be acquired
The undergraduate on Political Science acquires skills that will give him a solid theoretical and practical preparation for the wide range of career possibilities. Underaduates acquire general skills at the level of basic knowledge about the functioning of key institutions of the state and different groups that compete to their driving as well as in understanding the attitudes and behaviors of citizens. The Political Science undergraduate is a professional who, individually or within a team, are able to observe, characterize and evaluate the components that define certain socio-political contexts and intervene, directly or indirectly, in their modification. The Political Science undergraduate can also integrate the public administration at national, regional, local and international level .
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Objectives
Objectives
A degree in Political Science and Electoral Studies has a major strategic mission to give to their graduates with skills in policy and related sciences, as well as the knowledge areas that support the contemporary political activity. The study of the factors of development, quality of life of countries and democracies, the formatting of the various political and constitutional systems and the Lusophone perspective to approach the contemporary geopolitics - are outlines of the course curriculum of this degree. The degree in Political Science has a core of compulsory courses- Major- and gives the students the opportunity to complete their training by choosing optional subjects, integrating, or not , minors from other scientific areas, offering also to students from other degrees Minors in Political Science and Electoral Studies and Political Science and International Relations .
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Study plan
Study plan
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1º Ano / Common Core
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History and Theory of International Relations
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History of Democracy
5 ects -
History of the Political Thought and Theories I
5 ects -
Introduction to Economy
5 ects -
Introduction to Political Science
5 ects -
Political Analysis Methods and Techniques I
5 ects
- [2º Semestre]
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History of the Political Thought and Theories II
5 ects -
Introduction to Law
5 ects -
Policy and Communication I
5 ects -
Political Analysis Methods and Techniques II
5 ects -
Political Sociology
5 ects -
Scientific Methodology
5 ects
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2º Ano / Common Core
- [Semestral]
- Option I
- [1º Semestre]
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Administrative Law
5 ects -
Electoral Campaigns and Electoral Behaviour
5 ects -
Policy and Communication II
5 ects -
Political Analysis Methods and Techniques III
5 ects -
Political Parties and Electoral Systems I
5 ects
- [2º Semestre]
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Constitutional Theory and Constitutional Law
5 ects -
History of European Integration
5 ects -
Introduction to Public Policies
5 ects -
Political Parties and Electoral Systems II
5 ects -
Portuguese Political System
5 ects -
Surveys, Opinion studies and Polls
5 ects
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3º Ano / Common Core
- [Semestral]
- Option II
- [1º Semestre]
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Comparative Political Systems
5 ects -
International Policy
5 ects -
Project Methodology
5 ects -
Public Management Models
5 ects -
Regional and Municipal Administration
5 ects -
State Theory
5 ects
- [2º Semestre]
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International Organizations
5 ects -
Internship or Monography
10 ects -
Politics and Economy of the Portuguese-Speaking Space
5 ects -
The Political and Legal System of the European Union
5 ects
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1º Ano / Common Core
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Options
Options
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Option I
- Diplomatic Theories and Practices (Option I)
5 ects - Introduction to Management (Option I)
5 ects - Techniques of Written Expression (Option I)
6 ects - Public Regulation (Option I)
7.5 ects - Geopolitics and Geostrategy of International Relations (Option I)
5 ects - International Economics (Option I)
5 ects - Political Socioeconomics of Portuguese-speaking Countries (Option I)
5 ects - Public Finance (Option I)
6 ects
- Diplomatic Theories and Practices (Option I)
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Option II
- Diplomatic Theories and Practices (Option II)
5 ects - Introduction to Management (Option II)
5 ects - Techniques of Written Expression (Option II)
6 ects - Public Regulation (Option II)
7.5 ects - Geopolitics and Geostrategy of International Relations (Option II)
5 ects - International Economics (Option II)
5 ects - Political Socioeconomics of Portuguese-speaking Countries (Option II)
5 ects - Public Finance (Option II)
6 ects
- Diplomatic Theories and Practices (Option II)
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Option I
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Course Team
Course Team
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Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Careers should extend to all sectors of society (political parties, associations, unions, companies, central, regional and local governments, mass media, diplomacy and international organizations).
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Scientific Areas
Scientific Areas
Ciência política e cidadania
Porto | Faculdade Direito e Ciência Política
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Secretariat
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Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior
Graduation Requirements
Have completed a total of 180 ECTS.