PhD in Sociology (in Portuguese only)
ISCTE-University Institute of Lisbon
About this program
PhD in Sociology (in Portuguese only)
The PhD programme in Sociology trains students to become researchers and higher education professors, as well as professionals who are highly qualified in the analysis of social problems.
The programme duration is 4 years. During the first year, doctoral candidates attend seminars in theories and methods, as well as elective modules open to all the master’s students in the social sciences at Iscte. In the other three years, candidates prepare their theses by conducting research in the Centre for Research and Studies of Sociology (CIES), which has been classified as “Very Good” by the FCT. In addition, students attend a research seminar and an international conference cycle in Sociology.
According to their academic and scientific backgrounds, candidates may be exempted from attending part or all of the curricular component (1st year) of the programme at their request.
Program content
Curricular Courses
1st Year
- Sociological Research in Portugal
- Extensive Methodologies: Selected Sociological Researches
- Research Project Seminar in Sociology
- Classical Sociological Theories: Major Works
- Intensive Methodologies: Selected Sociological Researches
- Contemporary Sociological Theories: Major Works
2nd Year
- Phd Thesis in Sociology
3rd Year
- Phd Thesis in Sociology
4th Year
Tuition
Tuition fees EU nationals
- 1st Year 1750.00 €
- 2nd Year 1750.00 €
- 3rd Year 1750.00 €
- 4th Year 1750.00 €
Qualification
Credits: 240 ECTS
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ISCTE-University Institute of Lisbon
Founded in 1972, the University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL) is one of the most prestigious public universities in Portugal, particularly focused on postgraduate studies and scientific research. It is organized in four schools: ISCTE Business Institute, Institute of Sociology and...
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